Comparison

jBrowse vs Octo Browser

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

Head to head
About

jBrowse

Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • Independent browser profiles
  • Isolated cookies and cache
  • Separate browsing history
  • Customizable browser identification
  • Proxy support (HTTP, HTTPS, SOCKS5)
  • Instant profile switching
Features
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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

Screenshots

jBrowse3 screens
Octo Browser4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
jBrowse versus Octo Browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterjBrowseOcto Browser
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating—3.6 (22 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—53.3% of reviews
Number of ratings—22 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB16 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperJohn FriedsonBLACKBIRD SECURE BROWSING LTD

In-app purchases

None

jBrowse

No in-app purchases

None

Octo Browser

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is jBrowse free?
jBrowse costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Octo Browser free?
Octo Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do jBrowse or Octo Browser have ads?
Neither jBrowse nor Octo Browser shows ads.
Which is updated more often, jBrowse or Octo Browser?
jBrowse ships an update every 2 weeks, and Octo Browser every 6 days. Most recently, jBrowse was updated on October 24, 2026 and Octo Browser on October 25, 2026.

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