UBrowser vs Awake Assist
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
UBrowser
Access any website or search engine directly from your wrist. This app allows you to type or speak URLs and search terms, offering a secure and convenient way to browse the web on your smartwatch. Save favorite sites for quick access and navigate easily.
- Browse any website
- Type or speak URLs/search terms
- Google search integration
- Safe and secure browsing
- Bookmark favorite sites
- Back navigation
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Do you want to surf the web on your Apple Watch? With UBrowser, you can do just that! UBrowser is a web browser app that lets you access any website or search engine from your wrist. MAIN FEATURES: - Type or speak any URL or search term - Use Google as your default search engine - Enjoy safe and secure browsing - Save your favorite sites as bookmarks for quick access - Swipe left to go back to the previous page UBrowser for Apple Watch is fast, secure, and easy to use. Download it today and discover a new way of browsing the web on your wrist! =================================== ADDITIONAL SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION: Subscription price: - 1 week: $3.99 (3-day free trial) - Lifetime: $14.99 - Subscription may be canceled at any time within the iTunes and App Store Apple ID Settings. All prices include applicable local sales taxes. - Payment will be charged to 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. - The account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. - No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable Privacy policy: https://sites.google.com/view/mobile-labs Terms of service: https://sites.google.com/view/mobi-labs-termofservice
Awake Assist
This utility helps users stay alert by providing customizable timer intervals. It offers a vibrate-only mode for discreet use and supports Live Activities for convenient access without unlocking your device.
- Customizable timer intervals
- Preset timer options
- Vibrate-only mode
- Apple Watch companion app
- Live Activities support
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Features: • Choose from our one of the several preset timer intervals, or enter a custom timer duration • Use the vibrate-only mode (or the companion Apple Watch app!) for discrete usage in class, meetings, etc. • With Live Activities enabled, you can use the app without having to unlock your phone.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Awake Assist at 100% against UBrowser's 38%. Awake Assist also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). UBrowser's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (567 vs 3). On price, 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
Both are free to download. UBrowser sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Awake Assist asks for nothing beyond the download.
Awake Assist holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: UBrowser has 567 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of UBrowser's written reviews are positive against 100% of Awake Assist's.
UBrowser ships an update monthly, Awake Assist every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | UBrowser | Awake Assist |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (567 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 38.5% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 567 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 107 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Anh Nguyen | Matthew Harries |
Customer experience
UBrowser
Awake Assist
Bugs and requests
UBrowser
Reported bugs
7 issues- App fails to load or install
- Search functionality not working
- Tutorial video loops and prevents browsing
- Pro paywall appears after 5-7 searches despite free claims
- Display gap with exit button in top left corner
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- Restored purchases show formatting issues
- Inconsistent search functionality across sessions
Requested features
5 requests- Video playback functionality on web browser
- Full-screen browsing option without UI gaps
- More generous free search quota
- Free or lower-cost pricing model
- Better alternative to Siri/Crown workaround for Google access
Awake Assist
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
UBrowser
- Weekly3 Days trial$3.997 Days
- Lifetime$14.99
Awake Assist
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is UBrowser free?
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