Comparison

Puffin Browser Pro vs Alook Browser

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

Head to head
About

Puffin Browser Pro

This app provides a unique cloud-based browsing experience, acting as a remote desktop client for a powerful cloud server that renders web content. It offers features like browser isolation, data saving, and desktop mode, while protecting your internet access.

Highlights
  • Browser Isolation
  • Cloud Acceleration
  • Data Saving
  • Download to Cloud
  • Flash Game Support
  • Full Desktop Mode
  • Internet Access Protection
Features
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Puffin Cloud Browser is the client app that accesses the cloud server which runs the web browser. The Puffin client app and the Puffin cloud server do not communicate in HTTP protocol and the data exchange is not in HTML format. The Puffin client app is like the remote desktop client and the Puffin cloud server is like the remote desktop server. Puffin Cloud Browser gives the audience the illusion of a web browser but it is not, in reality, a web browser. Puffin Cloud Browser can only "display" the web content rendered on the cloud servers but can't "render" the web content itself on the client devices. ==== Differentiating Features ==== * Browser Isolation * Cloud Acceleration * Data Saving * Download to Cloud * Flash Game * Full Desktop Mode * Internet Access Protection * Virtual Gamepad/Mouse/Trackpad ==== Important Limitations ==== * Only works on websites that are publicly accessible from the US -- Does not work for private IP, corporate Intranet, and geo-restricted websites * Only works in countries that are not excessive in censorship -- Does not work in China, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates * For some websites, Puffin server IP blocks need to be white-listed -- Puffin can bring an excessive load to some websites More info at Puffin FAQ https://help.puffin.com/faq

About

Alook Browser

This minimalist browser offers lightning-fast speeds with no ads or notifications. Enjoy advanced audio/video playback, robust file management, an e-book reader, and a powerful ad blocker. It supports extensive customization and privacy features for a streamlined web experience.

Highlights
  • Lightning-fast browsing speed
  • Advanced audio/video playback
  • Comprehensive file management
  • Integrated e-book reader
  • Built-in ad blocker
  • Customizable website settings
  • Private browsing mode
Features
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Alook is a minimalist yet powerful browser, built to be the best browser for iOS. Core Features - Lightning-fast experience: no push notifications, no news, no ads, and millisecond-level startup. - Audio and video: floating playback, speed control (0.5x-16.0x), background playback, AirPlay, DLNA, mini player, single-track loop, picture-in-picture, screenshots, mirroring, long-press speed control, and more. - File management: manual downloads, unzip/compress (zip, rar, 7z, including encrypted archives), create/edit files, open as plain text, choose file encoding, import from Photos, move/copy files, Wi-Fi transfer, and more. - E-book reader: supports txt, pdf, epub, kindle, mobi, azw, azw3, azw4, prc, and pdb, with Simplified/Traditional Chinese conversion. - Reading mode: smart pagination, Simplified/Traditional Chinese conversion, designed for novels. - Image mode: batch save and image compression. - Ad blocker: built-in Adblock Plus with multilingual rules, third-party rules, custom ad marking, and intrusive ad blocking. - Custom search engines: automatically detects search boxes on webpages so you can add them quickly. - Translation: built-in translation for 14 languages, including full-page and selected-text translation. - JavaScript extensions: run custom JS code. - File sharing: works with iOS Files and iTunes file sharing. - Device support: iPhone, iPhone XS Max, iPad Pro, and cross-device sync. - Website settings: configure floating video, ad blocking, no-image mode, clipboard access, and JavaScript per site. - iPad support: Split View and drag and drop. Other Features - iCloud sync for bookmarks, custom ad rules, search engines, and plugins. - Private/incognito browsing. - Custom immersive wallpapers. - Next-page preloading. - Custom site icons. - BigBang text selection. - Handoff support. - Auto-refresh. - Pull to refresh webpages. - Pull down on the home page to search. - Custom website home page. - Full-page screenshots. - Developer tools: view source, Eruda, vConsole, Cookie management. - Night mode: OLED pure black mode and eye-care webpage colors. - No-image mode: smart no-image browsing. - Full-screen mode: swipe to hide the toolbar. - Find in page. - Site search with the default search engine. - Password manager support: 1Password, LastPass, Avast Passwords, and more. - QR code tools: scan, recognize QR codes in images, and generate QR codes from links. - Desktop/mobile site switching with custom User-Agent support. - Block redirects to the App Store. - Print and create PDFs. - Quickly enter URLs and open copied URLs. - Page-turn buttons and tap-to-turn. - Swipe back from anywhere. - View site certificates. - Touch ID or Face ID authentication. - Custom long-press shortcuts. - Import and export bookmarks. - Custom fonts, language, page swipe speed, and screen rotation lock. Privacy and Security - Data protection: account, password, and activity data are not uploaded. - Incognito mode: browsing history, cache, and cookies are not saved. - Data storage: unlike browsers that store bookmarks and data in a developer database, Alook stores bookmarks and data in the user’s private iCloud database, accessible only by the user. User Reviews - keeyang1985: Conscientious software. I like it very much, and it is worth the price. Small, fast, and free of unnecessary clutter. It is the browser I have always wanted. - Wen Jing: The happiness brought by a good app is hard to beat. I might have missed the best browser I have ever used. Other browsers scatter features everywhere; Alook brings them together and is excellent value for the price. If you have any questions before or after purchase, please contact us. X/Twitter: AlookBrowser Email: AlookApp@qq.com

