Comparison

iFox Browser vs Gear

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

Head to head
About

iFox Browser

Experience a fast, customizable, and fullscreen web browser with desktop-like features. Enjoy unlimited tabs, advanced privacy options, and significant data savings through web compression.

Highlights
  • Fullscreen mode
  • Unlimited tabs
  • Desktop browser rendering
  • In-page search
  • Ultra private mode
  • Web compression
  • Image blocking
Features
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iFox Browser is a lightweight web browser for iPhone and iPad, designed for full-screen browsing, tab management, bookmarks, history, quick search, and family-friendly browsing controls. Highlights: - Fullscreen browsing Use more of the screen for web pages and hide browser controls when you need a cleaner view. - Tabs Open and switch between multiple pages quickly. - Bookmarks and history Save frequently visited pages, revisit recent browsing history, and organize pages for later use. - Search Search the web from the address bar and choose your preferred search engine. - Custom homepage Set a homepage that fits the way you browse. - Family Safety Parents can turn on Family Safety, create a parent PIN, manage allowed sites, set daily browsing limits, and review local activity reports. - Child browsing with fewer interruptions When Family Safety is enabled, third-party ads are hidden during child browsing. - Privacy options Use privacy-related settings and cleanup tools to reduce local browsing traces, including history, cookies, and cache. - In-page search Find words or phrases within the current web page. - Share by email Send the current page link by email. Free version includes basic browsing features with ads. Family Safety basics are free, including the Family Safety switch, parent PIN, basic protection, and hiding third-party ads during child browsing. Premium unlocks advanced features and removes ads. Premium options include monthly subscription, 6-month subscription, annual subscription, or lifetime access. Privacy Policy: http://mindkey.xyz/index.php/mindkey/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Official Website: http://mindkey.xyz

About

Gear

A modern, privacy-focused web browser designed for enthusiasts. It offers powerful extension support, on-device AI features, and advanced tools for enhanced productivity and a personalized browsing experience.

Highlights
  • Powerful extension engine
  • Unlimited AI features
  • Adaptive dark mode
  • Intelligent translator
  • Built-in content filter
  • Professional developer tools
  • Immersive reader mode
Features
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"A new browser with a nice design and advanced features that will appeal to enthusiasts." - LifeHacker Gear is a modern browser built with powerful web extensions, on-device intelligence, minimal design, and strong privacy protection to provide an exclusive browsing experience and empower productivity. # Powerful Extension Engine The first web browser to support both Web Extension and UserScript, designed for high performance and seamlessly integrated with the browser, providing unlimited possibilities. # Unlimited AI Features Powered by an on-device large language model, the AI features enhance the browsing experience with groundbreaking privacy protection. # Adaptive Dark Mode An advanced intelligent algorithm delivers a refined dark mode with improved visual comfort and better power efficiency. # Intelligent Translator Translate web pages with an intelligent engine optimized for accuracy and natural fluency. # Built-in Content Filter 250,000+ deeply optimized rules to block ads and trackers for faster loading speed and privacy protection. # Professional Developer Tools Inspect elements, view resources, analyze performance, and debug with a complete set of on-device developer tools. # Immersive Reader Mode Listen, translate, or summarize content with a clean, immersive reading experience. # Flexible Gear Player A modern media player with Picture-in-Picture, subtitles, and AirPlay support. # Designed for the latest iOS Features Supports the latest iOS features, including default browser, Widgets, Handoff, Spotlight search, and more. -------- If you have any recommendations for Gear, please contact us at contact@gear4.app. # Official website https://gear4.app # Social Media X.com: @GearBrowser Facebook: facebook.com/GearBrowser Reddit: reddit.com/r/GearBrowser/ # Privacy Policy https://gear4.app/privacy # Terms of Service https://gear4.app/tos

