BSV Browser vs Astor
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BSV Browser
This app offers tools for efficient BSV Blockchain interaction, including secure key management, decentralized identity, and instant payments. Browse the decentralized web and access Web3 applications seamlessly.
- BSV Blockchain interaction
- Secure key management
- Decentralized identity
- Instant BSV payments
- Web3 application access
- BRC-100 Wallet Interface
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BSV Browser provides all the tools you need to interact with the BSV Blockchain efficiently. Linked key derivation, robust cryptographic signatures, secure encryption, and strict access permissions safeguard your keys. Browse the decentralized web with built-in identity and payment capabilities. Access Web3 applications seamlessly. Decentralized Identity Leverage cryptographic identity certificates for selective data revelation. Manage identity securely and privately. Instant Payments: Send and receive BSV payments instantly with low fees. Perfect for microtransactions and everyday use. Implements the BRC-100 Wallet Interface. Configure with any Wallet Authentication Backend and Storage Infrastructure. Designed specifically for mobile devices with intuitive touch controls and responsive design.
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.
- 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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: BSV Browser at 4.0 against Astor's 1.0. BSV Browser also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. Astor sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. BSV Browser asks for nothing beyond the download.
BSV Browser holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BSV Browser has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
BSV Browser ships an update every 8 days, Astor every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BSV Browser | Astor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (5 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days — better | Every 10 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 66 MB | 68 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | BSV Association | SUGURU KASEBE |
Customer experience
BSV Browser
Astor
In-app purchases
BSV Browser
No in-app purchases
Astor
- Send Espresso$0.99
- Send Cafe Latte$4.99
- PRO Plan$5.99
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