Umbric vs Bifrost Browser
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Umbric
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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.
Bifrost Browser
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Bifrost(ビフレスト)は片手で快適に操作できる、ジェスチャー中心の iOS 向け Web ブラウザです。 【主な機能】 ■ ジェスチャー操作 L字ジェスチャーで戻る・進む・タブを閉じる・更新。横スワイプでタブ切り替え。 ■ タブグループ 6 色(赤・青・黄・橙・紫・緑)のグループでタブを整理。仕事用・プライベート用などの使い分けが可能。 ■ いつものサイト 新規タブを開くと 9 個のショートカット画面が表示。よく使うサイトに即アクセス。 ■ 広告ブロック AdGuard 互換のフィルタで広告・トラッキングを自動ブロック。サイト別の除外設定も可能。 ■ プライベートモード 履歴・Cookie をメモリのみで管理する独立モード。 ■ シンプルなダウンロード機能 ファイルは iOS の「ファイル」App から閲覧可能。 ■ カスタマイズ テーマ(自動/ライト/ダーク)、タブの高さなどを自由に変更。 ■ 課金要素 本アプリ内でBifrost Pro(App 内課金・買い切り)を購入すると、検索エンジンの選択、バックグラウンドタブ数の拡張、X のトレンド表示、Safari などからのブックマークのインポート等が使用可能。 ※基本機能はすべて無料で利用可能
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bifrost Browser at none against Umbric's 1. Bifrost Browser also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). Umbric's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 3 days). 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
Both are free to download. Umbric sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Bifrost Browser asks for nothing beyond the download.
Umbric ships an update daily, Bifrost Browser every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 18, 2026.
| Parameter | Umbric | Bifrost Browser |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Daily — better | Every 3 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 77 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Masashi Hasegawa | MASAYUKI KUROIWA |
In-app purchases
Umbric
- Umbric Pro$6.99
Bifrost Browser
No in-app purchases









