# Sundial Browser vs Side Browser

Sundial Browser and Side Browser both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Sundial Browser's written reviews are positive against 67% of Side Browser's. Sundial Browser also leads on ratings volume (10 vs 1). Side Browser's advantage is iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sundial Browser sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Side Browser sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Sundial Browser against 5.0 for Side Browser. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sundial Browser has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Sundial Browser's written reviews are positive against 67% of Side Browser's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sundial Browser | Side Browser |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sundial-browser/id6747538509/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/side-browser-content-hub/id6756518809/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **10** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 14 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Joseph Casey](https://appshunter.io/developer/1697783959) | [Seiya.k](https://appshunter.io/developer/383021944) |

## What reviewers say

### Sundial Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sundial-browser/id6747538509)

This browser helps you regain control of your internet usage. It introduces intelligent friction to addictive websites, allowing you to browse without losing hours. Features include session limits, cooldown periods, and daily budgets for mindful web consumption.

**Highlights:** Session limits for browsing time, Cooldown periods between site visits, Daily usage budgets, High-visibility countdown timers, Private browsing with no tracking, Full-featured browser experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium Access | $2.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium Access | $9.99 | per year |
| Intentional Premium | $34.99 | one-time |


### Side Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/side-browser-content-hub/id6756518809)

Organize your favorite websites and browse them with fewer distractions. Save links with visual previews and group them into custom collections. Features split-screen browsing and app lock for privacy.

**Highlights:** Organize daily content in one place, Browse with reduced ads and clutter, Visual bookmarks with screenshots, Collections for custom organization, Split View browsing for multitasking, App Lock for privacy

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Side Browser Pro（月額） | $0.99 | per month |
| Side Browser Pro(yearly） | $9.99 | per year |
| Side Browser Pro (Lifetime) | $11.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sundial Browser free?

Sundial Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Side Browser free?

Side Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sundial Browser or Side Browser?

Sundial Browser and Side Browser are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 10 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Sundial Browser or Side Browser have ads?

Neither Sundial Browser nor Side Browser shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sundial Browser or Side Browser?

Sundial Browser ships an update every 5 days, and Side Browser every 5 days. Most recently, Sundial Browser was updated on October 7, 2026 and Side Browser on October 8, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*