Comparison

Anti Browser vs Polyshell Browser

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

Head to head
About

Anti Browser

Transform your iPhone into a focused tool by eliminating distractions like search bars and infinite scrolling. Access essential information quickly through QR codes, direct links, and reference tools, helping you reclaim your time and reduce digital overload.

Highlights
  • No search bar or suggestions
  • No infinite scroll
  • QR code scanning
  • Direct link opening
  • Wikipedia and AI summaries
  • Guide to system-level lockdown
Features
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Make your iPhone a tool, not a toy. Standard browsers are designed to keep you online. Anti Browser is designed to get you offline. We removed the search bar, the suggestions, and the infinite scroll so you can reclaim your time. ZERO SEARCH. ZERO SURF. The rabbit hole is closed. No Address Bar: You cannot type in a URL. No Search Engine: Google, Bing, etc are blocked. No Feed: There is nothing to scroll. GET IN. GET INFO. GET OUT. Anti Browser restores the internet to its original purpose: pure utility. Access only what you need, when you need it: QR Codes: Instantly scan menus and tickets. Direct Links: Open links sent via Messages, Mail, or Calendar. Reference Tools: Access Wikipedia and AI Summaries for quick answers. COMPLETE THE "DUMBPHONE" SETUP Anti Browser includes a built-in guide to locking down your iPhone at the system level. We walk you through disabling Safari and the App Store, leaving you with a device that has all the modern conveniences (Maps, Uber, Spotify) but none of the distractions. Stop scrolling. Start living. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.antibrowser.app/privacy

About

Polyshell Browser

Organize your online work into independent browsing spaces. Maintain separate sign-in states, site data, and browsing contexts for different tasks. This specialized tool enhances focus and reduces errors for professionals managing multiple online environments.

Highlights
  • Independent browsing spaces
  • Separate sign-in states
  • Customizable site data
  • Distraction-free interface
  • Quick workspace switching
  • Local data protection
Features
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Polyshell Browser Polyshell is a productivity-focused browsing tool designed for people who manage multiple online workspaces, such as e-commerce operators, cross-border teams, and digital professionals. Instead of treating browsing as a single, continuous session, Polyshell helps users organize their work into separate environments, making daily operations clearer, safer, and easier to manage. Built for Organized Online Work Many professionals need to handle different platforms, stores, or tasks every day. Polyshell allows you to create independent browsing spaces for different purposes, helping you stay focused and reduce operational mistakes caused by mixed sessions. Each workspace maintains its own: sign-in state site data browsing context This structure is especially useful for store operations, testing environments, and account-based workflows. Designed for Daily Operations Polyshell focuses on practical workflow efficiency, not unnecessary complexity: Quick switching between workspaces Clean and distraction-free interface Optimized performance for long work sessions Local data protection by design Everything is built to support repetitive, real-world work tasks. Flexible Expansion for Professional Needs Polyshell can be used for free with multiple workspaces. For users with more complex operational requirements, a subscription provides access to advanced configuration and workflow tools. These optional features are designed to support professional use cases and are not required for standard browsing or everyday tasks. Why Polyshell Polyshell is not a general-purpose browser replacement. It is a specialized tool for people who rely on structured online environments to get work done efficiently. Terms of Use (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy https://www.termsfeed.com/live/fe2b179e-0cf0-4749-82d7-c9199adc411e

Screenshots

Anti Browser4 screens
Polyshell Browser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Polyshell Browser at 5.0 against Anti Browser's 4.8. Polyshell Browser also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). Anti Browser's advantage is ratings volume (12 vs 1). On price, update cadence, 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. Anti Browser sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year and Polyshell Browser sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Polyshell Browser holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Anti Browser has 12 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Anti Browser ships an update every 4 days, Polyshell Browser every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Anti Browser versus Polyshell Browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAnti BrowserPolyshell Browser
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (12 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 6 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB4 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperJoseph Casey湘姗 许

Customer experience

Anti Browser

All ratings12 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral8.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative0.0%

Polyshell Browser

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Anti Browser

Subscriptions1
  • Yearly Subscription$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$34.99
3 purchases

Polyshell Browser

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Yearly$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$99.99

Questions

Is Anti Browser free?
Anti Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Polyshell Browser free?
Polyshell Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Anti Browser or Polyshell Browser?
Polyshell Browser is rated higher. Anti Browser averages 4.8 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Polyshell Browser averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Anti Browser or Polyshell Browser have ads?
Neither Anti Browser nor Polyshell Browser shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Anti Browser or Polyshell Browser?
Anti Browser ships an update every 4 days, and Polyshell Browser every 6 days. Most recently, Anti Browser was updated on September 19, 2026 and Polyshell Browser on June 1, 2026.

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