# Hands vs Lion Browser

The clearest difference is rating: Lion Browser at 4.7 against Hands's 3.6. Lion Browser also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (87% vs 58%). Hands's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.6). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hands sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Lion Browser sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Lion Browser holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lion Browser has 110 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Hands's written reviews are positive against 87% of Lion Browser's.

Hands ships an update monthly, Lion Browser every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hands | Lion Browser |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hands-free-browser/id609652505/reviews) | **[4.7 (110 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lion-browser-safe-browsing/id1659491301/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 14 | **110** |
| Positive reviews | 57.9% of reviews | **87.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 6 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [James Hudson](https://appshunter.io/developer/599997663) | [Lion Software, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1876328066) |

## What reviewers say

### Hands

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hands-free-browser/id609652505)

Surf the web without touching your screen using hand gestures. Ideal for cooking, repairs, or workouts, it allows vertical scrolling and page navigation. Offers an optional add-on for hands-free favorite page management.

**Highlights:** Hands-free vertical scrolling, Gesture-based page navigation, Optional 'Hands-free Favorites' add-on, Customizable 'drop hand' gesture (iPhone only), Integrated help and feedback, Bookmark favorite sites, Time spent waiting meter

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hands-free Favorites | $1.99 | one-time |


### Lion Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lion-browser-safe-browsing/id1659491301)

This web browser offers built-in parental controls to help teens explore the internet safely. Adults can also use it for personal accountability, setting limits and receiving reports on flagged content. It provides a familiar browsing experience while ensuring responsible online activity.

**Highlights:** Blocks explicit websites, Detects inappropriate images, Customizable detection sensitivity, Whitelist mode, PIN-protected settings, Weekly accountability reports, Personal browsing limits

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Individual Plan | $4.99 | per month |
| Family Plan | $8.99 | per month |
| Premium Family Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| Individual Plan (Annual) | $49.99 | per year |
| Family Plan (Annual) | $79.99 | per year |
| Premium Family Plan (Annual) | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hands free?

Hands is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Lion Browser free?

Lion Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hands or Lion Browser?

Lion Browser is rated higher. Hands averages 3.6 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Lion Browser averages 4.7 from 110 ratings.

### Do Hands or Lion Browser have ads?

Hands shows ads; Lion Browser does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hands or Lion Browser?

Hands ships an update monthly, and Lion Browser every 5 days. Most recently, Hands was updated on October 13, 2026 and Lion Browser on October 14, 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.*