Comparison

Umbric vs MarsBrowser

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

Head to head
About

Umbric

Features
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Website data does not carry over between sessions โ€” and the moment someone might look, the whole screen hides. โ€ข Reduces ads and trackers with network rules and on-page cleanup โ€ข Cookies, cache, and web storage do not persist between sessions; history stays on your device โ€ข The moment you switch away, the screen auto-camouflages โ€ข One-tap wipe clears the categories you choose There are moments you'd rather not show your screen to anyone. A stranger's glance on a packed train, someone walking behind you in a cafรฉ, the seconds your phone sits unattended, a brief hand-off to someone else. In those moments, leaving no trace and showing nothing matter. Umbric leaves no trace and shows nothing โ€” an iOS browser that keeps cookies, cache, and web storage out of persistent storage, blocks ads and trackers, and auto-camouflages its screen when moved to the background. Key features - Non-persistent storage for cookies, cache, and web storage (wiped between sessions) - Browsing history stays on-device only, never sent externally โ€” wipe it with one tap - Private Mode: Face ID-protected, separate space for bookmarks and history - Two-layer ad & tracker blocking (network rules + DOM-level removal) - Stops pop-ups and ads that open new tabs on their own - Fingerprinting protection (Canvas / WebGL / AudioContext / Navigator) - HTTPS enforcement, JavaScript dialog blocking, camera / mic access denied - One-tap wipe: clear history, cookies, cache, and more by category - Focus Filter integration: switches into Private Mode automatically - Recently closed tabs, in-page search, reader mode, video download About the name "Umbric" combines Umbra (Latin for shadow) with the idea of a deft, well-considered move. Sit beside you without taking up space, slip out of sight the moment a glance comes near โ€” your privacy, kept by your own hand. Leaving no trace isn't about deceiving anyone. It's about taking care of your own privacy. No trace. Nothing shown. โ€” Umbric.

About

MarsBrowser

Features
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Mars is a fast, focused browser with powerful protection, flexible tab organization, and optional AI tools built around the page you are viewing. CLEANER BROWSING Built-in blocking helps stop ads, trackers, popups, and supported video ads without an extra extension. AI BESIDE THE PAGE Optional AI tools can summarize, explain, and help with the page you are viewing. Features are used only when you invoke them and may require an eligible Mars plan. ROOM FOR EVERY MISSION Keep work, research, and play separate with Spaces. On larger screens, use split view and multiple windows to keep related pages together. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Browse without a Mars account. Content blocking runs on-device, and your browsing history is stored locally by default. MORE OF THE WEB Save downloads, use private tabs, and choose your preferred search engine. SUBSCRIPTIONS AND TERMS Some features require an optional monthly Mars subscription. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel them in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://marbrowser.com/privacy - Support URL: https://marbrowser.com/support - Marketing URL (optional): https://marbrowser.com

Screenshots

Umbric4 screens
MarsBrowser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: MarsBrowser at 17.6 against Umbric's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Umbric sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and MarsBrowser sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
Umbric versus MarsBrowser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUmbricMarsBrowser
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyDailyโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.017.6 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size25 MB245 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperMasashi HasegawaKeyDataAI

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Umbric

One-time1
  • Umbric Pro$6.99
2 purchases

MarsBrowser

Subscriptions2
  • Basic$0.991 Month
  • Mars Live$19.991 Month

Questions

Is Umbric free?
Umbric is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MarsBrowser free?
MarsBrowser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Umbric or MarsBrowser have ads?
Neither Umbric nor MarsBrowser shows ads.

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