Comparison

Umbric vs Gao Browser

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

Head to head
About

Umbric

Features
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Website data does not carry over between sessions — and the moment someone might look, the whole screen hides. • Reduces ads and trackers with network rules and on-page cleanup • Cookies, cache, and web storage do not persist between sessions; history stays on your device • The moment you switch away, the screen auto-camouflages • 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 café, 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 — 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 — 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 — 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. — Umbric.

About

Gao Browser

Features
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Gao Browser is a native Web3 browser for the open web and the Gao ecosystem. Browse regular websites, discover Gao ecosystem apps through Explorer, resolve decentralized names directly from the address bar, and connect compatible wallets when a site needs Web3 access. Key features: • Web and Web3 browsing Browse standard HTTPS websites with a fast, native mobile browser experience. • .gao name resolution Enter supported .gao names directly in the address bar. Gao Browser resolves them through Gao naming infrastructure. • Decentralized naming Built-in resolution supports compatible decentralized naming flows, including ENS and SNS. • Gao Explorer Discover Gao ecosystem products through the remotely maintained Explorer catalog. • Wallet connectivity Connect compatible wallets to Web3 sites when needed. A Gao Browser account is not required for normal browsing. • Native browser experience Use tabs, bookmarks, history, site permissions, downloads, and familiar browser navigation directly on device. Gao Browser is designed as a native gateway to the web, decentralized naming, and the Gao ecosystem. Learn more: https://browser.gao.global/

Screenshots

Umbric4 screens
Gao Browser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Gao Browser at none against Umbric's 1. Gao Browser also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support 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. Umbric sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Gao Browser asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Umbric versus Gao Browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUmbricGao Browser
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyDaily—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB31 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperMasashi Hasegawacom.toii.social

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Umbric

One-time1
  • Umbric Pro$6.99
None

Gao Browser

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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