Comparison

Glide vs MarsBrowser

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

Head to head
About

Glide

Experience a faster, more private web with innovative gesture controls. Browse hands-free by tilting your device to scroll and switch tabs. Offers advanced privacy protection and a clean interface.

Highlights
  • Hands-free browsing with tilt gestures
  • Fast page loading
  • Advanced privacy protection
  • Intuitive tab management
  • Customizable search engines (Premium)
  • Private browsing mode (Premium)
Features
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Why Choose Glide? Glide transforms your browsing experience with cutting-edge technology that puts you in control. Whether you're researching, shopping, or just exploring the web, Glide delivers speed and security in every click. Key Features: • Revolutionary hands-free browsing with pitch and roll gestures • Tilt your device to scroll pages and switch tabs effortlessly • Lightning-fast page loading that saves you time • Advanced privacy protection that keeps your data safe • Intuitive tab management for seamless multitasking • Clean, modern interface that gets out of your way • Optimized for both casual browsing and power users Go Premium for Ultimate Freedom: • Unlimited browser tabs - open as many as you need • Private browsing mode for anonymous history • Custom search engines - choose your preferred provider Perfect For: • Users who want hands-free browsing while multitasking • People with accessibility needs or limited hand mobility • Students researching multiple topics simultaneously • Professionals managing various projects • Privacy enthusiasts who value data protection • Anyone tired of slow, cluttered browsers • Users who want a premium browsing experience What Makes Glide Special? Unlike other browsers that bog you down with unnecessary features, Glide focuses on what matters most: speed, privacy, and innovation. Our revolutionary gesture controls let you browse completely hands-free by simply tilting your device, while our streamlined design ensures every interaction is smooth and intuitive. Our advanced engine delivers web pages faster than ever. The free version gives you a taste of what modern browsing should feel like, with essential privacy features and ad blocking built right in. Upgrade to Premium to unlock unlimited tabs, private browsing, and the freedom to choose your search engine. Join thousands of users who have already made the switch to faster, more private browsing. Download Glide today and discover what the web was meant to be. Start browsing better. Start browsing with Glide. TERMS OF SERVICE: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ PRIVACY POLICY: https://pmstani.github.io/#privacy

About

MarsBrowser

Features
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Mars is a fast, focused browser with powerful protection, flexible tab organization, and optional AI tools built around the page you are viewing. CLEANER BROWSING Built-in blocking helps stop ads, trackers, popups, and supported video ads without an extra extension. AI BESIDE THE PAGE Optional AI tools can summarize, explain, and help with the page you are viewing. Features are used only when you invoke them and may require an eligible Mars plan. ROOM FOR EVERY MISSION Keep work, research, and play separate with Spaces. On larger screens, use split view and multiple windows to keep related pages together. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Browse without a Mars account. Content blocking runs on-device, and your browsing history is stored locally by default. MORE OF THE WEB Save downloads, use private tabs, and choose your preferred search engine. SUBSCRIPTIONS AND TERMS Some features require an optional monthly Mars subscription. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel them in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://marbrowser.com/privacy - Support URL: https://marbrowser.com/support - Marketing URL (optional): https://marbrowser.com

Screenshots

Glide3 screens
MarsBrowser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: MarsBrowser at Free against Glide's $1.99. On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

MarsBrowser is free to download; Glide costs $1.99 up front. Glide sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and MarsBrowser sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Glide versus MarsBrowser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGlideMarsBrowser
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB245 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperPierre StanislasKeyDataAI

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Glide

One-time1
  • Glide Premium$2.99
2 purchases

MarsBrowser

Subscriptions2
  • Basic$0.991 Month
  • Mars Live$19.991 Month

Questions

Is Glide free?
Glide costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is MarsBrowser free?
MarsBrowser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Glide or MarsBrowser have ads?
Neither Glide nor MarsBrowser shows ads.

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