Comparison

Visual Detox vs Astor

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

Head to head
About

Visual Detox

Features
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Visual Detox is your personal vibe filter for the internet. Take control of your browsing experience and bring calm back to the web. Whether it’s political figures, spiders, clowns, or any other images that trigger stress, Visual Detox replaces them with something soothing - kittens, puppies, ducklings, ponies, or relaxing landscapes. • Fully customizable - add your own keywords and pick your favorite replacements • Works across the web - on news sites, blogs, and social media • Choose your vibe - cute animals, calming nature, or playful ponies • Dark mode ready - looks great day or night • Mask related text - keep distracting or stressful names out of sight Perfect for anyone managing stress, avoiding phobias, or simply wanting a cleaner, happier feed. Reclaim your peace of mind, one pixel at a time.

About

Astor

This browser offers a unique one-handed control experience with intuitive gesture navigation and a clean, translucent interface. Enjoy background media playback, private browsing, and a customizable start page for a streamlined web experience.

Highlights
  • Intuitive gesture controls
  • Liquid glass UI
  • Background media playback
  • Private browsing mode
  • Save for later reading list
  • Instant text search
  • Customizable interface
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■ About Astor Astor is a new web browser designed for effortless one-handed control and clean aesthetics. Simply swipe the "Control Sphere" at the bottom of the screen to perform your everyday browsing actions smoothly with one hand. [Key Features] - Intuitive Gesture Controls Swipe the sphere at the bottom of the screen—up, down, left, right, or diagonally up—to access core features instantly. Easily switch between multiple open tabs in no time. - Beautiful Liquid Glass UI Features a translucent "Liquid Glass" design that stays out of the way of web content, allowing you to make full use of your screen. - Non-Stop Media — Background Playback & PiP Your video and audio keep playing even when your screen is locked, while using other apps, or when switching between tabs. Supports true background playback and Picture-in-Picture (PiP), making it ideal for listening to music videos, lectures, or live streams while multitasking. Enjoy PiP and background audio even on supported sites where they are normally restricted. - Private Mode Browse without leaving a trace. History, cookies, and cache are automatically wiped the moment you close a tab. Seamlessly switch between normal and private modes with a distinct color theme that lets you know which mode you're in at a glance. Includes a dedicated bookmarking feature for private mode. - Save for Later (Reading List) Save articles you want to read later with a single tap from the share menu or by long-pressing any link. Easily track read and unread items to keep your list organized. - Instant Text Search Simply select text on any web page to quickly perform a smart search right from the sphere. No need to open a new tab to copy and paste. - Customizable to Your Taste Freely customize your start page, as well as the sphere's size and position, address bar display style, and more. Make Astor look and feel exactly the way you like. - Lightweight yet Feature-Packed Combines fast, clutter-free browsing with all the essential features you need for everyday use: - Powerful ad blocker - Thorough privacy protection (instant clearing of cookies and cache) - Eye-friendly dark mode - Uninterrupted playback across tabs - Trace-free private browsing - Set as default browser - Bookmark import from other browsers [Astor PRO (One-Time Purchase)] Astor PRO is a one-time purchase with no recurring subscription fees. A single purchase permanently unlocks all premium features, giving you a smooth, ad-free browsing experience forever.

Screenshots

Visual Detox4 screens
Astor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Visual Detox at every 3 days against Astor's every 10 days. Visual Detox also leads on device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12 vs 26.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Visual Detox sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Astor sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Visual Detox ships an update every 3 days, Astor every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Visual Detox versus Astor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVisual DetoxAstor
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB68 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperCraig WillisSUGURU KASEBE

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Visual Detox

One-time3
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Medium Tip$1.99
  • Large Tip$4.99
4 purchases

Astor

One-time4
  • Send Espresso$0.99
  • Send Cafe Latte$4.99
  • PRO Plan$5.99
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  • Send Energy Drink$14.99

Questions

Is Visual Detox free?
Visual Detox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Astor free?
Astor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Visual Detox or Astor have ads?
Neither Visual Detox nor Astor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Visual Detox or Astor?
Visual Detox ships an update every 3 days, and Astor every 10 days. Most recently, Visual Detox was updated on October 30, 2026 and Astor on October 31, 2026.

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