THE PIB vs HalfMoon Browser
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
THE PIB
This browser prioritizes your privacy by blocking trackers and ads. It offers a minimalist interface for faster browsing and includes calming nature animations and simple games to promote well-being and focus.
- Privacy-first browsing
- Ad and tracker blocking
- Minimalist interface
- Nature animations
- Focus-boosting games
- One-click tab deletion
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Why PiB? 1. Built for Privacy First We believe peace of mind starts with digital privacy. PiB APP automatically blocks trackers, non essential cookies, and intrusive ads. Your data is your own, always. We don’t track you, we don’t sell your info, and we don’t follow you across the web. Your browsing stays yours. 2. Designed for Efficiency Our minimalist interface reduces clutter, speeds up load times, and makes navigation smooth and intuitive. PiB gets out of your way so you can focus. Open tabs are optimized to reduce memory drain. Everything is just a swipe or tap away — clean, fast, and friction-free. 3. Wellness Focused by Design PiB is crafted with your emotional well-being in mind. Our unique Navigation Bar transforms your browser into a soothing space with calming color palettes, ambient displays and subtle animations of sky, clouds, and birds. Optional features like clouds and birds promote peace while you browse. You can even play simple focus-boosting games like “Snake” to reset your brain during breaks — nostalgic, low-pressure, and surprisingly satisfying or to simply protect your privacy, just click on the game icon, and wallah, you are playing a game, not browsing and no one has to be in your business. Features That Make a Difference: • Nature Animations – Replace your empty navigation bar with dynamic skies, peaceful birds, and moving clouds. • Minimalist Design – Decluttered layout that enhances cognitive ease, easily swipe left and right to switch between tabs. • Private Browsing – No tracking, no ads, no selling your data. • Simple Games – Casual, classic games to give your mind a quick, restorative break in one click. •. One Click delete and close all your tabs, you can also track any essential cookies if any from sites, used for functionality only, but you can delete those too! Who It’s For • People who want less stress while browsing • Students, writers, and thinkers who need quiet focus • Professionals burned out from info overload • Anyone seeking a more private, intentional internet experience • Users who love nature, wellness, or mindful tech A More Human Internet PiB is more than just a browser, it’s a space to feel better. It respects your attention, protects your data, and cares for your mental state. It’s what the internet should feel like: peaceful, empowering, and yours. Start browsing the PiB way. PiB: Private. Intentional. Balanced. DISCLAIMER: PiB IS NOT A MEDICAL OR MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT TOOL. While we use terms like “therapeutic” and offer features designed to promote calm, focus, and well being, PiB is NOT INTENDED to diagnose, treat, or cure any mental health condition. The content and features provided are for general wellness and relaxation purposes only and should NOT replace professional therapy, counseling, or medical advice. If you are experiencing mental health challenges, please consult a licensed healthcare provider. If you do not agree with this, you may NOT utilize our products or services.
HalfMoon Browser
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A browser that lets you do everything with one hand. HalfMoon Browser is a lightweight web browser specifically designed for one-handed operation on iPhones. It consolidates operations such as back, search, and tab switching into a "dial" accessible from the edge of the screen, aiming for ultimate comfort by allowing you to complete browsing with just your thumb. ■ Unique dial operation for one-handed use Place your finger on the left or right edge of the screen, and a semi-circular dial will unfold. Simply slide your finger up or down and release to execute the desired function. • Back / Forward / Home • New Tab / Tab Switch / Close Tab • Search / URL Input • Add Bookmark • Instantly jump to the top/bottom of the page • Remove Ads / Share / In-page Search / Auto-scroll / Settings (submenu) Even on larger devices, there's no need to stretch your finger to the center or top of the screen. ■ Extensive customization to create your own preferences The contents of the dial can be edited at any time from the settings. • Add, delete, and rearrange items • Swap left and right dials (switch between dominant and non-dominant hands) • Two operation modes (hold & release / tap switching) • Adjust dial size from 0.8x to 1.8x • Adjust haptic feedback intensity ■ Unprecedentedly powerful ad blocking HalfMoon's ad blocking operates with a three-layer structure. • Layer 1: URL filtering blocks over 200 ad-delivery domains at the communication level • Layer 2: CSS hiding removes ad containers from the screen • Layer 3: Detection bypass (prevents "Please unblock ads" warnings and automatic ad reloads) Furthermore, ads that were not completely blocked by the filter can be manually removed with a single tap from the "Remove Ads" submenu. Hidden selectors are remembered per site, so they will be hidden from the start the next time you open the site. ■ Other Features • Private Browser (Protected by Face ID / Touch ID) • Forced Dark Mode (Inverts white background sites to darker display) • Super Dark (Darks the entire screen, adjustable from 10-85%) • Password Save (Encrypted to Keychain on your device) • Site Data / Download / History Management ■ About the Pro Version Almost all features of HalfMoon Browser are available for free. If you like it, please support us by purchasing the Pro version. The following features are unlocked with a one-time purchase: • Expands the number of dial items from 6 to 12 each • Favorites exclusive to Private Mode ■ Privacy This app does not send user browsing data to the developer's servers. History, bookmarks, and passwords are all stored on your device. We do not use analytics tools, crash report SDKs, or collect advertising IDs (IDFA).
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: THE PIB at none against HalfMoon Browser's 1. HalfMoon Browser's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). 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. HalfMoon Browser sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. THE PIB asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | THE PIB | HalfMoon Browser |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Salvador Huesca Ortiz | Kotaro Tominaga |
In-app purchases
THE PIB
No in-app purchases
HalfMoon Browser
- Pro 版へアップグレード$1.99









