# 海豚浏览器HD vs Gear

The clearest difference is review sentiment: 海豚浏览器HD at 93% against Gear's 55%. 海豚浏览器HD also leads on iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.5). Gear's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (245 vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 海豚浏览器HD sells 10 one-off in-app purchases 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.

Gear holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gear has 245 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 93% of 海豚浏览器HD's written reviews are positive against 55% of Gear's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

海豚浏览器HD ships an update every 2 months, Gear every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 海豚浏览器HD | Gear |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hd/id460812014/reviews) | **[4.0 (245 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gear-ai-web-extension-browser/id1458962238/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **245** |
| Positive reviews | **92.8% of reviews** | 55.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 40 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 15.5 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [MoboTap Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/433626481) | [Binary Gear LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/959824264) |

## What reviewers say

### 海豚浏览器HD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hd/id460812014)

Experience a faster, more intuitive web browsing with unique gesture and voice controls. Enjoy a rich reading experience, seamless cross-device syncing, and easy access to your favorite sites. Optimized for touchscreens, it offers a fluid and personalized internet platform.

**Highlights:** Gesture control for website access, Magazine-style reading experience, Cross-device content syncing, Multi-screen interaction, Sidebars for bookmarks and tabs, Multi-tab browsing, Smart website suggestions

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Green | $0.99 | one-time |
| 流星 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 太空 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 余晖 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 幻影 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 塔桥 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 城市 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 海浪 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 美人鱼 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 使者 | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and clean interface
- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 💡 Useful gesture controls
- 👍 Convenient reading mode
- 👍 Integrates well with other apps

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- 🔋 Battery drain issues
- 🚧 Limited functionality compared to other browsers
- 🚧 Lack of customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Search bar keyboard not appearing on iPad
- Trouble loading certain websites or web content
- Compatibility issues with older devices or iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Add support for Flash content
- Implement a built-in ad blocker
- Allow more customization of the home page
- Improve syncing and cross-device support


### Gear

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gear-ai-web-extension-browser/id1458962238)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Safari Extension, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Pro Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Semi-annually Pro Subscription | $14.99 | per 6 months |
| Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 海豚浏览器HD free?

海豚浏览器HD 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, 海豚浏览器HD or Gear?

Gear is rated higher. 海豚浏览器HD averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Gear averages 4.0 from 245 ratings.

### Do 海豚浏览器HD or Gear have ads?

Neither 海豚浏览器HD nor Gear shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 海豚浏览器HD or Gear?

海豚浏览器HD ships an update every 2 months, and Gear every 4 days. Most recently, 海豚浏览器HD was updated on June 11, 2026 and Gear on September 21, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*