Comparison

jBrowse vs WebDAV Browser

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

Head to head
About

jBrowse

A private browser offering customizable protection modes for ad and tracker blocking. It features a robust privacy engine, distraction blocking, and a built-in password manager. Users can manage settings per site for a tailored browsing experience.

Highlights
  • Customizable protection modes
  • Ad and tracker blocking
  • Fingerprint protection
  • Password manager
  • Per-site settings
  • Distraction blocking
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

WebDAV Browser

Access and manage your files from any WebDAV server directly on your device. Stream videos, search documents and images, scan paperwork, and back up your data privately without third-party clouds.

Highlights
  • Stream videos without downloading
  • Full-text search across servers
  • On-device text recognition in images/PDFs
  • Built-in document scanner
  • Automatic camera backup
  • Offline file access
  • Native iOS experience
Features
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Your storage, your rules: WebDAV Browser connects iPhone and iPad to your NAS, Nextcloud, or Storage Box – without a detour through someone else's cloud. STREAM INSTEAD OF DOWNLOAD • Videos start straight from the server – no full download first. • Subtitles (SRT), Picture in Picture, and pick up where you left off. • Play on Apple TV with AirPlay or on your TV with Chromecast. Your sign-in details stay on your device. • Photos, animated GIFs, PDFs, and documents open instantly in the gallery and preview. FIND EVERYTHING • Search across all your servers at once. • On-device text recognition also finds text in scans, images, and PDFs. • Results can appear in Spotlight search if you like. • Ask questions about your documents: Apple Intelligence creates answers with source links right on your device. BACK UP AND UPLOAD • Camera backup: New photos and videos go to your own server automatically, on Wi-Fi only if you prefer. • Folder sync: A folder from the Files app stays up to date on your server automatically. • Uploads keep running in the background, even after you close the app. • All uploads and downloads at a glance: with speed, time remaining, and a notification when everything is done. • Scan documents and upload them as PDFs. • Save to your server from any app with the Share menu. OFFLINE AND TIDY • Make files available offline and browse folders without a connection. • Clean up storage: Find duplicates and similar photos, videos, and documents. Only what you select is deleted. GET THERE FASTER • Shortcuts and Siri: Open folders, search, or upload files. • Widgets for favorites and transfers, plus “Back Up Now” in Control Center. • Help center with setup guides for every provider. Error messages tell you what to do next. MADE FOR IPAD • Sidebar with favorites and recently opened files. • Multiple windows, drag and drop, and keyboard shortcuts. SECURE AND PRIVATE • Passwords are stored only in iCloud Keychain. • Self-signed certificates on your NAS are checked and remembered on first connect. If a certificate changes, you're warned. • App lock with Face ID, Touch ID, or passcode – it also covers open videos. • No tracking and no servers of our own: Your files go straight from your server to your device. WORKS WITH Nextcloud, ownCloud, Hetzner Storage Box, Synology, QNAP, MagentaCLOUD, HiDrive, pCloud, Koofr, and any other WebDAV server – with presets for a quick start. LEGAL Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.viovenia.com/en/apps/webdav-browser/privacy-policy

Screenshots

jBrowse3 screens
WebDAV Browser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: WebDAV Browser at Free against jBrowse's $2.99. jBrowse's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

WebDAV Browser is free to download; jBrowse costs $2.99 up front. WebDAV Browser sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $8.99 per year. jBrowse asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

jBrowse ships an update every 2 weeks, WebDAV Browser every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
jBrowse versus WebDAV Browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterjBrowseWebDAV Browser
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB16 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperJohn FriedsonViovenia UG (haftungsbeschränkt)

In-app purchases

None

jBrowse

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

WebDAV Browser

Subscriptions1
  • Premium$8.991 Year

Questions

Is jBrowse free?
jBrowse costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is WebDAV Browser free?
WebDAV Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do jBrowse or WebDAV Browser have ads?
Neither jBrowse nor WebDAV Browser shows ads.
Which is updated more often, jBrowse or WebDAV Browser?
jBrowse ships an update every 2 weeks, and WebDAV Browser every 3 weeks. Most recently, jBrowse was updated on October 30, 2026 and WebDAV Browser on October 31, 2026.

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