Wisp vs Nora
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Frameless browsing experience
- Optimized for cloud gaming
- iOS Game Mode integration
- Customizable gesture navigation
- Always-On mode for kiosks
- Privacy-focused design
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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.
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.
- Multiple account support
- Ad and tracker blocking
- Video and image downloads
- URL tracking parameter removal
- Text selection
- Zoom functionality
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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/
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
Wisp ships an update monthly, Nora every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Wisp | Nora |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better | 4.8 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 52 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Tony Sundharam | Nonbili Inc. |
Customer experience
Wisp
Nora
In-app purchases
Wisp
- Super Res Streams$1.99
- Advanced Gesture Zones$3.99
Nora
- Nora Sync$1.991 Month








