Comparison

Umbric vs Agena

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

Agena

Features
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Agena is a lightweight Gemini protocol browser designed for an enjoyable Geminispace browsing experience. It is intentionally small, simple, and fast. Features: - Browse gemini:// capsules - Read formatted Gemtext - Use multiple tabs - Save bookmarks to your favorite links - Manage trusted server TLS certificates - Create and manage client TLS identities - Respond to input prompts - Image support

Screenshots

Umbric4 screens
Agena4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Agena at none against Umbric's 1. Agena also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads 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. Agena asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Umbric versus Agena: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUmbricAgena
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyDailyโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.017.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size25 MB1 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperMasashi HasegawaWilliam Echols

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Umbric

One-time1
  • Umbric Pro$6.99
None

Agena

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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