Comparison

Tango vs Surf

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

Head to head
About

Tango

Features
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Tango is a private and fast ad block browser. Built for blocking ads, privacy, security and speed in mind. - Browser the web or just watch YouTube without ads. - Browse with confidence using our powerful ad blocker that blocks 48,000+ trackers and ads. - Zero history tracking. Your browsing stays private. No data collection, no tracking, no telemetry. - Lightning fast loading with optimized performance for smooth, responsive browsing. - Clean, distraction free interface that puts content first. Tango gives you the speed and privacy you deserve. No compromises, just pure browsing freedom. 1. Privacy first Your browsing is yours alone. No tracking, no history, no data collection. Browse freely without leaving digital footprints. 2. Speed & performance Built for speed from the ground up. Every feature is optimized for lightning fast loading and smooth navigation. 3. Security by design Advanced ad blocking and tracker prevention keeps you safe from malicious content and unwanted tracking. 4. Simplicity Clean, intuitive interface that gets out of your way and lets you focus on what matters, your content. Privacy Policy, Terms of Use, EULA: https://robert.si/tango/

About

Surf

Features
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Browse, read and keep useful pages in one place. Surf Pro brings your bookmarks, history, Reading List and open tabs across iPhone, iPad and Mac. START WITH A COMPLETE BROWSER Browse for free, with no Surf account required. • Multiple tabs and private browsing • Webpage ad and tracker blocking, with per-site exceptions • Bookmarks, folders and history search • Reader with adjustable text and light, sepia or dark appearance • A file library with folders, tags, search and Recently Deleted • Import, rename, move and share ordinary documents, and create or open ZIP archives READ NOW, KEEP FOR LATER Save a readable article from Reader to keep its archived content for offline reading. Open it later from Reading List, even without a connection. Pages saved only as links still need the web. KEEP MORE WITH SURF PRO One subscription covers iPhone, iPad and Mac. • Sync bookmarks, history, Reading List and open tabs through your own iCloud • Keep an unlimited reading list and remember more website sign-ins • Remove the daily file-saving limit and save several files at once • Remember desktop mode and text size for each site Free includes up to five reading-list entries and five remembered sign-ins. Saved articles and sign-ins remain accessible if Pro ends. Browser-data sync requires Pro, iCloud sign-in and iCloud Sync enabled in Surf. File-library iCloud sync is available on every plan when those iCloud settings are enabled. CHOOSE YOUR PLAN Monthly and Yearly subscriptions offer a 3-day free trial for eligible new subscribers. Surf shows your localized price, billing period and applicable trial before you confirm with Apple. Membership shows your current plan and renewal or expiry details when available, with Restore Purchases and Manage Subscription. PRIVACY WITH CLEAR BOUNDARIES Surf includes no advertising or analytics SDK. Websites and your chosen search engine receive the requests needed to browse. Private tabs, cookies and form contents do not participate in browser-data sync. Saved sign-ins use the device keychain, with optional iCloud Keychain sync separately. Payment is charged to your Apple Account. Eligible free trials convert to a paid subscription unless cancelled. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel in your Apple Account settings. Privacy Policy: https://mwsupplylimited.github.io/surf/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Tango4 screens
Surf4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tango at none against Surf's 2. Surf's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Surf sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Tango asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tango ships an update every 2 months, Surf every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
Tango versus Surf: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTangoSurf
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB6 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperPetra CackovMatthew Wong

In-app purchases

None

Tango

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Surf

Subscriptions2
  • Surf Pro (Monthly)$4.991 Month
  • Surf Pro (Yearly)$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Tango free?
Tango is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Surf free?
Surf is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Tango or Surf have ads?
Neither Tango nor Surf shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tango or Surf?
Tango ships an update every 2 months, and Surf every 5 days. Most recently, Tango was updated on October 24, 2026 and Surf on October 20, 2026.

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