Permission Browser vs Wayline Browser
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Permission Browser
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Permission is a family browser built to give parents clarity and control over how their children explore the web. Instead of handing a child an unrestricted browser, Permission creates a structured browsing environment where parents decide whatβs allowed and how long it can be used. With Permission, parents can: β’ Approve specific websites through a whitelist β’ Block unwanted content before it loads β’ Set daily browsing time limits β’ See clear insights into browsing activity within the Permission platform β’ Help children understand why a page was blocked Every page is checked against parent-defined rules before it renders. If something isnβt allowed, the child sees a simple explanation β creating consistency instead of confusion. Browsing activity inside the Permission browser powers insights across the Permission platform, helping parents understand patterns and guide healthier digital habits. Permission is designed to balance independence and oversight β giving kids a usable browser experience while giving parents meaningful visibility and control. No ads. No unnecessary tracking. Just structured browsing and insights built for families.
Wayline Browser
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Wayline Browser is a clean, general-purpose web browser for iPhone. It opens HTTP and HTTPS links directly, lets you search or enter a web address from the start page, and gives you familiar controls for tabs, bookmarks, history, private browsing, and downloads. Designed around local-first privacy, Wayline keeps browsing tools understandable. Bookmarks, history, regular tabs, and website data are managed on your device. Private tabs are not restored after relaunch. The Website Data screen lets you review stored website data by site and remove it when you choose. What you can do: - Search or enter any web address - Open HTTP and HTTPS links directly - Use regular and private tabs - Save bookmarks and revisit browsing history - Review and clear website data by site - Export downloads with the iOS share sheet - Clear browsing data from Settings Wayline uses Apple's WebKit engine on iPhone and is built for a quiet, predictable browsing experience without accounts, ads, or in-app analytics.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Permission Browser at 3 against Wayline Browser's 1. On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Permission Browser | Wayline Browser |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | β |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 β better | 16.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Permission.io Inc. | Olga Sharkova |
In-app purchases
Permission Browser
No in-app purchases
Wayline Browser
No in-app purchases
Questions
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