jBrowse vs Octo Browser
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
jBrowse
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jBrowse is a fast, general purpose multi-tab private browser built for iPhone and iPad. Three protection modes let you choose your privacy level for each tab independently. PROTECTION MODES • Standard — Tracker and ad blocking (700+ domains). Good for social media and sites that need more access. • Safer — Rotating canvas, WebGL, and audio fingerprint. Third-party cookies blocked, referrers stripped, WebRTC blocked. • Strict — Full rotating fingerprint: hardware, screen resolution, fonts, CPU, RAM, and language all vary per site. A different "you" on every website. PRIVACY ENGINE • 700+ blocked domains: ads, analytics, session replay, telemetry • Notification requests blocked in all modes • URL tracking parameters stripped (utm_*, fbclid, gclid, msclkid, and 20+ more) • Bounce redirect bypass for Facebook, Reddit, Slack, and Medium • DNS leak prevention: blocks dns-prefetch and preconnect tags • Global Privacy Control (GPC) opt-out signal sent to every site • Invisible tracking pixel suppression • JavaScript alert/confirm/prompt dialogs suppressed DISTRACTION BLOCKING • Cookie and GDPR consent banners removed • Newsletter and subscription popups blocked • Sticky overlays and modal dialogs removed • Floating video players removed • Scroll-lock prevention • Reader Mode with optional Auto Reader Mode per site • Video and audio playback blocking (Safer/Strict) TABS & INTERFACE • Multiple tabs, each with its own protection mode • Tab strip with per-tab mode badges • Address bar: top or bottom • Icon bar: top, bottom, left, or right • Light, dark, or auto display mode • Swipe to go back or forward • Find in page PASSWORD MANAGER • Passwords stored in the iOS/iPadOS system Keychain • Face ID / Touch ID authentication • Autofill on login forms • Secure password generation on compatible pages • Enable or disable saving per site • No cloud sync — everything stays on your device PER-SITE SETTINGS • Override protection mode per domain • Enable or disable video playback per site • Reader Mode per site (Always, Never, or Global Default) • Allow WebRTC for video conferencing sites • Disable protections for compatibility when needed • Mark sites as Trusted to exempt from privacy clearing • Schedule automatic site refresh for frequently visited pages PRIVACY BY DESIGN jBrowse does not collect, store, or transmit any browsing data. No analytics, no crash reporting to third parties, no accounts required.
Octo Browser
This private browser allows you to create separate profiles for different online activities, ensuring your cookies, cache, and history remain isolated. Easily switch between work, personal, or research contexts without data leakage.
- Independent browser profiles
- Isolated cookies and cache
- Separate browsing history
- Customizable browser identification
- Proxy support (HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS5)
- Instant profile switching
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A private browser built on independent profiles. Create browser profiles for every context you need - work, personal, research, or anything else. Each profile is its own world, with its own cookies, cache, history, and settings. Switch between them in one tap. Nothing leaks between them. PROFILES THAT STAY SEPARATE Every browser profile is its own container. Cookies and sessions don't mix, and data from one profile never shows up in another. - Create profiles in seconds - Each profile has its own cookies, storage, and session - Instant switching from the main screen - Separate browser history POWERFUL BROWSING TOOLS Every profile comes with flexible settings you fully control: - Browser identification, language, timezone, and regional settings - Proxy (HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS5) MADE FOR EVERYDAY USE - Keep work and personal browsing fully separated - Stay signed in to different sites across different profiles
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Octo Browser at Free against jBrowse's $2.99. Octo Browser also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 weeks). 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
Octo Browser is free to download; jBrowse costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
jBrowse ships an update every 2 weeks, Octo Browser every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | jBrowse | Octo Browser |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 3.6 (22 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 53.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 22 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | John Friedson | BLACKBIRD SECURE BROWSING LTD |
In-app purchases
jBrowse
No in-app purchases
Octo Browser
No in-app purchases






