Comparison

Wisp vs Nora

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

Head to head
About

Wisp

This app offers a completely frameless web browsing experience, removing all UI elements for maximum immersion. It's ideal for cloud gaming, kiosks, and digital signage, providing a clean, edge-to-edge display.

Highlights
  • Frameless browsing experience
  • Optimized for cloud gaming
  • iOS Game Mode integration
  • Customizable gesture navigation
  • Always-On mode for kiosks
  • Privacy-focused design
Features
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Wisp removes the browser "chrome" elements like address bars, toolbars, and status indicators to give you a truly frameless, immersive web experience. Turn your iPhone or iPad into a dedicated handheld console or a kiosk. While standard browsers force UI elements onto the screen, Wisp gets out of your way. It is the essential utility for cloud gamers, digital signage, and minimalists. BUILT FOR CLOUD GAMING Finally, play services like Xbox Cloud Gaming, GeForce Now, and Luna without the clutter. --- Zero UI, 100% Immersion: Reclaim your screen real estate. No white bars or buttons blocking your view—just the game. --- iOS Game Mode Support: Wisp integrates with iOS Game Mode to prioritize performance and reduce background activity for the lowest possible latency. --- Desktop-Class Quality: Automatically requests high-resolution desktop streams (1080p+) instead of limited mobile versions. --- Controller Ready: Full support for Bluetooth controllers (Xbox, PS5, Backbone, etc.) with no input interference. CUSTOMIZABLE CONTROLS Because there are no visible buttons, Wisp uses intuitive gestures that you can customize in Settings: --- Smart Gestures: Swipe to go back, long-press to access the menu, or create custom zones. --- No Accidental Exits: "Locked" browsing ensures you never accidentally swipe out of a game during an intense moment. PERFECT FOR KIOSKS & DASHBOARDS Need to display a Home Assistant dashboard, a live metric counter, or a digital menu? --- Always-On Mode: Prevents screen dimming while active. --- Clean Presentation: Display content edge-to-edge for a professional look. KEY FEATURES • Frameless Engine: Removes top and bottom system bars. • Game Mode Integration: Prioritizes frame rates and responsiveness. • Gesture Navigation: fully configurable swipes and zones. • Privacy Focused: A lightweight browser that doesn't track your data. Stop playing in a tab. Start playing in Wisp.

About

Nora

This app is a free, open-source browser designed to enhance your social media experience. It supports multiple accounts, blocks ads and trackers, and allows video and image downloads from various platforms. Enjoy a cleaner, more efficient way to browse your favorite social networks.

Highlights
  • Multiple account support
  • Ad and tracker blocking
  • Video and image downloads
  • URL tracking parameter removal
  • Text selection
  • Zoom functionality
Features
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Free and open source browser optimized for social network services. Features - Multiple accounts with separate cookie storage - Block ads and tracking - Zoom - Select text - Remove tracking url query params - Double tap to translate Supported SNS - Bluesky - Facebook - Instagram - LinkedIn - Reddit - Threads - TikTok - Tumblr - VK - X (Twitter) Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/macapps/stdeula/

Screenshots

Wisp4 screens
Nora3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Wisp at free against Nora's free with in-app purchases. Wisp also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Nora's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs monthly). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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. Wisp sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Nora sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Wisp holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 4 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wisp ships an update monthly, Nora every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Wisp versus Nora: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWispNora
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better4.8 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings5 — better4
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB52 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperTony SundharamNonbili Inc.

Customer experience

Wisp

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Nora

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Wisp

One-time2
  • Super Res Streams$1.99
  • Advanced Gesture Zones$3.99
1 purchases

Nora

Subscriptions1
  • Nora Sync$1.991 Month

Questions

Is Wisp free?
Wisp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Nora free?
Nora is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Wisp or Nora?
Wisp is rated higher. Wisp averages 5.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Nora averages 4.8 from 4 ratings.
Do Wisp or Nora have ads?
Neither Wisp nor Nora shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Wisp or Nora?
Wisp ships an update monthly, and Nora every 6 days. Most recently, Wisp was updated on September 24, 2026 and Nora on September 8, 2026.

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