Comparison

J2K Browser vs Astor

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

Head to head
About

J2K Browser

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About

Astor

This browser offers a unique one-handed control experience with intuitive gesture navigation and a clean, translucent interface. Enjoy background media playback, private browsing, and a customizable start page for a streamlined web experience.

Highlights
  • Intuitive gesture controls
  • Liquid glass UI
  • Background media playback
  • Private browsing mode
  • Save for later reading list
  • Instant text search
  • Customizable interface
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■ About Astor Astor is a new web browser designed for effortless one-handed control and clean aesthetics. Simply swipe the "Control Sphere" at the bottom of the screen to perform your everyday browsing actions smoothly with one hand. [Key Features] - Intuitive Gesture Controls Swipe the sphere at the bottom of the screen—up, down, left, right, or diagonally up—to access core features instantly. Easily switch between multiple open tabs in no time. - Beautiful Liquid Glass UI Features a translucent "Liquid Glass" design that stays out of the way of web content, allowing you to make full use of your screen. - Non-Stop Media — Background Playback & PiP Your video and audio keep playing even when your screen is locked, while using other apps, or when switching between tabs. Supports true background playback and Picture-in-Picture (PiP), making it ideal for listening to music videos, lectures, or live streams while multitasking. Enjoy PiP and background audio even on supported sites where they are normally restricted. - Private Mode Browse without leaving a trace. History, cookies, and cache are automatically wiped the moment you close a tab. Seamlessly switch between normal and private modes with a distinct color theme that lets you know which mode you're in at a glance. Includes a dedicated bookmarking feature for private mode. - Save for Later (Reading List) Save articles you want to read later with a single tap from the share menu or by long-pressing any link. Easily track read and unread items to keep your list organized. - Instant Text Search Simply select text on any web page to quickly perform a smart search right from the sphere. No need to open a new tab to copy and paste. - Customizable to Your Taste Freely customize your start page, as well as the sphere's size and position, address bar display style, and more. Make Astor look and feel exactly the way you like. - Lightweight yet Feature-Packed Combines fast, clutter-free browsing with all the essential features you need for everyday use: - Powerful ad blocker - Thorough privacy protection (instant clearing of cookies and cache) - Eye-friendly dark mode - Uninterrupted playback across tabs - Trace-free private browsing - Set as default browser - Bookmark import from other browsers [Astor PRO (One-Time Purchase)] Astor PRO is a one-time purchase with no recurring subscription fees. A single purchase permanently unlocks all premium features, giving you a smooth, ad-free browsing experience forever.

Screenshots

J2K Browser2 screens
Astor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: J2K Browser at none against Astor's 4. J2K Browser also leads on device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.5 vs 26.0). Astor's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 143 months). On price 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. Astor sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. J2K Browser asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

J2K Browser ships an update every 143 months, Astor every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
J2K Browser versus Astor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJ2K BrowserAstor
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 143 monthsEvery 10 days — better
Ads—No
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.5 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB68 MB
Age rating17+17+
Developerleesop.comSUGURU KASEBE

In-app purchases

None

J2K Browser

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Astor

One-time4
  • Send Espresso$0.99
  • Send Cafe Latte$4.99
  • PRO Plan$5.99
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  • Send Energy Drink$14.99

Questions

Is J2K Browser free?
J2K Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Astor free?
Astor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which is updated more often, J2K Browser or Astor?
J2K Browser ships an update every 143 months, and Astor every 10 days. Most recently, J2K Browser was updated on October 3, 2026 and Astor on October 8, 2026.

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