Umbric vs Carnival
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Umbric
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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.
Carnival
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Carnival is a premier media player designed to directly stream and browse videos, photos, and documents stored on your home NAS (Network Attached Storage) or Windows / Mac / Linux PC via SMB. Enjoy your vast media library instantly without taking up precious device storage! KEY FEATURES: β Seamless NAS & SMB Connection - Automatic local network server discovery - Full SMB2 & SMB3 support for ultra-fast, secure streaming - Guest and authenticated logins with secure credential storage - Biometric protection (Face ID / Touch ID) for private folders and servers β High-Performance Video Player - Instant, buffer-free playback directly from your network shares - Crystal-clear 4K and HDR (EDR) video playback support - Long-press for 2.0x speed playback (intuitive YouTube style) - Picture-in-Picture (PiP) and background audio playback - Customizable skip intervals and automatic playback position resume β Fast, Fluid Image & Document Reader - Smooth paging through images and archives stored on your NAS - Dual-page spread, right-to-left, left-to-right, and vertical scrolling modes - Smart margin fitting and eye-friendly color filters - Automatic folder-level reading progress tracking and resume β Privacy & Convenience First - Zero device storage wasted: stream everything on demand - Quick access with comprehensive playback history and bookmarks - App Lock with Face ID / Touch ID to keep your private files secure Turn your local home network into your ultimate private entertainment hub with Carnival!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Umbric at none against Carnival's shown. Umbric also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 5 days). Carnival's advantage is iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Umbric sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Carnival sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Umbric ships an update daily, Carnival every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Umbric | Carnival |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Daily β better | Every 5 days |
| Ads | No β better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 18.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 80 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Masashi Hasegawa | Eiji Shibayama |
In-app purchases
Umbric
- Umbric Pro$6.99
Carnival
- Carnival ProοΌζι‘οΌ$1.991 Month
- Carnival ProοΌεΉ΄ι‘οΌ$11.991 Year
- Carnival ProοΌθ²·γεγοΌ$34.99









