Umbric vs Reading Browser
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Umbric
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Website data does not carry over between sessions โ and the moment someone might look, the whole screen hides. โข Reduces ads and trackers with network rules and on-page cleanup โข Cookies, cache, and web storage do not persist between sessions; history stays on your device โข The moment you switch away, the screen auto-camouflages โข 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.
Reading Browser
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Reading Browser turns cluttered websites into clean, book-like pages focused entirely on the content. - Premium Reading Mode: Instantly strip away distractions for a pure, focused reading experience. - Recently Read: Quickly jump back into your favorite articles with a dedicated reading history. - Private Browsing: Surf the web securely without saving your history or data. - Eye Care: Comfortable Dark and Sepia themes designed for long reading sessions. Download now to experience the web the way it was meant to be read.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Umbric at daily against Reading Browser's every 4 weeks. Reading 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.
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Both are free to download. Umbric sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Reading 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, Reading Browser every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Umbric | Reading Browser |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Daily โ better | Every 4 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 16.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 61 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Masashi Hasegawa | An Nguyen |
In-app purchases
Umbric
- Umbric Pro$6.99
Reading Browser
- Unlock reading mode$2.99
Questions
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