Comparison

Basic Browser vs BrowseHub

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

Head to head
About

Basic Browser

Features
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Download the new Basic Browser for your iPhone and iPad. Simple and Fast Browser. Enjoy! Features: • Tap to add or remove bookmark easily. • Request desktop, tablet or phone website. • Tap to zoom content.

About

BrowseHub

This browser allows you to search across hundreds of engines simultaneously, compare results instantly, and enjoy a private, ad-free browsing experience. It features voice search, tabbed browsing, and a built-in ad blocker for a faster, cleaner web.

Highlights
  • Search 150+ engines simultaneously
  • Built-in ad and tracker blocker
  • Private browsing mode
  • Voice search with live transcription
  • Tabbed engine results
  • HTTPS Everywhere
Features
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BrowseHub is the browser that searches everywhere, so you don't have to. Type your query once and get results from Google, DuckDuckGo, Bing, Yandex, Ecosia, and 150+ search engines at the same time. Switch between results instantly with tabbed browsing. No more opening multiple tabs and retyping the same search. MULTI-ENGINE SEARCH Pick your favourite engines — or try all of them. BrowseHub sends your query to multiple search engines in parallel and shows results side by side. Compare what Google finds versus DuckDuckGo or Bing in seconds. BUILT-IN AD BLOCKER Browse without interruptions. BrowseHub blocks ads and trackers natively using a high-performance filtering engine. No extensions to install, no setup needed — just faster, cleaner pages from the start. PRIVACY BY DEFAULT Private mode, HTTPS Everywhere, and ad blocking are all enabled out of the box. Your searches stay yours. 150+ SEARCH ENGINES Go beyond the usual. Search Amazon, eBay, YouTube, Wikipedia, Unsplash, ArXiv, PubMed, and dozens more — all from one search bar. Browse the full engine library and favourite the ones you use most. VOICE SEARCH Tap the mic and speak your query. BrowseHub transcribes it live and sends it to all your selected engines instantly. FAST AND LIGHTWEIGHT Engines load in parallel for speed. Tabs stay alive when you switch between them — no reloading, no lost scroll position. Hide the toolbar while scrolling for a full-screen browsing experience. KEY FEATURES - Search multiple engines simultaneously - 150+ engines across web, images, shopping, research, and more - Built-in ad blocker with no configuration required - HTTPS Everywhere for secure connections - Private browsing mode - Voice search with live transcription - Tabbed engine results with instant switching - Search history with one-tap replay - Customisable engine selection - Light and dark mode support BrowseHub is free to download. Premium features are available through an auto-renewable subscription. Note:
This app is a web browser and search tool. Users are responsible for how they use the internet. Downloading or sharing illegal content is strictly prohibited. Terms of Use:
https://ghurilabs.com/sm-browser/apple_eula.html

Screenshots

Basic Browser3 screens
BrowseHub3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Basic Browser at none against BrowseHub's 3. On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. BrowseHub sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Basic Browser asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Basic Browser ships an update every 4 days, BrowseHub weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Basic Browser versus BrowseHub: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBasic BrowserBrowseHub
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterWeekly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB50 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperKit Hoong NgauMd Didarul Islam

In-app purchases

None

Basic Browser

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

BrowseHub

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Pro Access$1.997 Days
  • Monthly Access$1.991 Month
  • Yearly Access3 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Basic Browser free?
Basic Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BrowseHub free?
BrowseHub is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Basic Browser or BrowseHub have ads?
Both Basic Browser and BrowseHub show ads.
Which is updated more often, Basic Browser or BrowseHub?
Basic Browser ships an update every 4 days, and BrowseHub weekly. Most recently, Basic Browser was updated on October 27, 2026 and BrowseHub on October 19, 2026.

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