Umbric vs HalfMoon Browser
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Umbric
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Website data does not carry over between sessions β and the moment someone might look, the whole screen hides. β’ Reduces ads and trackers with network rules and on-page cleanup β’ Cookies, cache, and web storage do not persist between sessions; history stays on your device β’ The moment you switch away, the screen auto-camouflages β’ 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 cafΓ©, 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 β 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 β 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 β 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. β Umbric.
HalfMoon Browser
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A browser that lets you do everything with one hand. HalfMoon Browser is a lightweight web browser specifically designed for one-handed operation on iPhones. It consolidates operations such as back, search, and tab switching into a "dial" accessible from the edge of the screen, aiming for ultimate comfort by allowing you to complete browsing with just your thumb. β Unique dial operation for one-handed use Place your finger on the left or right edge of the screen, and a semi-circular dial will unfold. Simply slide your finger up or down and release to execute the desired function. β’ Back / Forward / Home β’ New Tab / Tab Switch / Close Tab β’ Search / URL Input β’ Add Bookmark β’ Instantly jump to the top/bottom of the page β’ Remove Ads / Share / In-page Search / Auto-scroll / Settings (submenu) Even on larger devices, there's no need to stretch your finger to the center or top of the screen. β Extensive customization to create your own preferences The contents of the dial can be edited at any time from the settings. β’ Add, delete, and rearrange items β’ Swap left and right dials (switch between dominant and non-dominant hands) β’ Two operation modes (hold & release / tap switching) β’ Adjust dial size from 0.8x to 1.8x β’ Adjust haptic feedback intensity β Unprecedentedly powerful ad blocking HalfMoon's ad blocking operates with a three-layer structure. β’ Layer 1: URL filtering blocks over 200 ad-delivery domains at the communication level β’ Layer 2: CSS hiding removes ad containers from the screen β’ Layer 3: Detection bypass (prevents "Please unblock ads" warnings and automatic ad reloads) Furthermore, ads that were not completely blocked by the filter can be manually removed with a single tap from the "Remove Ads" submenu. Hidden selectors are remembered per site, so they will be hidden from the start the next time you open the site. β Other Features β’ Private Browser (Protected by Face ID / Touch ID) β’ Forced Dark Mode (Inverts white background sites to darker display) β’ Super Dark (Darks the entire screen, adjustable from 10-85%) β’ Password Save (Encrypted to Keychain on your device) β’ Site Data / Download / History Management β About the Pro Version Almost all features of HalfMoon Browser are available for free. If you like it, please support us by purchasing the Pro version. The following features are unlocked with a one-time purchase: β’ Expands the number of dial items from 6 to 12 each β’ Favorites exclusive to Private Mode β Privacy This app does not send user browsing data to the developer's servers. History, bookmarks, and passwords are all stored on your device. We do not use analytics tools, crash report SDKs, or collect advertising IDs (IDFA).
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Umbric at daily against HalfMoon Browser's fortnightly. HalfMoon Browser's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Umbric sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and HalfMoon Browser sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Umbric ships an update daily, HalfMoon Browser fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Umbric | HalfMoon Browser |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Daily β better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 16.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Masashi Hasegawa | Kotaro Tominaga |
In-app purchases
Umbric
- Umbric Pro$6.99
HalfMoon Browser
- Pro ηγΈγ’γγγ°γ¬γΌγ$1.99
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