# Side Browser vs GlassBrowser

The clearest difference is update cadence: Side Browser at weekly against GlassBrowser's monthly. Side Browser also leads on iOS requirement (16.6 vs 26.4). GlassBrowser's advantage is ratings volume (4 vs 1) and device support (5 vs 2). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Side Browser sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and GlassBrowser sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Side Browser against 5.0 for GlassBrowser. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively.

Side Browser ships an update weekly, GlassBrowser monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Side Browser | GlassBrowser |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/side-browser-content-hub/id6756518809/reviews) | [5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glassbrowser/id6765816734/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **4** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 35 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 26.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Seiya.k](https://appshunter.io/developer/383021944) | [Vincent Galeano](https://appshunter.io/developer/1821763930) |

## What reviewers say

### Side Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/side-browser-content-hub/id6756518809)

Organize your favorite websites and browse them with fewer distractions. Save links with visual previews and group them into custom collections. Features split-screen browsing and app lock for privacy.

**Highlights:** Organize daily content in one place, Browse with reduced ads and clutter, Visual bookmarks with screenshots, Collections for custom organization, Split View browsing for multitasking, App Lock for privacy

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro (Monthly) | $0.99 | per month |
| Pro (Yearly) | $9.99 | per year |
| Pro (Lifetime) | $11.99 | one-time |


### GlassBrowser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glassbrowser/id6765816734)

Organize your favorite websites into live canvases for quick access. Switch to a full-screen browsing experience with Focus Mode. Designed for Apple devices, it offers enhanced privacy and a beautiful, distraction-free interface.

**Highlights:** Live Canvas for website organization, Focus Mode for full-screen browsing, Enhanced private browsing, Apple-first design, Flexible workspaces, Native iPhone and iPad experience

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GlassBrowser Pro | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Side Browser free?

Side Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is GlassBrowser free?

GlassBrowser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Side Browser or GlassBrowser?

Side Browser and GlassBrowser are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 4 ratings respectively.

### Do Side Browser or GlassBrowser have ads?

Neither Side Browser nor GlassBrowser shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Side Browser or GlassBrowser?

Side Browser ships an update weekly, and GlassBrowser monthly. Most recently, Side Browser was updated on November 5, 2026 and GlassBrowser on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*