Comparison

Teak Browser vs Waveform

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

Head to head
About

Teak Browser

This browser offers a streamlined and private web experience with built-in ad blocking, user script support, and multiple search engine options. It features a minimalist design, reading mode, and PDF generation for enhanced productivity and focused content consumption.

Highlights
  • User script support (Tampermonkey/Violentmonkey)
  • Built-in ad blocker
  • Multiple search engine options
  • Web page dark mode
  • Reading mode for focused content
  • PDF generation
  • iCloud bookmark sync
Features
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Teak Browser is a powerful iOS browser built for Userscripts. Run Userscripts directly on iPhone and iPad with desktop-class flexibility. Fully compatible with Tampermonkey and Violentmonkey, and supports AdGuard rules for advanced content blocking. Simple, fast, private, and designed for power users. Core Features • Full Userscript support • Compatible with Tampermonkey and Violentmonkey • AdGuard compatible content blocking • Built-in adblock plus • Privacy protection and tracking prevention • Support setting as system default browser • No push notifications, no news feed, no ads • Start in milliseconds Browsing Experience • Web page dark mode • Reading mode for immersive reading • Built-in translation for hundreds of languages • Desktop/mobile site switching • Prevent automatic jumps to App Store • Prevent automatic jumps to other apps • In-page search: find text within web pages • Pull down to refresh web pages • Scheduled refresh • Multiple search engines: Google, Bing, Brave, DuckDuckGo, Yahoo, Baidu, Startpage, and more Media & Productivity • Video Picture-in-Picture • Easy PDF generation • Print and create PDF • View picture mode • Batch save and share pictures • Perfect support for long-press menus • Convenient sharing and downloading iPhone & iPad Optimized • Perfect for iOS 26 • Perfect for iPadOS 26 • iPad multi-window support • Split-screen and Stage Manager support • iPhone address bar supports top and bottom positioning Customization • Minimalist homepage • Custom wallpapers • Customize immersive wallpapers • URL shortcut input • Quickly open and copy URLs Sync & Privacy • iCloud bookmark sync • Private / incognito browsing • No browsing history, cookies, or cache saved in incognito mode • Synced bookmarks and data are stored in your private iCloud database • Teak never uploads your passwords or browsing activity QR Features • Scan QR codes with front and rear cameras • Recognize QR codes from images • Generate QR codes for links Why Teak Browser Unlike traditional mobile browsers, Teak Browser gives you more control over the web. Install Userscripts, customize websites, improve productivity, and browse with desktop-level flexibility on iOS. Teak Pro Subscription • Monthly, Yearly plans available • Payment charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • Manage subscriptions in Apple ID Account Settings • Any unused portion of a free trial will be forfeited after purchase Terms of Use: https://teakbrowser.app/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://teakbrowser.app/privacy/ Contact Email: teakapp@outlook.com

About

Waveform

This app provides offline playback for local audio and video files, offering robust library management and seamless control. It allows for easy file import, organization, and sharing with other users nearby, all without an internet connection.

Highlights
  • Zero-latency offline playback
  • Import and organize local files
  • Instant search and flexible sorting
  • Multi-select for efficient management
  • Built-in artwork and metadata editing
  • Persistent mini player and Now Playing interface
  • Nearby audio sharing (Waves)
Features
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App is an offline media player built for the audio and video files you already own. Import your media, organise your library, customize artwork and metadata, and play everything without streaming, subscriptions, or an internet connection. This app supports a wide range of audio and video formats, including MP3, FLAC, WAV, AAC, ALAC, MP4, MOV, WebM, and more. Features and Highlights: • Play audio and video stored on your device • Browse songs, artists, albums, playlists, and videos • Search and sort your library • Edit metadata and artwork • Build and manage playlists • Queue tracks with Up Next and Play Next • Shuffle, repeat, and set a sleep timer • Control playback with Now Playing and the mini player • Bring your library on the road with CarPlay • Bring your library anywhere with Apple Watch • Manage large libraries with multi-select tools • No streaming. No account. No subscription required. App is compatible with: • iPhone and iPhone Duo • iPad • iMac • Apple TV • Apple Watch • Apple CarPlay Thanks for using this app.

Screenshots

Teak Browser4 screens
Waveform4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Waveform at none against Teak Browser's 3. Waveform also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly). Teak Browser's advantage is ratings volume (39 vs 11). 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. Teak Browser sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Waveform asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Teak Browser against 4.5 for Waveform. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 39 and 11 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of Teak Browser's written reviews are positive against 67% of Waveform's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Teak Browser ships an update fortnightly, Waveform every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Teak Browser versus Waveform: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTeak BrowserWaveform
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (39 ratings)4.5 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews69.7% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings39 — better11
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB11 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developer阳 刘Evan Mourmouras

Customer experience

Teak Browser

All ratings39 ratings
Positive84.6%
Neutral2.6%
Negative12.8%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive69.7%
Neutral12.1%
Negative18.2%

Waveform

All ratings11 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral9.1%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Teak Browser

Subscriptions2
  • 1 Month$0.991 Month
  • 1 Year7 Days trial$3.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Subscription$6.99
None

Waveform

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Teak Browser free?
Teak Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Waveform free?
Waveform is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Teak Browser or Waveform?
Waveform is rated higher. Teak Browser averages 4.4 out of 5 from 39 ratings, while Waveform averages 4.5 from 11 ratings.
Do Teak Browser or Waveform have ads?
Neither Teak Browser nor Waveform shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Teak Browser or Waveform?
Teak Browser ships an update fortnightly, and Waveform every 2 days. Most recently, Teak Browser was updated on October 12, 2026 and Waveform on September 28, 2026.

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