Comparison

Browser vs Folio

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

Head to head
About

Browser

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
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The Browser: Web Search mobile app lets you search the web on your phone by getting links/photos/articles/movies/definitions directly from your TV! tvOS app is included within this app.

About

Folio

Features
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Folio - for OPTCG Just pulled a chase card ? What is its exact market value right now. Ditch the spreadsheets and slow manual searches. Folio is the OPTCG tracker built for serious collectors and competitive players. You point your camera. We do the rest. LIGHTNING SCANNER Stop typing long card names. Use your camera to identify any card from over 5,000 releases. Set, rarity, and market data appear on your screen instantly. LIVE PORTFOLIO TRACKING Treat your collection like a true investment. Folio pulls live market data so you know exactly what your binder is worth, down to the cent. Track price shifts and monitor your assets over time. STRATEGIC DECK BUILDER Gear up for your next local or regional. Build and test decks with an always-updated database. Review your curve, adjust your ratios, and keep your lists ready for tournament day. FOLIO PREMIUM Folio is free to start your collection. For those who want full control, Folio Premium ($4.99/mo or $29.99/yr) unlocks: • Unlimited camera scans. • Live market pricing for every card. • Total portfolio value tracking. • Unlimited deck slots and custom binders. One smart trade using our live pricing pays for the app itself. Disclaimer: Folio is an unofficial utility built by fans. It is not affiliated with, endorsed, sponsored, or approved by Bandai. All rights belong to their respective owners. Privacy Policy : https://chivalrous-salad-33a.notion.site/Folio-Privacy-Policy-3b74168b5c5d80c1a2e3d3c1917ee36e Support : https://chivalrous-salad-33a.notion.site/Folio-App-Support-3b74168b5c5d802d9d0bc6153c0fd173 Terms of Use : https://chivalrous-salad-33a.notion.site/Folio-Terms-of-Use-3b74168b5c5d80d9b0e0d7f7360653cc

Screenshots

Browser4 screens
Folio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Folio at Free against Browser's $1.99. Folio also leads on ads (none vs shown). Browser's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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

Folio is free to download; Browser costs $1.99 up front. Folio sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Browser asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Browser ships an update every 10 days, Folio weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Browser versus Folio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrowserFolio
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating1.0 (50 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews3.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings50 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, Apple TV — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.616.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB61 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperPhil TrevorBenjamin Servian

Bugs and requests

Browser

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Doesn't work as advertised
  • Crashes and freezes
  • Incompatible with Apple TV

Requested features

2 requests
  • Allow direct web browsing on Apple TV
  • Refund option for unsatisfied users

Folio

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Browser

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Folio

Subscriptions2
  • Fable Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Fable pro annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Browser free?
Browser costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Folio free?
Folio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Browser or Folio have ads?
Browser shows ads; Folio does not.
Which is updated more often, Browser or Folio?
Browser ships an update every 10 days, and Folio weekly. Most recently, Browser was updated on October 20, 2026 and Folio on October 7, 2026.

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