# uBrowser vs Awake Assist

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | uBrowser | Awake Assist |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (163 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ubrowser-web-browser-on-watch/id6448491513/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/awake-assist/id6475498773/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **163** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 43.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 11 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Do Tan Loc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1675402569) | [Matthew Harries](https://appshunter.io/developer/1724261879) |

## What reviewers say

### uBrowser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ubrowser-web-browser-on-watch/id6448491513)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| uBrowser Plus Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| uBrowser Plus Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| uBrowser Plus Yearly | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Unique Apple Watch browser functionality
- 🚀 Fast performance for watch browsing
- 💡 Convenient for quick lookups without phone
- ✨ Simple and easy to use interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Extremely expensive subscription ($6.99/week)
- 🚫 Limited free trial (3-5 free searches)
- 🐛 App doesn't load properly on Apple Watch
- 🐛 Very slow performance
- 🎭 Deceptive pricing and typo-squatting copycat app

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Awake Assist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/awake-assist/id6475498773)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*