Comparison

Smart Search & Web Browser vs Hopper

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

Head to head
About

Smart Search & Web Browser

This app offers a streamlined web browsing experience with enhanced search capabilities. It features rapid switching between search engines, ad blocking, and AI integration for efficient information retrieval. Customize your view with themes and personalized news feeds.

Highlights
  • Fast switching between search sources
  • AI integration (ChatGPT)
  • Ad blocking and data saving
  • Customizable themes and backgrounds
  • Built-in voice input and QR scanner
  • Personalized news feed
  • Autocomplete queries
Features
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Smart Search is a fast and easy app for surfing Web focused on better search experience.  Save your time using fast switching between search sources and you will find needed information fast and more effective. More than 10 million users, 5 stars rating on the App Store. It just works as you expect! Smart Search app is much more convenient than other browsers like Opera, Firefox or Chrome. Download this app, place the icon on the main screen of your iPhone and you will never regret about it! COMMENTS OF OUR USERS "This is now my favorite app for searching the Web. Very fast, easy to use and intuitive. Not a lot of clutter, easy to read and does exactly what I need it for!" "I use it heavily every day and there is nothing comparable out there!" "All I can say is wow! Really love this better then any of the other browsers. Very easy on the eyes." "Outstanding supersedes many apps. Keep up the good work." "Compared to other browsers, this one is easy to navigate and is designed much better for viewing webpages on your phone. It's much faster than Safari and doesn't crash at all" KEY ADVANTAGES + Rapid launch + Rich-featured search box and the ability to search in many services (Google, Bing, Yahoo, YouTube, Images, Facebook, Twitter, Amazon, eBay, Translate, Wikipedia) + Integrated access to ChatGPT neuronet + Color design themes and gallery of backgrounds + Advanced features for effective browsing and sharing content + Powerful ad blocking and data saving + Built-in voice input and QR code scanner + Personalized news feed KEY FEATURES 1. One-touch access to search and favourites 2. Autocomplete queries while typing 3. Fast switching search services using swipe 4. Built-in collection of popular websites includes news, sports and social networks. 5. Easy managing of bookmarks list 6. Fullscreen mode 7. Visual history and tabs navigation 8. Integrated readability function for transforming large articles into convenient view for reading 9. Wide range of options for customisation 10. Interactive page with various widgets: Inspiring Quotes, Search Trends, App of The Week and others IMPORTANT NOTE If you faced a bug, please contact us directly from the app or just write details to email: support@smartsearchapp.com If you like the app, please post a review on the App Store and share link to the app with your friends. Enjoy browsing Web with Smart Search!

About

Hopper

Features
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Fact-check with one tap, declutter web pages, and save content to read or listen later. Ultra-lightweight (uses 0.3 GB of memory only). Speed up your browsing without buying a new phone.

Screenshots

Smart Search & Web Browser4 screens
Hopper3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hopper at none against Smart Search & Web Browser's 4. Hopper also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Smart Search & Web Browser sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Hopper asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smart Search & Web Browser ships an update every 3 months, Hopper every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Smart Search & Web Browser versus Hopper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmart Search & Web BrowserHopper
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (12K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews81.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings12K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB52 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperReactive Phone Ltd.Evergreen Labs

Bugs and requests

Smart Search & Web Browser

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes and freezes
  • Automatic language switching issues
  • Broken back button functionality
  • Compatibility problems on iPad

Requested features

5 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Improved ad-blocking functionality
  • Ability to save search history
  • Support for more search engines
  • Better integration with other apps

Hopper

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Smart Search & Web Browser

One-time4
  • Support developer$0.99
  • Full version without ads$0.99
  • Pro version without ads$1.99
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  • Pro version without ads$2.99
None

Hopper

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Smart Search & Web Browser free?
Smart Search & Web Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hopper free?
Hopper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Smart Search & Web Browser or Hopper have ads?
Smart Search & Web Browser shows ads; Hopper does not.
Which is updated more often, Smart Search & Web Browser or Hopper?
Smart Search & Web Browser ships an update every 3 months, and Hopper every 2 days. Most recently, Smart Search & Web Browser was updated on September 29, 2026 and Hopper on September 19, 2026.

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