Comparison

Ant Browser vs CW Browser

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

Head to head
About

Ant Browser

Experience full-screen web browsing directly on your Apple Watch. Access websites, sign into services, and sync bookmarks seamlessly. This lightweight browser is designed for quick information retrieval on the go, reducing the need to pull out your phone.

Highlights
  • Full-screen browsing on Apple Watch
  • Access sites requiring sign-in
  • Choose favorite search engine
  • Sync bookmarks across devices
  • Works independently on cellular Watch models
  • Multiple input methods (voice, scribble, keyboard)
Features
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Ant is the FIRST browser that can display websites full-screen on the Apple Watch! Other browsers have a large black bar taking up 25% of screen. Key Features • Full-screen browsing on Apple Watch! • Access sites that require sign in like Gmail, Outlook, Google Drive etc. • Choose your favourite search engine • Sync bookmarks across iPhone, iPad, and Watch • Works without your iPhone (on cellular models) • Voice, scribble, and keyboard input + URL auto-complete Why It’s Useful • Look up info on the go • Check movie times, news, book reviews, currency, menus • Fast, simple, no-fuss browsing on a small screen What Makes It Different Ant Browser is purpose-built for Watch. Lightweight, intuitive, and designed to make typing and searching easy. It’s not a phone browser — it’s a quick-access tool for when pulling out your phone feels like too much. Ant Browser: Less phone, more freedom. Note: The Watch cannot play videos or audio in the browser.

About

CW Browser

Features
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CW Browser is the mobile companion for CW Suite — a controlled business workspace that gives your retail team secure access to Point of Sale, Business Operations, and CW Apps from any device. KEY FEATURES Point of Sale Access your POS system on phones and tablets. Process transactions, manage tills, handle returns, and serve customers — all from CW Browser. Works with your existing CW POS setup for retail, supermarkets, and restaurants. Business Operations View sales reports, manage inventory, process purchase orders, and oversee your business operations. All your back-office tools in one secure workspace. CW Apps Access the full suite of CW applications — payroll, attendance, CRM, production, inventory management, and more. Open multiple apps in a tabbed interface. Local Network Sync Connect CW devices on the same WiFi for real-time sync without internet. Kitchen displays, table management tablets, and customer displays all communicate instantly through the local mesh network. Secure by Design • Organization-level access control • SSO authentication — sign in once, access all apps • Tenant isolation — each organization's data is completely separate • No sensitive data stored on device — all processing happens in your secure cloud • Device provisioning via CW Browser Admin Built for Business • Multi-tenant support — switch between organizations • Offline-capable — continue POS operations when internet is unstable • Automatic session management — secure login/logout across all apps • Works with CW Browser Desktop for a unified experience PERFECT FOR • Retail stores and chains • Restaurants, cafes, and food service • Warehouse and inventory management • Multi-location businesses • Field sales teams REQUIREMENTS • Active CW Suite subscription • CW Browser Admin configured by your IT team • Internet connection for initial setup (works offline after sync) CW Browser is part of the CW Suite platform. Contact your administrator or visit cwsuite.com to get started.

Screenshots

Ant Browser4 screens
CW Browser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CW Browser at none against Ant Browser's 1. On price, ads, 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

Both are free to download. Ant Browser sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. CW Browser asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Ant Browser versus CW Browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAnt BrowserCW Browser
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (50 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings50 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB39 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperJonathon LauCW Suite

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Ant Browser

One-time1
  • Ant Browser Pro$4.99
None

CW Browser

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ant Browser free?
Ant Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CW Browser free?
CW Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Ant Browser or CW Browser have ads?
Neither Ant Browser nor CW Browser shows ads.

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