Comparison

Lunascape Browser vs Halt

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Lunascape Browser

This browser offers a seamless Web2 and Web3 experience with an integrated crypto wallet, advanced ad blocking, and YouTube background playback. Enjoy a private, fast, and customizable browsing journey.

Highlights
  • Integrated Web3 wallet
  • Advanced ad blocker
  • YouTube background playback
  • RSS News Reader
  • Customizable search engine
  • Privacy-focused browsing
Features
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Lunascape – The Super Browser That Bridges Web2 and Web3 Experience a new era of browsing - ad-free Youtube, web3 wallet-ready, and built in Japan. Trusted by over 20 million users worldwide, Lunascape delivers speed, privacy, and innovation - all in one app. * All-in-One Power Browser * Lunascape Mobile v15 combines the best of Web2 and Web3 with these new features: - Integrated Web3 Wallet Connect directly to Ethereum, Japan Open Chain, and other EVM networks. Manage your crypto securely - no extensions required. - RSS News Reader Read your favorite blogs, news, and crypto updates right inside the browser. - Advanced Ad Blocker Blocks all ads, including YouTube ads, for a faster, cleaner web. No more interruptions. Just pure browsing. - YouTube Background Playback (Picture-in-Picture) Watch or listen to YouTube even while using other apps. Perfect for multitasking and music lovers. - Refined Design Minimal, beautiful, and intuitive for everyday use. - Custom Search Engine Selector Choose your favorite search engine for a personalized experience. Classic Features You Will Love - Free built-in ad blocker - Smart gesture navigation - Custom user agent for desktop sites - Privacy First Lunascape never collects personal data or tracking information. All features are completely free - no subscriptions, no hidden fees. * Ready for the Future Web * From everyday browsing to Web3 innovation, Lunascape is your gateway to the open internet. Download Lunascape now and enjoy an ad-free, secure, and Web3-connected browsing experience today.

About

Halt

This browser offers a fast, secure, and ad-free web browsing experience. It blocks third-party ads, pop-ups, and malicious websites, while also saving battery life and data. Enjoy seamless browsing with built-in features and customization options.

Highlights
  • Built-in 3rd party ad blocker
  • Lightning fast browsing speed
  • Save battery life and data
  • Malicious site protection
  • SSL Everywhere
  • Incognito browsing
  • Customizable features
Features
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Halt is a FAST, SECURE, AD BLOCKER browser that can block ads on websites. It's also 100% FREE. That's right, NO annoying in-app purchases! So, are you looking for an adblocker browser that actually works? Forget those complicated ad block "extensions" that don't work well and make you pay for the full features - Halt does it all for you easily, automatically, and for FREE! Halt is a fully integrated, all-in-one adblock browser that blocks 3rd-party ads and loads websites insanely fast, all while protecting you from malicious websites and popups. It's also designed to be super simple and easy - anyone can use it! Optimized perfectly for iOS, Halt even saves on your battery life and data! Join thousands of users and upgrade to Halt today for FREE! Because web browsing and ad blocking on iOS has never been so easy! Tip: To play a video in the background, play it in picture-in-picture mode then swipe it off-screen (for iOS 14 and above only). It will also play while your screen is off! 
 ►►► FEATURES • 100% Free - Those other popular adblock apps trick you by having annoying in-app purchases to work properly. Halt is 100% FREE! No in-app purchases to worry about here. • No Extension Needed - Forget those adblock "extensions". They're complicated to set up and just don't work so well. Halt is a fully integrated, all-in-one adblock browser. Just download the app and start browsing with ad blocker free! Easy-peasy! • Built-in 3rd party Ad Blocker - Halt has a comprehensive built-in adblocker to prevent 3rd party ads and pop-ups from interrupting your browsing experience. Video ads are also blocked and picture-in-picture (for iOS 14 and above only) is often allowed, which makes your video viewing experience so much better. • Lightning Fast Browsing - Supercharge your browsing speed. Halt is designed to start up quickly and load web pages super-fast, especially with ads being blocked. • Save Battery Life & Data - Halt cuts down on data usage and improves your battery life by loading web pages more efficiently. • Built-In Malicious Site Protection - No need to worry about whether that link you just tapped is a fraudulent website. • SSL Everywhere - Browse with peace of mind knowing that Halt defaults to secure connections on all websites. • Fast Tabs - Jump between multiple tabs with speed and ease using the tab bar, just like on your desktop browser. • Incognito Browsing - Browse in incognito mode for when you don't want your history, tabs, or private data to be saved in the app. Halt makes clearing data much easier than other apps that say that they're a private browser with adblock. • Built-in search engine – Type keywords in the link tab and go to see web results from the built-in search engine. • Great customization – Turn any of the features on or off. Add bookmarks, favorites, request desktop sites, see history, share links, and more! Halt can adjust to your web browsing habits. Now it’s time to upgrade your web browsing experience with a simple and blazing fast web browser. ► Download Halt: AdBlock Browser for FREE! ----- ◆ About Pie Technologies Inc. Our mission is to deliver simple, streamlined, fast web browsing experiences to users around the world. We're funded by Y Combinator Startup School and supported by Atlanta Tech Village. We were founded in 2020 as a Delaware US corporation and our headquarters is based in Atlanta, Georgia. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact us! We would love to hear from you. Till then, enjoy our fast web browsing and superior ad blocker for apps free for iPhone and iPad! Made with (heart) in Atlanta. © 2022 Pie Technologies Inc.