Screenshots

iFox Browser3 screens
Gear4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Gear at 4.0 against iFox Browser's 3.3. Gear also leads on review sentiment (56% vs 17%) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 months). iFox Browser's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.5). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. iFox Browser sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Gear sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Gear holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gear has 251 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of iFox Browser's written reviews are positive against 56% of Gear's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iFox Browser ships an update every 6 months, Gear every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
iFox Browser versus Gear: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriFox BrowserGear
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (11 ratings)4.0 (251 ratings) — better
Positive reviews16.7% of reviews55.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings11251 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB55 MB
Age rating17+17+
Developer宁 王Binary Gear LLC

Customer experience

iFox Browser

All ratings12 ratings
Positive58.3%
Neutral8.3%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews66 reviews
Positive16.7%
Neutral9.1%
Negative74.2%

Gear

All ratings251 ratings
Positive73.3%
Neutral8.0%
Negative18.7%
Written reviews144 reviews
Positive55.6%
Neutral16.7%
Negative27.8%

User reviews

iFox Browser

From 11 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast loading times
  • 😄 Works well for some users
  • 👍 Tabs feature is cool
  • 💡 Can be a good alternative to Safari

Room to improve

  • 😞 Ads take up screen space
  • 👎 Does not display web pages like desktop
  • 😠 Autocorrects URLs incorrectly
  • 😩 Crashes frequently
  • 😠 Constant prompts for new tabs

Gear

From 251 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Powerful features
  • 🔒 Secure browsing
  • 👍 Minimalist design
  • 👍 Customizable dark mode
  • 🚀 Efficient performance

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Compatibility issues with extensions
  • 🔒 Paid subscription for core features
  • 🐛 Crashes and stability problems
  • 🐛 Slow page loading
  • 🐛 Confusing user interface

Bugs and requests

iFox Browser

Reported bugs

32 issues
  • Pages freeze up
  • App crashes frequently
  • Cannot watch YouTube
  • Does not display web pages like desktop
  • Cannot zoom out
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  • Asks every time to open a new tab
  • Autocorrects URL input
  • Does not offer full screen
  • Cannot view full page
  • Cannot rotate
  • Ads on top of address bar
  • Cannot find address bar
  • Erases typed URLs
  • Does not work on iPhone 5
  • Does not go sideways
  • Does not display whole web page
  • Cannot zoom in or out
  • Overlay issues
  • Rotation and pinch to zoom don't work
  • Does not have desktop rendering
  • Hard to use
  • Does not fit on screen properly
  • Doesn't use entire screen
  • Hangs
  • Doesn't show desktop sites anymore
  • Unable to handle auth pop-ups
  • Unable to find settings screen
  • Lack of zoom
  • Slow loading
  • Lack of Java
  • Constant asking of (open in ___ tab)
  • Takes away screen space for advertising

Requested features

6 requests
  • Make it full screen
  • Make icons clearer
  • Fix iPhone 5 compatibility
  • Allow zooming in and out
  • Allow landscape mode
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  • Remove ads

Gear

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Extensions not working
  • Inability to open certain websites
  • Inconsistent dark mode behavior
  • Difficulty managing bookmarks and history

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add support for more extensions and userscripts
  • Improve tab management and browsing experience
  • Provide more customization options
  • Optimize performance and stability
  • Offer a one-time purchase option instead of subscription

In-app purchases

4 purchases

iFox Browser

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Premium 6 Months$4.996 Months
  • Premium Annual$7.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$14.99
3 purchases

Gear

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Pro Subscription1 Month trial$2.991 Month
  • Semi-annually Pro Subscription7 Days trial$14.996 Months
  • Yearly Subscription1 Year trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is iFox Browser free?
iFox Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Gear free?
Gear is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iFox Browser or Gear?
Gear is rated higher. iFox Browser averages 3.3 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Gear averages 4.0 from 251 ratings.
Do iFox Browser or Gear have ads?
Neither iFox Browser nor Gear shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iFox Browser or Gear?
iFox Browser ships an update every 6 months, and Gear every 5 days. Most recently, iFox Browser was updated on October 12, 2026 and Gear on October 26, 2026.

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