Comparison

browser and notes vs WS Browser Ltd

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

Head to head
About

browser and notes

Features
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About

WS Browser Ltd

A fast and lightweight mobile browser offering multi-tab browsing, private mode, and a download manager. It includes tools for QR code scanning and generation, along with customizable display settings for an enhanced web experience.

Highlights
  • Multi-tab browsing
  • Private browsing mode
  • Download manager
  • QR code scanner and generator
  • Reading list
  • Customizable display settings
Features
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WS Browser is a clean, lightweight, and fast mobile browser packed with features like multi-tab browsing, private mode, bookmarking, reading list, download manager, and QR code tools to help you explore and manage the web with ease. Key Features • Multi-Tab Browsing: Open, switch, and manage multiple tabs effortlessly. • Private Browsing: In Private Mode, the app does not store your browsing history, cookies, or autofill data locally on your device. • Multiple Search Engines: Switch between different search engines to suit your searching preferences. • Bookmarks & Reading List: Save frequently visited sites or add web pages to your Reading List for later. • Browsing History: Easily view, manage, or clear your past browsing history. • Download Manager: Download files in-app and manage your downloads directly with built-in file management. • QR Code Utilities: Scan QR codes to open URLs quickly, or generate a QR code for the current webpage for easy cross-device sharing. • Webpage Toolbox: Convenient access to Share, Find in Page, Web Translation, Add to Home Screen, Page Screenshots, and text size adjustment. • Reading & Display: Supports Light and Dark modes, adaptive theme colors, font scaling, and screen orientation lock. Customize whether to pin the address bar or bottom menu bar. • Privacy Controls: Clear browsing data, block pop-ups, and manage third-party cookies and privacy preferences at any time. • Page Info: View webpage titles and site favicons easily for effortless page identification. • Compatibility Settings: Switch user agent profiles (Desktop/Mobile mode) for optimal website display. Permissions • Camera: Used for scanning QR codes and taking photos or uploading images when requested by websites. • Microphone: Used for voice search, voice input, and audio/video web experiences. • Permissions are only requested when the relevant feature or website requires them, and will only be activated after your explicit consent. Privacy • Your browsing history, bookmarks, reading lists, and downloaded files are primarily stored locally on your device. • Private Mode minimizes data retention on your local device. Please note that visited websites, ISPs, and network operators may still collect information in accordance with their own policies. • You can clear your browsing data and manage permissions directly from within the app at any time. For feedback or inquiries, feel free to contact us at: contact@ws.com

Screenshots

browser and notes1 screens
WS Browser Ltd4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: WS Browser Ltd at none against browser and notes's shown. WS Browser Ltd also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 8 months). browser and notes's advantage is iOS requirement (6.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

browser and notes ships an update every 8 months, WS Browser Ltd fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
browser and notes versus WS Browser Ltd: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterbrowser and notesWS Browser Ltd
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS6.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB30 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperSHIGETO TAKAGIWS BROWSER SDN. BHD

In-app purchases

None

browser and notes

No in-app purchases

None

WS Browser Ltd

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is browser and notes free?
browser and notes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is WS Browser Ltd free?
WS Browser Ltd is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do browser and notes or WS Browser Ltd have ads?
browser and notes shows ads; WS Browser Ltd does not.
Which is updated more often, browser and notes or WS Browser Ltd?
browser and notes ships an update every 8 months, and WS Browser Ltd fortnightly. Most recently, browser and notes was updated on November 1, 2026 and WS Browser Ltd on November 9, 2026.

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