# Bluetooth Browser vs tabbrowser

The clearest difference is ads: tabbrowser at none against Bluetooth Browser's shown. tabbrowser also leads on ratings volume (4 vs 1). Bluetooth Browser's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bluetooth Browser sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and tabbrowser sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.89 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Bluetooth Browser against 5.0 for tabbrowser. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bluetooth Browser | tabbrowser |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluetooth-browser/id6455128847/reviews) | [5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabbrowser-ad-blocker-browser/id6811391857/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **4** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | Every 2 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 214 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Angelo Cammalleri](https://appshunter.io/developer/1000808992) | [Saigen inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1153379682) |

## What reviewers say

### Bluetooth Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluetooth-browser/id6455128847)

This app allows you to control Bluetooth Low Energy devices directly from your web browser. Connect to BLE-enabled devices, send commands, and trigger actions without needing separate applications. It's ideal for managing smart devices and custom setups.

**Highlights:** Control BLE devices from web apps, Connect to any BLE-enabled device, Send commands and trigger actions, No dedicated apps required, Supports ESPs, PyBricks, OpenEarable, and more, Browse custom URLs

**Features:** Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Patron Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Patron Yearly | $12.99 | per year |
| Browser Coffee | $3.99 | one-time |
| Patron Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


### tabbrowser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabbrowser-ad-blocker-browser/id6811391857)

This mobile browser prioritizes speed and privacy with built-in ad and popup blocking. It offers intuitive one-handed navigation through tab swiping and customizable gestures for enhanced control. Enjoy features like in-browser media playback and reading tools.

**Highlights:** One-handed tab switching via swipe gestures, Built-in ad and popup blocking, Customizable gestures for actions, In-browser video and music playback, Reader view and read-aloud functionality, Private browsing mode, Tab grouping and management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium (Monthly) | $9.89 | per month |
| Premium (Yearly) | $88.90 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bluetooth Browser free?

Bluetooth Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is tabbrowser free?

tabbrowser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bluetooth Browser or tabbrowser?

Bluetooth Browser and tabbrowser are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 4 ratings respectively.

### Do Bluetooth Browser or tabbrowser have ads?

Bluetooth Browser shows ads; tabbrowser does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bluetooth Browser or tabbrowser?

Bluetooth Browser ships an update every 2 days, and tabbrowser every 2 days. Most recently, Bluetooth Browser was updated on November 7, 2026 and tabbrowser on November 10, 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.*