# VideoMate vs Browser

The clearest difference is rating: VideoMate at 4.4 against Browser's 1.0. VideoMate also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (4 vs 2). Browser's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and chart position (#191 vs unranked). On review sentiment, update cadence and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

VideoMate costs $0.99 and Browser $1.99 up front. VideoMate sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Browser asks for nothing beyond the download.

VideoMate holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Browser has 51 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of VideoMate's written reviews are positive against 3% of Browser's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

VideoMate ships an update every 6 days, Browser every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | VideoMate | Browser |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $1.99 |
| Rating | **[4.4 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/videomate-casting-for-safari/id6471191480/reviews)** | [1.0 (51 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/browser-web-search-via-google/id6511250859/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **51** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **3.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#191** |
| Size | 99 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch** | iPhone, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Ameen Mody](https://appshunter.io/developer/1231983233) | [Phil Trevor](https://appshunter.io/developer/1661462358) |

## What reviewers say

### VideoMate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/videomate-casting-for-safari/id6471191480)

Stream web videos from Safari to your TV or device. Offers precise playback control, including speed adjustment and seeking. Enables picture-in-picture for a seamless viewing experience.

**Highlights:** Cast web videos to TV, Adjust playback speed (0.25x - 5.0x), Precise seek bar with +/- buttons, Full playback controls (play/pause, skip), Picture-in-picture mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Safari Extension, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Unlimited All Devices | $2.99 | per month |
| 6 Month Unlimited All Devices | $12.99 | per 6 months |
| 1 Year Unlimited All Devices | $19.99 | per year |


### Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/browser-web-search-via-google/id6511250859)

**Currently charting:** #191 Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

Search the web directly from your phone and get results displayed on your TV. Access links, photos, articles, movies, and definitions seamlessly.

**Highlights:** Web search on phone, Display results on TV, Get links, photos, articles, Find movies and definitions, Includes tvOS app

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Works well on TV
- 🤩 Connects smoothly to phone

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🗑️ Garbage
- 🚫 Scam
- 🚫 Doesn't work as advertised
- 🚫 Not a real web browser
- 🚫 Just a screen mirroring app

**Reported bugs**

- Doesn't work as advertised
- Crashes and freezes
- Incompatible with Apple TV

**Requested features**

- Allow direct web browsing on Apple TV
- Refund option for unsatisfied users


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VideoMate free?

VideoMate costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Browser free?

Browser costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, VideoMate or Browser?

VideoMate is rated higher. VideoMate averages 4.4 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Browser averages 1.0 from 51 ratings.

### Do VideoMate or Browser have ads?

Browser shows ads; VideoMate does not.

### Which is updated more often, VideoMate or Browser?

VideoMate ships an update every 6 days, and Browser every 10 days. Most recently, VideoMate was updated on November 8, 2026 and Browser 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.*