Comparison

Fern Browser vs GlassBrowser

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

Head to head
About

Fern Browser

Browse the web, search for information, and visit custom links directly from your wrist. This free web browser is designed for speed and simplicity on Apple Watch, offering quick access to online content without needing your phone.

Highlights
  • Quick web search
  • Custom URL access
  • AI model integration
  • Clean and lightweight design
  • Phone-free browsing
Features
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Introducing Fern Browser, the first 100% free web browser designed for Apple Watch. Now you can search the web, visit links, ask a variety of AI models questions, and open custom URLs - right from your wrist. Built for speed, simplicity, and freedom. No subscriptions. No in-app purchases. Just fast browsing, anytime, anywhere. Key Features: • Quick Web Search: Search the internet in seconds. • Custom URL Access: Open any website directly by typing or dictating the address. • Clean & Lightweight: Designed specifically for Apple Watch. • No Paywalls: Fully free to use—forever. Fern Browser gives you instant access to the web without needing your phone in hand. Whether you want quick info from your watch, Fern Browser makes it easy.

About

GlassBrowser

Organize your favorite websites into live canvases for quick access. Switch to a full-screen browsing experience with Focus Mode. Designed for Apple devices, it offers enhanced privacy and a beautiful, distraction-free interface.

Highlights
  • Live Canvas for website organization
  • Focus Mode for full-screen browsing
  • Enhanced private browsing
  • Apple-first design
  • Flexible workspaces
  • Native iPhone and iPad experience
Features
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GlassBrowser is a modern browser built around live website canvases. Instead of managing endless tabs, organize your favorite websites in a single workspace and switch instantly into Focus Mode whenever you want a traditional full-screen browsing experience. Watch videos, monitor dashboards, browse the web, and stay productive with a browser designed specifically for Apple devices. Fast. Private. Beautiful. FEATURES • Live Canvas Arrange multiple websites in one elegant workspace. • Focus Mode Expand any website into a full browsing experience with a single tap. • Private Browsing Browse with enhanced privacy and support for reduced tracking. • Beautiful Apple-First Design Crafted for iPhone and iPad with smooth animations, dark mode support, and a clean, distraction-free interface. • Flexible Workspaces Create layouts that fit the way you browse, work, and organize information. • Built for Apple Devices Designed specifically for iPhone and iPad with a native experience throughout. GLASSBROWSER PRO Unlock additional windows, saved layouts, advanced customization, and future premium capabilities with a one-time upgrade.

Screenshots

GlassBrowser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Fern Browser at none against GlassBrowser's 1. Fern Browser also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.4). GlassBrowser's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 7 months) and device support (5 vs 3). On price, rating and ads 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. GlassBrowser sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Fern Browser asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Fern Browser against 5.0 for GlassBrowser. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fern Browser ships an update every 7 months, GlassBrowser monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 3 level
Fern Browser versus GlassBrowser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFern BrowserGlassBrowser
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings)
Number of ratings13 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.4
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB11 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperNobel Sam MathewVincent Galeano

Customer experience

Fern Browser

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

GlassBrowser

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Fern Browser

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

GlassBrowser

One-time1
  • GlassBrowser Pro$9.99

Questions

Is Fern Browser free?
Fern Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GlassBrowser free?
GlassBrowser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Fern Browser or GlassBrowser?
Fern Browser and GlassBrowser are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 3 ratings respectively.
Do Fern Browser or GlassBrowser have ads?
Neither Fern Browser nor GlassBrowser shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Fern Browser or GlassBrowser?
Fern Browser ships an update every 7 months, and GlassBrowser monthly. Most recently, Fern Browser was updated on October 7, 2026 and GlassBrowser on October 5, 2026.

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