Screenshots

Puffin Browser Pro3 screens
Alook Browser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Alook Browser at 4.6 against Puffin Browser Pro's 2.9. Alook Browser also leads on review sentiment (69% vs 41%) and price ($0.99 vs $4.99). Puffin Browser Pro's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 14.0). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Puffin Browser Pro costs $4.99 and Alook Browser $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Alook Browser holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.4K and 2.6K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of Puffin Browser Pro's written reviews are positive against 69% of Alook Browser's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Puffin Browser Pro ships an update monthly, Alook Browser every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Puffin Browser Pro versus Alook Browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPuffin Browser ProAlook Browser
Price$4.99$0.99 — better
Rating2.9 (1.4K ratings)4.6 (2.6K ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.8% of reviews69.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.4K2.6K — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank—#54 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size85 MB28 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperCloudMosa, Inc.Baoding Lehuo Network Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Puffin Browser Pro

All ratings1,432 ratings
Positive43.7%
Neutral8.7%
Negative47.6%
Written reviews1,434 reviews
Positive40.8%
Neutral8.6%
Negative50.6%

Alook Browser

All ratings2,620 ratings
Positive91.3%
Neutral2.3%
Negative6.4%
Written reviews340 reviews
Positive69.1%
Neutral9.7%
Negative21.2%

User reviews

Puffin Browser Pro

From 1.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast browser
  • 👍 Great for flash content
  • 🔒 Bypass content restrictions
  • 💡 Useful features like gamepad and mouse pointer

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and freezes
  • 🔋 Drains battery
  • 🔒 Security and privacy concerns
  • 👎 Unreliable and inconsistent performance

Alook Browser

From 2.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast browsing
  • 🔒 Effective ad blocking
  • 👍 Highly customizable
  • 💡 Powerful video features (floating, background playback)
  • 👍 Clean, intuitive interface

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
  • 🐛 YouTube ads not blocked
  • 🐛 Video quality issues (e.g. only 360p on YouTube)
  • 🐛 Difficulty setting as default browser
  • 🐛 Inconsistent behavior with certain websites

Bugs and requests

Puffin Browser Pro

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Frequent crashes and connection issues
  • Compatibility problems with newer websites
  • Gamepad controls not working properly
  • Inability to permanently change search engine

Requested features

4 requests
  • Update for newer iOS versions
  • Improve gamepad support
  • Add dark mode option
  • Better ad blocking

Alook Browser

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Background video playback not working after recent update
  • Search bar freezes or becomes unresponsive
  • Certain websites fail to load properly
  • Inconsistent behavior when closing tabs

Requested features

10 requests
  • Add support for custom search engines
  • Implement a 'Find in Page' feature
  • Allow customization of the quick options toolbar
  • Add ability to block 3rd party cookies
  • Import support for popular ad block lists
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  • Implement automatic dark/light mode switching
  • Add support for video speed control beyond 2x
  • Improve video playback controls (e.g. seek, volume)
  • Implement tab sync across devices
  • Add support for file/video downloads

In-app purchases

None

Puffin Browser Pro

No in-app purchases

None

Alook Browser

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Puffin Browser Pro free?
Puffin Browser Pro costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Alook Browser free?
Alook Browser costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Puffin Browser Pro or Alook Browser?
Alook Browser is rated higher. Puffin Browser Pro averages 2.9 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Alook Browser averages 4.6 from 2.6K ratings.
Do Puffin Browser Pro or Alook Browser have ads?
Neither Puffin Browser Pro nor Alook Browser shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Puffin Browser Pro or Alook Browser?
Puffin Browser Pro ships an update monthly, and Alook Browser every 2 weeks. Most recently, Puffin Browser Pro was updated on November 1, 2026 and Alook Browser on October 29, 2026.

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