Comparison

Fern Browser vs Namu Browser

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

Namu Browser

Features
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Experience seamless and comfortable web browsing right on your wrist with Namu Browser. Whenever it's inconvenient to take your iPhone out of your pocket or bag, browse your favorite websites directly on your Apple Watch. From Google search to news, web portals, and online communities, access information instantly on your wrist. ■ Key Features 1. Effortless Web Browsing on Apple Watch • Open and navigate websites on your watch with a single tap. • Enjoy optimized web navigation with smooth scrolling and responsive touch interactions. 2. Real-Time Bookmark Synchronization • Add or edit bookmarks on your iPhone, and see them reflected on your Apple Watch instantly within a second. • Easily reorder, customize, and manage your bookmark list. 3. Smart Favicon Auto-Detection • Just enter a URL, and Namu Browser automatically retrieves the website's favicon icon for a clean, recognizable list. • Customize your bookmarks with a rich selection of SF symbols and vibrant colors. 4. Clean & Intuitive User Interface • Designed with modern minimalism, ensuring a distraction-free and comfortable user experience on both iOS and watchOS. ■ Perfect For: • Running, workouts, or outdoor activities when you want quick info without your phone. • Public transit and commutes when browsing with one hand. • Keeping frequently visited sites ready on your wrist for one-touch access. ■ Namu Premium (Lifetime / Monthly) • Unlimited bookmark slots and full edit capabilities • Completely ad-free experience across all devices • Permanent, unrestricted Apple Watch browser access * Available as a one-time Lifetime Purchase or flexible Monthly Subscription. ■ Support & Feedback We value your feedback! If you have suggestions or encounter any issues, please feel free to leave a review. We are dedicated to providing continuous updates and improvements. [Terms of Use & Privacy Policy] • Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ • Privacy Policy: https://cactus-beechnut-6c4.notion.site/3c693186aa4c802f87becbf198f8ef8d

Screenshots

Namu Browser3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Fern Browser at none against Namu Browser's 4. Fern Browser also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). Namu Browser's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 7 months). On price 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. Namu Browser sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Fern Browser asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fern Browser ships an update every 7 months, Namu Browser daily. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Fern Browser versus Namu Browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFern BrowserNamu Browser
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsDaily — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB18 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperNobel Sam MathewKangMin Kim

In-app purchases

None

Fern Browser

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Namu Browser

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Premium$0.991 Month
One-time3
  • Buy a Coffee$0.49
  • Buy a Meal$2.99
  • Lifetime Pass$29.99

Questions

Is Fern Browser free?
Fern Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Namu Browser free?
Namu Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Fern Browser or Namu Browser have ads?
Namu Browser shows ads; Fern Browser does not.
Which is updated more often, Fern Browser or Namu Browser?
Fern Browser ships an update every 7 months, and Namu Browser daily. Most recently, Fern Browser was updated on October 7, 2026 and Namu Browser on October 9, 2026.

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