Comparison

Umbric vs Capsule Browser

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

Head to head
About

Umbric

Features
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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.

About

Capsule Browser

Features
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Capsule Browser re-imagines how you browse the web by putting every website into its own sealed, isolated capsule. No cross-site tracking, no shared cookies, and complete freedom to manage multiple accounts on the same site simultaneously. ZERO CROSS-SITE TRACKING Standard web browsers share your cookies, browsing history, and device fingerprint across all open tabs, allowing advertisers and data brokers to follow you around the web. In Capsule Browser, each web app runs in its own private, isolated environment. What happens inside one capsule stays strictly inside that capsule. READER MODE Let you decide to open every external link on a website in reader mode for distraction-free reading. GROUPS FOR SAME PROFILE Create groups of capsules sharing local storage and cookies to stay connected between websites needing cookie sharing. MULTI-ACCOUNT & MULTI-IDENTITY Tired of logging out and in, or juggling private browsing windows? With Capsule Browser, you can create multiple distinct capsules for the same serviceβ€”keep your Personal and Work accounts (Google, GitHub, email, social media, shopping) open side-by-side with separate logins and sessions. BUILT-IN AD & TRACKER BLOCKING Enjoy a faster, cleaner web experience powered by integrated uBlock Origin Lite. Automatically block intrusive banners, tracking scripts, popups, and annoying cookie prompts right out of the box. PRIVATE ICLOUD SYNC Your saved web apps, icons, arrangements, and settings sync securely across all your Mac, iPhone, and iPad devices using your private iCloud storage. No third-party servers, no accounts to create, and zero telemetry. KEY FEATURES: β€’ App-Like Home Screen: Elegant grid of customizable web app tiles with automatic high-res icons and drag-and-drop reordering. β€’ Distraction-Free Reader Mode: Quickly open external articles in Safari’s clean Reader view. β€’ On-Device AI Summaries: Generate instant bullet-point summaries of web articles directly on your Apple device. β€’ True Background Inactivity: Web views completely shut down when you return home, saving battery and memory. β€’ Native Design: Fluid swipe-to-home gestures on iOS and a clean native toolbar on macOS. Take control of your web privacy with Capsule Browser.

Screenshots

Umbric4 screens
Capsule Browser3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Capsule Browser at none against Umbric's 1. Capsule Browser also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). Umbric's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Umbric sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Capsule Browser asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Umbric ships an update daily, Capsule Browser every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Umbric versus Capsule Browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUmbricCapsule Browser
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyDaily β€” betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac β€” better
Requires iOS26.017.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size25 MB14 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperMasashi HasegawaEDDY JULIEN RAPHAEL BARRAUD

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Umbric

One-time1
  • Umbric Pro$6.99
None

Capsule Browser

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Umbric free?
Umbric is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Capsule Browser free?
Capsule Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Umbric or Capsule Browser have ads?
Neither Umbric nor Capsule Browser shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Umbric or Capsule Browser?
Umbric ships an update daily, and Capsule Browser every 3 weeks. Most recently, Umbric was updated on November 4, 2026 and Capsule Browser on October 31, 2026.

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