Comparison

Side Browser vs X Browser

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

Head to head
About

Side Browser

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
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Too many tabs? Bookmarks you can never find again? Pages buried in ads? Side Browser keeps the sites you visit every day in one clean place — videos, articles, news, comics, web novels, forums, tools, and research pages, all a tap away. Open them faster, with fewer distracting ads and a cleaner layout. ■ Browse your daily content in one place Keep your favorite videos, articles, news, comics, novels, forums, work tools, and research pages in one simple browser. ■ Browse with less clutter Side Browser helps reduce ads and distracting elements on web pages so you can focus on the content you want to view. Effectiveness may vary depending on the website. ■ Visual bookmarks with screenshots Bookmark pages with screenshots so you can find the right page more easily than with text-only bookmarks. ■ Collections for every use case Create folders for videos, articles, comics, novels, work, research, travel, shopping, and more. ■ Split View browsing Open two pages side by side for comparison, research, reference, or multitasking. ■ App Lock support Protect your personal browser with passcode lock when opening or returning to the app. ■ Free for 30 days, then Pro Every feature is free for the first 30 days after you install the app. After that, adding favorites, adding sites to the patrol list, Split View, and bulk add require Pro (monthly / yearly). You can keep viewing and deleting the favorites and patrol sites you already saved for free. Side Browser is a web browser and content link organizer. It does not provide comics, novels, videos, articles, or other third-party content inside the app. Users can save and browse their own URLs. Ad and clutter reduction may vary depending on the website. ――――――――――― About the subscription - Side Browser Pro (monthly / yearly) - Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. - The subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. - Manage or cancel anytime in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. - Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ - Privacy Policy: https://fillapps.com/privacy/

About

X Browser

A fast, private web browser that blocks trackers and ads by default. It offers private browsing modes, media playback features like Picture-in-Picture and AirPlay, and a streamlined download manager. Your browsing data remains on your device.

Highlights
  • Always-on tracker and ad blocking
  • Private browsing mode with per-tab isolation
  • Picture-in-Picture for HTML5 videos
  • AirPlay support for Apple TV
  • Streamlined downloads with pause/resume
  • Customizable new tab page
  • On-device data storage
Features
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X Browser is a private, fast web browser built around the way you actually use the internet: without surveillance, without clutter, and without slow pages. —— SHIELDS THAT JUST WORK —— X Browser ships with always-on Shields that block trackers, banner ads, gambling redirects, and forced pop-ups before they ever load. Pages render faster, your battery lasts longer, and your activity stays your own. • On-device blocklist — nothing about your browsing leaves your phone • One-tap Shields panel on every page shows what was blocked • Auto-upgrade insecure HTTP connections to HTTPS • Optional script blocking for the strictest sites • Pop-up and redirect blocking, even on aggressive sites —— PRIVATE BROWSING, ACTUALLY PRIVATE —— Tap once to switch to Private Mode. Private tabs live in a fully isolated space — no cookies shared, no history written, nothing saved to disk. Close the tab and it's gone for good. • No accounts, no sign-in, no cloud sync of your browsing • Clear cookies, cache, and site data in one tap from Settings • Per-tab cookie isolation in Private Mode —— MEDIA THAT WORKS THE WAY APPLE INTENDED —— Most browsers fight you on videos. X Browser makes them behave. • Picture-in-Picture for any HTML5 video — keep watching while you scroll, message, or switch apps • AirPlay any video to your Apple TV from any web player • Smart tab muting — only the visible tab makes sound, the rest pause until you switch back —— DOWNLOADS, STRAIGHT TO FILES —— Long-press any link to download. Files land in your On My iPhone → X Browser folder, ready to open, share, or move. • Pause, resume, and inspect every download • Recognizes videos, images, PDFs, archives, and more • Survives app restarts — large files keep going • See exactly where each file is saved —— A NEW TAB PAGE THAT FEELS LIKE HOME —— Open a new tab and you get pinned favorites, recent visits, and a clean address bar. No tracking pixels, no sponsored content, no clutter. • Choose your search engine: Google, DuckDuckGo, or Bing • Address bar suggests from your own history, not the internet • Custom favorites you can rearrange and edit any time —— DESIGNED FOR THE iPHONE YOU OWN —— X Browser is built in SwiftUI for iOS 17 and later, with a chrome that gets out of the way. Light and dark mode both look great. iPad layouts supported. • Modern multi-tab switcher with live page thumbnails • Smooth, native gestures — pinch to zoom, swipe to go back • Poppins typography throughout • Optimized for the latest iPhone displays —— YOUR DATA STAYS ON YOUR DEVICE —— X Browser does not track you. There is no account system. There is no third-party analytics. We don't collect, store, share, or sell your browsing data. Ever. No accounts. No sign-ups. No subscriptions. Just a fast, private browser that does what you expect. —— Subscription Plans —— Unlock the full potential of X Browser Pro with a premium subscription: Weekly Plan - $0.99/week Monthly Plan – $2.99/month Yearly Plan – $24.99/year Subscriptions auto-renew unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime via your iTunes Account Settings. Any unused portion of a free trial will be forfeited when a subscription is purchased. —— Legal —— Terms of Use: https://tubelite-ios.blogspot.com/p/tubelite-terms.html Privacy Policy: https://tubelite-ios.blogspot.com/p/tubelite-privacypolicy.html —— Support —— Have questions or feedback? Email us at: Pankajbhil1818@gmail.com

Screenshots

Side Browser4 screens
X Browser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Side Browser at 5.0 against X Browser's 4.0. Side Browser also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). X Browser's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

Both are free to download. Side Browser sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and X Browser sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Side Browser holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: X Browser has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Side Browser ships an update every 5 days, X Browser every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Side Browser versus X Browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSide BrowserX Browser
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.0 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings16 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB15 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperSeiya.kPankaj Bhil

Customer experience

Side Browser

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

X Browser

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative16.7%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Side Browser

Subscriptions2
  • Side Browser Pro(月額)$0.991 Month
  • Side Browser Pro(yearly)$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Side Browser Pro (Lifetime)$11.99
3 purchases

X Browser

Subscriptions3
  • X Browser Pro - Private Web Browser$0.997 Days
  • X Browser Pro - Private Web Browser$2.991 Month
  • X Browser Pro - Private Web Browser$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Side Browser free?
Side Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is X Browser free?
X Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Side Browser or X Browser?
Side Browser is rated higher. Side Browser averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while X Browser averages 4.0 from 6 ratings.
Do Side Browser or X Browser have ads?
X Browser shows ads; Side Browser does not.
Which is updated more often, Side Browser or X Browser?
Side Browser ships an update every 5 days, and X Browser every 2 weeks. Most recently, Side Browser was updated on October 8, 2026 and X Browser on October 22, 2026.

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