Comparison

jBrowse vs HootArk 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

HootArk Browser

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HootArk is a mobile browser with AI inside. Use it like any browser. Use it for Web3 when you need to. BROWSE AS USUAL Open sites, search, switch tabs. Fast, familiar, made for one hand. AI WHEN YOU WANT IT Long page? Get a short summary. Unsure about a site? Get a clearer read before you go further. Help is there; it does not take over. READY FOR WEB3 Built for the open web — including Web3 — without making crypto the whole product. If you never need that, HootArk still works as a clean everyday browser. Simple. Private by design. No extra apps for the basic job of opening the internet. Learn more: https://hootark.com

Screenshots

jBrowse3 screens
HootArk Browser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: HootArk Browser at Free against jBrowse's $2.99. HootArk Browser also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On ads, in-app purchases 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

HootArk Browser is free to download; jBrowse costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
jBrowse versus HootArk Browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterjBrowseHootArk Browser
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB46 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperJohn FriedsonX Browser Limited

In-app purchases

None

jBrowse

No in-app purchases

None

HootArk Browser

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is jBrowse free?
jBrowse costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is HootArk Browser free?
HootArk Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do jBrowse or HootArk Browser have ads?
Neither jBrowse nor HootArk Browser shows ads.

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