Comparison

Avodek vs HalfMoon Browser

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

Head to head
About

Avodek

Browse the web securely with advanced tracker blocking, threat detection, and AI-powered tools for summarizing and extracting content. Enjoy a private browsing experience with features like HTTPS enforcement and automatic cookie banner dismissal.

Highlights
  • Tracker and ad blocking
  • Phishing and threat detection
  • AI-powered summaries and chat
  • Content extraction (contacts, images, text)
  • HTTPS enforcement
  • Automatic cookie banner dismissal
  • Built-in download manager
Features
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Browse without being followed. Avodek blocks trackers, detects threats, and gives you powerful tools to extract what matters, all while keeping your data private. PROTECTION BUILT IN Blocks trackers and ads, removes tracking codes from links, and auto-dismisses cookie banners. Detects fake websites and phishing attempts, warns you before risky downloads, and enforces HTTPS on 1000+ major sites. OPTIONAL AI Chat with Grok, from SpaceXAI, or summarize the page you're on. Nothing from a page or chat goes to the AI until you allow it. Every day includes a few free summaries and chats, or up to 100 with Avodek Pro, a one-time purchase. FEATURES - Save contacts from any webpage - View and save every image at the highest resolution available - Export text and links with one tap - Set Avodek as your default browser - Bookmarks, Top Sites, and tabs with live previews - Find on page, reader mode, and desktop view - A download manager that flags risky files - Open links from other apps with the Share Extension Your history, bookmarks, and downloads stay on your device. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

HalfMoon Browser

Features
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A browser that lets you do everything with one hand. HalfMoon Browser is a lightweight web browser specifically designed for one-handed operation on iPhones. It consolidates operations such as back, search, and tab switching into a "dial" accessible from the edge of the screen, aiming for ultimate comfort by allowing you to complete browsing with just your thumb. ■ Unique dial operation for one-handed use Place your finger on the left or right edge of the screen, and a semi-circular dial will unfold. Simply slide your finger up or down and release to execute the desired function. • Back / Forward / Home • New Tab / Tab Switch / Close Tab • Search / URL Input • Add Bookmark • Instantly jump to the top/bottom of the page • Remove Ads / Share / In-page Search / Auto-scroll / Settings (submenu) Even on larger devices, there's no need to stretch your finger to the center or top of the screen. ■ Extensive customization to create your own preferences The contents of the dial can be edited at any time from the settings. • Add, delete, and rearrange items • Swap left and right dials (switch between dominant and non-dominant hands) • Two operation modes (hold & release / tap switching) • Adjust dial size from 0.8x to 1.8x • Adjust haptic feedback intensity ■ Unprecedentedly powerful ad blocking HalfMoon's ad blocking operates with a three-layer structure. • Layer 1: URL filtering blocks over 200 ad-delivery domains at the communication level • Layer 2: CSS hiding removes ad containers from the screen • Layer 3: Detection bypass (prevents "Please unblock ads" warnings and automatic ad reloads) Furthermore, ads that were not completely blocked by the filter can be manually removed with a single tap from the "Remove Ads" submenu. Hidden selectors are remembered per site, so they will be hidden from the start the next time you open the site. ■ Other Features • Private Browser (Protected by Face ID / Touch ID) • Forced Dark Mode (Inverts white background sites to darker display) • Super Dark (Darks the entire screen, adjustable from 10-85%) • Password Save (Encrypted to Keychain on your device) • Site Data / Download / History Management ■ About the Pro Version Almost all features of HalfMoon Browser are available for free. If you like it, please support us by purchasing the Pro version. The following features are unlocked with a one-time purchase: • Expands the number of dial items from 6 to 12 each • Favorites exclusive to Private Mode ■ Privacy This app does not send user browsing data to the developer's servers. History, bookmarks, and passwords are all stored on your device. We do not use analytics tools, crash report SDKs, or collect advertising IDs (IDFA).

Screenshots

Avodek4 screens
HalfMoon Browser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: HalfMoon Browser at 16.0 against Avodek's 18.6. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Avodek sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and HalfMoon Browser sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Avodek ships an update every 2 weeks, HalfMoon Browser fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Avodek versus HalfMoon Browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAvodekHalfMoon Browser
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB5 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperEpiqara LLCKotaro Tominaga

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Avodek

One-time1
  • Avodek Pro$14.99
1 purchases

HalfMoon Browser

One-time1
  • Pro 版へアップグレード$1.99

Questions

Is Avodek free?
Avodek is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HalfMoon Browser free?
HalfMoon Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Avodek or HalfMoon Browser have ads?
Neither Avodek nor HalfMoon Browser shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Avodek or HalfMoon Browser?
Avodek ships an update every 2 weeks, and HalfMoon Browser fortnightly. Most recently, Avodek was updated on October 24, 2026 and HalfMoon Browser on October 24, 2026.

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