Screenshots

Lunascape Browser4 screens
Halt4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Halt at 2.4K against Lunascape Browser's 74. Halt also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Lunascape Browser's advantage is review sentiment (57% vs 40%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Lunascape Browser against 4.5 for Halt. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Halt has 2.4K ratings behind it against 74, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 57% of Lunascape Browser's written reviews are positive against 40% of Halt's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lunascape Browser ships an update every 2 weeks, Halt weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Lunascape Browser versus Halt: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLunascape BrowserHalt
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (74 ratings)4.5 (2.4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews57.5% of reviews — better40.2% of reviews
Number of ratings742.4K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size73 MB79 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperLunascape CorporationPie Technologies Inc.

Customer experience

Lunascape Browser

All ratings74 ratings
Positive90.5%
Neutral5.4%
Negative4.1%
Written reviews322 reviews
Positive57.5%
Neutral15.2%
Negative27.3%

Halt

All ratings1,795 ratings
Positive89.3%
Neutral3.5%
Negative7.2%
Written reviews117 reviews
Positive40.2%
Neutral6.0%
Negative53.8%

User reviews

Lunascape Browser

From 74 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and smooth performance
  • 👍 Convenient tab management
  • 👍 Intuitive and clean interface
  • 👍 Useful features like video playback

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and stability issues
  • 🔍 Limited customization options
  • 🔍 Lack of advanced features (e.g. ad-blocker, password manager)
  • 🔍 Intrusive ads on home page

Halt

From 2.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and efficient
  • 🔒 Effective ad blocker
  • 👍 Smooth browsing experience
  • 💡 Useful features like PiP and background audio

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent ad blocking, especially on YouTube
  • 🐛 Crashes and bugs
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 👎 Doesn't work as advertised

Bugs and requests

Lunascape Browser

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Bookmarks not syncing properly
  • Issues with loading certain websites
  • Crashes when opening multiple tabs

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add option to open links in new tabs
  • Implement dark mode
  • Allow changing default search engine
  • Improve bookmark management

Halt

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes on startup
  • Stuck on tutorial screens
  • Doesn't block all ads and popups
  • Incompatible with some websites and services

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add dark mode option
  • Improve YouTube ad blocking
  • Allow customization of default favorites
  • Implement better proxy and VPN support

In-app purchases

None

Lunascape Browser

No in-app purchases

None

Halt

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lunascape Browser free?
Lunascape Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Halt free?
Halt is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Lunascape Browser or Halt?
Halt is rated higher. Lunascape Browser averages 4.5 out of 5 from 74 ratings, while Halt averages 4.5 from 2.4K ratings.
Do Lunascape Browser or Halt have ads?
Neither Lunascape Browser nor Halt shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lunascape Browser or Halt?
Lunascape Browser ships an update every 2 weeks, and Halt weekly. Most recently, Lunascape Browser was updated on November 1, 2026 and Halt on November 7, 2026.

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