Comparison

uBrowser vs Awake Assist

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

Head to head
About

uBrowser

Browse the internet directly from your Apple Watch. Access websites, search with Google, and enjoy secure, private browsing. Save favorite sites and navigate easily with intuitive gestures.

Highlights
  • Browse web on Apple Watch
  • Google search integration
  • Secure and private browsing
  • Bookmark favorite websites
  • Intuitive swipe navigation
Features
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Introducing Browser, the ultimate web browsing experience on your Apple Watch! Explore the vastness of the internet without needing to reach for your phone. With Browser, you have a fully functional web browser right on your wrist. Key Features: Seamlessly navigate websites: Whether it's accessing a specific website or searching for information, simply type or speak the URL or search term, and Browser will fetch the results for you. Powered by Google: Utilize the power of Google as your default search engine. Find what you're looking for effortlessly and stay up-to-date with the latest information. Secure browsing: Enjoy peace of mind with Browser's emphasis on privacy and security. Your browsing sessions are encrypted and protected from potential threats. Bookmark your favorites: Save your most visited websites as bookmarks for instant access. Quickly jump back to your go-to sites with just a tap on your Apple Watch. Intuitive navigation: Swipe left to effortlessly go back to the previous page. Experience smooth and seamless browsing with intuitive gestures designed specifically for the Apple Watch. Browser offers an exceptional browsing experience that is fast, secure, and user-friendly. Discover a new way of exploring the web with the convenience of your Apple Watch. Don't miss out - download Browser today and elevate your browsing to new heights, right from your wrist! Privacy : https://lidoapps.io/privacy Terms Of Service : https://lidoapps.io/terms

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

Screenshots

uBrowser4 screens
Awake Assist4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Awake Assist at 100% against uBrowser's 43%. Awake Assist also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.6) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). uBrowser's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (163 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. uBrowser sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Awake Assist asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Awake Assist holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: uBrowser has 163 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of uBrowser's written reviews are positive against 100% of Awake Assist's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

uBrowser ships an update every 10 days, Awake Assist every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
uBrowser versus Awake Assist: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteruBrowserAwake Assist
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (163 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews43.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings163 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB3 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperDo Tan LocMatthew Harries

Customer experience

uBrowser

All ratings143 ratings
Positive62.2%
Neutral3.5%
Negative34.3%
Written reviews58 reviews
Positive43.1%
Neutral5.2%
Negative51.7%

Awake Assist

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

uBrowser

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • App fails to install on Apple Watch despite phone installation
  • Continuous charging after subscription cancellation
  • Repeated charges on initial download
  • Handwriting recognition requires multiple attempts
  • iOS 17 compatibility issues
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  • Bookmarks don't sync from iPhone to Watch

Requested features

7 requests
  • Bookmark functionality on Apple Watch
  • Account login/authentication support
  • Image and video loading capability
  • Transaction/payment support on websites
  • One-time purchase option instead of subscription
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  • Better scrolling functionality
  • Improved handwriting recognition for search

Awake Assist

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

uBrowser

Subscriptions3
  • uBrowser Plus Weekly3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • uBrowser Plus Monthly3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • uBrowser Plus Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year
None

Awake Assist

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is uBrowser free?
uBrowser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Awake Assist free?
Awake Assist is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, uBrowser or Awake Assist?
Awake Assist is rated higher. uBrowser averages 3.6 out of 5 from 163 ratings, while Awake Assist averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do uBrowser or Awake Assist have ads?
Neither uBrowser nor Awake Assist shows ads.
Which is updated more often, uBrowser or Awake Assist?
uBrowser ships an update every 10 days, and Awake Assist every 7 months. Most recently, uBrowser was updated on November 12, 2026 and Awake Assist on November 4, 2026.

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