Joypic vs VanBrowser
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Joypic
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Joypic is a multi-purpose iOS browser focused on browsing, material collection, and image processing. It helps you organize images and other materials more efficiently while browsing, and manage local files securely on your device. With multiple search engines, full-page screenshots, image tools, a local material library, and privacy protection, Joypic is your everyday assistant for collecting and managing visual content. [Key features] [Multi-engine browser] - Fast browsing experience powered by WebKit - Built-in search engines such as Google, Baidu, and Bing, with quick switching - Tab management, bookmarks, and browsing history for quick access to frequent sites - Full-page screenshots to save complete web pages for notes, references, or archiving [Material collection and organization] - Detect images and other resources on web pages to help you collect materials quickly - Save collected images to a local material library for easier browsing and organization - Search and sort files to keep your materials clear and structured - Preview common image and media formats, and remember playback progress so you can continue later [Image toolbox] - Image compression: adjust size and quality to balance clarity and file size - Format conversion: convert between JPEG, PNG, WebP, HEIC, and more - Image cropping: freeform and preset ratio cropping for social posts and image editing - Images to PDF: combine multiple images into one PDF for study materials or work documents - AI image processing: intelligent enhancement and optimization. Some features use third-party AI services. See the Privacy Policy for details. [Local material library] - Manage collected images and local files in one place - Sort and filter by time, type, or name - Move, copy, and delete files in batches for faster organization - Preview multiple media formats to quickly confirm content [Security and privacy] - Protect app access with Face ID / Touch ID or a passcode - Optional app lock to help prevent unauthorized access - No account registration is required in this version, and personally identifiable information is not collected - No ads or third-party analytics SDKs in this version. Any future changes will be described in the Privacy Policy. [Design and experience] - Light and dark mode support, following the system appearance - Interface support for Chinese and English Joypic helps you browse the web, collect materials, and organize everyday content more efficiently while staying compliant with local laws and website terms of use. Please use all features in accordance with applicable laws and the terms of the websites you visit. [Terms of Use] https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ [Privacy Policy] https://qutu.joypic.app/cn/privacy-policy
VanBrowser
A fast, private web browser designed for Apple devices. It prioritizes user control and transparency by avoiding AI features and data collection. Offers advanced tools for inspecting web activity and managing online identities.
- No AI features
- Advanced web inspection tools
- Persona-based identity separation
- Tracker and ad blocking
- Local data storage
- Optional iCloud sync
- Native Apple device design
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Fast, private, and built natively for Mac, iPhone, and iPad, VanBrowser puts you in control of your browsing experience instead of collecting data about it. Many browsers racing to add AI assistants, cloud services, and increasingly complicated and hidden interfaces. VanBrowser takes a different approach. It is a browser first, designed to help you browse the web with more transparency. NO AI. NONE. VanBrowser includes no AI features. No chatbot. No page summaries. No assistant watching what you browse. No prompts asking you to generate content. What you do in VanBrowser never becomes training data for us because we don't collect it in the first place. We don't collect data: You're not the product. Instead of monetizing your browsing activity, we rely on Pro subscriptions and optional tips to support continued development. SEE WHAT THE WEB IS DOING Most browsers hide what happens behind the scenes. VanBrowser puts that information in front of you. A live status bar shows page load times, transferred data, and resource counts as pages load. Open the Cookies, Network, and Page Info panels to inspect what a site sets, requests, and loads. Advanced users can also send and inspect raw web requests directly. PERSONAS: SEPARATE YOUR ONLINE IDENTITIES Keep work and personal accounts separate without juggling multiple browsers. Personas provide isolated browsing environments with their own cookies and device identities, making it easy to: • Stay logged into multiple accounts at the same time • Keep work and personal browsing separate • Open websites as a clean device • Automatically send specific websites to the correct Persona PRIVACY BY DEFAULT VanBrowser blocks many trackers and ads using maintained blocklists and is designed to give you greater control over your browsing data. History, bookmarks, passwords, and settings are stored locally on your Mac by default. If you use multiple devices, you can optionally enable iCloud sync to share supported data through your own iCloud account. VanBrowser is designed to minimize the collection of user data. We do not operate a cloud service for storing your browsing history, bookmarks, passwords, or synced data. BUILT NATIVELY FOR MAC, IPHONE, AND IPAD VanBrowser is designed specifically for macOS, iPhone, and iPad and feels at home here. Features include: • Tabbed browsing • Bookmarks and bookmarks bar • History and downloads • Reader View • Find in Page • Zoom controls • Built-in password vault • Built-in payment card vault • Per-site controls • Accessibility-focused design ACCESSIBILITY FIRST VanBrowser includes support for VoiceOver, Voice Control, and accessibility-focused customization throughout the app. FREE AND PRO VanBrowser is free to use. Upgrade to Pro to unlock iCloud sync, additional Personas, and other advanced features. A browser should work for you, not advertisers, data brokers, or AI companies. VanBrowser is a browser. That's the point. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: VanBrowser at every 3 days against Joypic's every 5 weeks. VanBrowser also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Joypic sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and VanBrowser sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Joypic ships an update every 5 weeks, VanBrowser every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 1, 2026.
| Parameter | Joypic | VanBrowser |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (7 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 7 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 71 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | 贤 罗 | Vertolini |
In-app purchases
Joypic
- 趣图浏览器 Pro (月度订阅)$6.991 Month
- 趣图浏览器 Pro(年度订阅)$39.991 Year
VanBrowser
- VanBrowser (Monthly)$1.991 Month
- VanBrowser Pro (Yearly)$19.991 Year
- Small Tip$2.99
- Medium Tip$6.99
- Large Tip$12.99
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- VanBrowser Pro (Lifetime)$49.99









