GalapaBrowser vs HalfMoon Browser
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GalapaBrowser
Browse legacy mobile websites on your iPhone. This app emulates various older phone models and carriers, ensuring compatibility with emoji and bookmarks. It allows for custom device ID settings and offers features like tab browsing and a QR code reader.
- Emulate older mobile phones
- Display carrier-specific emojis
- Custom device ID settings
- Tab browsing
- QR code reader
- Bookmark management
- History browsing
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「iPhoneに機種変更したら、今まで訪問していた サイトが見れなくなった…」 と悲しんでいた方にオススメです。 絵文字表示やブックマーク機能を搭載して 今まで訪問していた携帯サイトをiPhoneでも 違和感なく閲覧できます。 DoCoMo、au、SoftBankの700機種以上の携帯端末 データを搭載して、端末IDなども設定可能です。 主な機能一覧 ・携帯向けサイトをiPhoneに最適化 ・3キャリアに応じた絵文字の表示 ・任意の個体識別番号の送信 ・エミュレートする携帯機種の選択 ・文字エンコーディング自動判別、及び任意での指定 ・表示領域サイズ、文字サイズの指定 ・タブブラウズ機能 ・QRコードリーダー機能 ・ブックマーク機能 ・履歴閲覧機能 ・画像保存機能 ・Basic認証、Digest認証に対応 ・独自URLスキーム「galapa://」対応 など。 ■■■■■■■■■ 注意事項 ■■■■■■■■■ 「サイトが表示されない」「PC用ページが表示される」「画像が表示されない」場合はサイト側で 接続元IPにより携帯からのアクセスかどうかを判別しているため、このアプリでは閲覧出来ません。 ■■■■■■■■■ 利用方法 ■■■■■■■■■ 右上の歯車マークをクリックし、今までご利用 されていた携帯電話のキャリア、及び機種名を プルダウンから選択すると、その携帯をエミュ レートしてサイトにアクセスする事が可能です。 今も携帯電話をお持ちの方は、以下のURLに 携帯電話からアクセスして頂き、表示されている 内容をGalapaBrowserに設定して頂くと 各種端末IDもエミュレートします。 http://galapa.maru.jp/env/ なお各種端末IDの入力は任意であり、未入力でも 携帯向けサイトを閲覧することは可能です。
HalfMoon Browser
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A browser that lets you do everything with one hand. HalfMoon Browser is a lightweight web browser specifically designed for one-handed operation on iPhones. It consolidates operations such as back, search, and tab switching into a "dial" accessible from the edge of the screen, aiming for ultimate comfort by allowing you to complete browsing with just your thumb. ■ Unique dial operation for one-handed use Place your finger on the left or right edge of the screen, and a semi-circular dial will unfold. Simply slide your finger up or down and release to execute the desired function. • Back / Forward / Home • New Tab / Tab Switch / Close Tab • Search / URL Input • Add Bookmark • Instantly jump to the top/bottom of the page • Remove Ads / Share / In-page Search / Auto-scroll / Settings (submenu) Even on larger devices, there's no need to stretch your finger to the center or top of the screen. ■ Extensive customization to create your own preferences The contents of the dial can be edited at any time from the settings. • Add, delete, and rearrange items • Swap left and right dials (switch between dominant and non-dominant hands) • Two operation modes (hold & release / tap switching) • Adjust dial size from 0.8x to 1.8x • Adjust haptic feedback intensity ■ Unprecedentedly powerful ad blocking HalfMoon's ad blocking operates with a three-layer structure. • Layer 1: URL filtering blocks over 200 ad-delivery domains at the communication level • Layer 2: CSS hiding removes ad containers from the screen • Layer 3: Detection bypass (prevents "Please unblock ads" warnings and automatic ad reloads) Furthermore, ads that were not completely blocked by the filter can be manually removed with a single tap from the "Remove Ads" submenu. Hidden selectors are remembered per site, so they will be hidden from the start the next time you open the site. ■ Other Features • Private Browser (Protected by Face ID / Touch ID) • Forced Dark Mode (Inverts white background sites to darker display) • Super Dark (Darks the entire screen, adjustable from 10-85%) • Password Save (Encrypted to Keychain on your device) • Site Data / Download / History Management ■ About the Pro Version Almost all features of HalfMoon Browser are available for free. If you like it, please support us by purchasing the Pro version. The following features are unlocked with a one-time purchase: • Expands the number of dial items from 6 to 12 each • Favorites exclusive to Private Mode ■ Privacy This app does not send user browsing data to the developer's servers. History, bookmarks, and passwords are all stored on your device. We do not use analytics tools, crash report SDKs, or collect advertising IDs (IDFA).
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GalapaBrowser at none against HalfMoon Browser's 1. GalapaBrowser also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.0). HalfMoon Browser's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. HalfMoon Browser sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. GalapaBrowser asks for nothing beyond the download.
GalapaBrowser ships an update monthly, HalfMoon Browser every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GalapaBrowser | HalfMoon Browser |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 65.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | marge co., ltd. | Kotaro Tominaga |
In-app purchases
GalapaBrowser
No in-app purchases
HalfMoon Browser
- Pro 版へアップグレード$1.99
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