Comparison

Clean Links vs Quiche Browser

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

Head to head
About

Clean Links

This utility automatically cleans and resolves shortened or proxied URLs, removing unnecessary tracking tokens. It then places the cleaned URL directly onto your clipboard, ready for sharing or emailing without needing to open a browser.

Highlights
  • Cleans and resolves shortened URLs
  • Removes tracking tokens (e.g., UTM)
  • Automatically detects URL on clipboard
  • Copies cleaned URL to clipboard
  • Supports X-Callback-URL Scheme
  • Compatible with popular productivity apps
Features
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Clean Links cleans & resolves URLs that have been shortened or proxied. It also removes unneeded tokens such as UTM components. Finally you can share & email links without having to load it in a browser or edit the URL yourself. Simply load the application and it will automatically detect & clean the url on your clipboard, putting the resulting URL back onto your clipboard, ready to use. Clean Links also fully supports the X-Callback-URL Scheme. Which means it's compatible with apps such as: * Things * Tweetbot * Drafts * Notesy * LaunchCenter Pro * and more!

About

Quiche Browser

A private, fast, and highly customizable web browser designed for a focused and distraction-free experience. It offers built-in ad and tracker blocking, a unique dark mode for all websites, and one-handed operation. This independent browser is built from scratch for performance and user privacy.

Highlights
  • Customizable toolbars and menus
  • Built-in ad and tracker blocking
  • Website dark mode
  • One-handed comfort mode
  • Support for any search engine
  • Full-screen reading mode
Features
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An independent browser thoughtfully designed by a single human, and funded by its users. WHAT THE PRESS SAYS “A very robust, exquisitely designed, stunningly handsome web browser. […] It’s just so thoughtful. So utterly modern in its appearance and features, but old-school in its hyperfocus on serving you, the user, through craftsmanship.” — Daring Fireball “My favorite iOS browser these days is Quiche Browser. It’s somehow both incredibly simple and one of the most customizable browsers I’ve ever tried.” — The Verge “Quiche Browser has clearly been designed with care.” — MacStories “If you want a lightweight, private, minimalistic, yet customizable web browsing experience on your iPhone – [Quiche Browser] might be the perfect answer for you.” — 9to5Mac “Quiche Browser is unique, engaging, and fully customizable.” — Lifehacker BROWSER CUSTOMIZATION DESIGNED TO STAY SIMPLE AND BEAUTIFUL • Choose and place every toolbar and menu button. • Customize the address bar’s appearance and contents. • Choose from a list of ready-to-use toolbars, which you can then adapt to your needs. • Use a Liquid Glass toolbar, or switch to a Classic one if Liquid Glass isn’t your thing. • Manage tabs with multiple display and sorting options. • Read web pages in full screen for focused, distraction-free browsing. BUILT-IN BLOCKING Ads, trackers, and cookie banners are blocked by default.  Pages load faster and feel less cluttered. DARKEN ALL WEBSITES Pick a unique dark mode theme and apply it to every website. No more blinding white pages at night. COMFORT MODE Adjust the interface so your tabs, favorites, and search suggestions are always easy to reach with one hand. UNIQUE QUALITY-OF-LIFE IMPROVEMENTS EVERYWHERE • Use any search engine, even Kagi or your own SearXNG instance. • Enhance your toolbar with a wide range of tools: disable JavaScript, switch to desktop mode, close all tabs and clear data, translate pages, and more. • Estimated read time for every page. • Open new tabs on the website of your choice. • Extreme energy saving in Low Power Mode. MY PRIVACY STANCE: KEEP YOUR DATA FOR YOURSELF • Zero data tracking or usage monitoring. • Never connects to any first-party or third-party servers, except to RevenueCat for managing purchases and preventing fraud. • No sign-up, obviously. LIGHTWEIGHT, FAST, AND ORIGINAL Quiche Browser is not another bloated clone of Firefox, Brave, or Chrome. I built it entirely from scratch for performance and to keep it lightweight. FULLY INDEPENDENT • No investors dictating growth or influencing product direction. • No search engine deals, data monetization, or partner agreements shaping the browser. • It’s just me, building the browser of my dreams. 100% FUNDED BY USERS Subscribing to Quiche PLUS unlocks additional features such as Website Darkening, Comfort Mode, all app icons, and all button styles. Building a web browser alone is a full-time job, and subscribing also allows me to: • Keep the app up to date with new iOS releases and features. • Build more unique features. • Start working toward a macOS version. — greg@quiche.industries threads.net/quicheindustries instagram.com/quicheindustries bsky.app/profile/quiche.industries mastodon.social/@quicheindustries Terms and Conditions https://quiche.industries/browser/terms/

Screenshots

Clean Links3 screens
Quiche Browser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Clean Links at none against Quiche Browser's 6. Clean Links also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (8.1 vs 17.5). Quiche Browser's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (895 vs 16). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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. Quiche Browser sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Clean Links asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Quiche Browser holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Quiche Browser has 895 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of Clean Links's written reviews are positive against 95% of Quiche Browser's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Clean Links ships an update every 6 weeks, Quiche Browser every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Clean Links versus Quiche Browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClean LinksQuiche Browser
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (16 ratings)4.9 (895 ratings) — better
Positive reviews91.3% of reviews95.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings16895 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS8.1 — better17.5
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB139 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperBrett TerpstraGregory de Jonckheere

Customer experience

Clean Links

All ratings16 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive91.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.7%

Quiche Browser

All ratings859 ratings
Positive97.2%
Neutral0.9%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews567 reviews
Positive95.1%
Neutral2.3%
Negative2.6%

Bugs and requests

Clean Links

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Quiche Browser

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • Occasional issues with YouTube ad blocking

Requested features

4 requests
  • Swipe gestures for tab management
  • Bookmark import/export functionality
  • Integrated translation capabilities
  • Cross-device synchronization

In-app purchases

None

Clean Links

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Quiche Browser

Subscriptions2
  • Quiche PLUS Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Quiche PLUS Annual$29.991 Year
One-time4
  • Quiche Enthusiast Tip$2.99
  • Quiche Connoisseur Tip$4.99
  • Quiche Gourmet Tip$9.99
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  • Quiche Grand Master Tip$14.99

Questions

Is Clean Links free?
Clean Links is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Quiche Browser free?
Quiche Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Clean Links or Quiche Browser?
Quiche Browser is rated higher. Clean Links averages 4.7 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Quiche Browser averages 4.9 from 895 ratings.
Do Clean Links or Quiche Browser have ads?
Neither Clean Links nor Quiche Browser shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Clean Links or Quiche Browser?
Clean Links ships an update every 6 weeks, and Quiche Browser every 4 days. Most recently, Clean Links was updated on November 6, 2026 and Quiche Browser on November 3, 2026.

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