Comparison

Astor vs Bifrost Browser

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

Head to head
About

Astor

This browser offers a unique one-handed control experience with intuitive gesture navigation and a clean, translucent interface. Enjoy background media playback, private browsing, and a customizable start page for a streamlined web experience.

Highlights
  • Intuitive gesture controls
  • Liquid glass UI
  • Background media playback
  • Private browsing mode
  • Save for later reading list
  • Instant text search
  • Customizable interface
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■ About Astor Astor is a new web browser designed for effortless one-handed control and clean aesthetics. Simply swipe the "Control Sphere" at the bottom of the screen to perform your everyday browsing actions smoothly with one hand. [Key Features] - Intuitive Gesture Controls Swipe the sphere at the bottom of the screen—up, down, left, right, or diagonally up—to access core features instantly. Easily switch between multiple open tabs in no time. - Beautiful Liquid Glass UI Features a translucent "Liquid Glass" design that stays out of the way of web content, allowing you to make full use of your screen. - Non-Stop Media — Background Playback & PiP Your video and audio keep playing even when your screen is locked, while using other apps, or when switching between tabs. Supports true background playback and Picture-in-Picture (PiP), making it ideal for listening to music videos, lectures, or live streams while multitasking. Enjoy PiP and background audio even on supported sites where they are normally restricted. - Private Mode Browse without leaving a trace. History, cookies, and cache are automatically wiped the moment you close a tab. Seamlessly switch between normal and private modes with a distinct color theme that lets you know which mode you're in at a glance. Includes a dedicated bookmarking feature for private mode. - Save for Later (Reading List) Save articles you want to read later with a single tap from the share menu or by long-pressing any link. Easily track read and unread items to keep your list organized. - Instant Text Search Simply select text on any web page to quickly perform a smart search right from the sphere. No need to open a new tab to copy and paste. - Customizable to Your Taste Freely customize your start page, as well as the sphere's size and position, address bar display style, and more. Make Astor look and feel exactly the way you like. - Lightweight yet Feature-Packed Combines fast, clutter-free browsing with all the essential features you need for everyday use: - Powerful ad blocker - Thorough privacy protection (instant clearing of cookies and cache) - Eye-friendly dark mode - Uninterrupted playback across tabs - Trace-free private browsing - Set as default browser - Bookmark import from other browsers [Astor PRO (One-Time Purchase)] Astor PRO is a one-time purchase with no recurring subscription fees. A single purchase permanently unlocks all premium features, giving you a smooth, ad-free browsing experience forever.

About

Bifrost Browser

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Bifrost(ビフレスト)は片手で快適に操作できる、ジェスチャー中心の iOS 向け Web ブラウザです。 【主な機能】 ■ ジェスチャー操作 L字ジェスチャーで戻る・進む・タブを閉じる・更新。横スワイプでタブ切り替え。 ■ タブグループ 6 色(赤・青・黄・橙・紫・緑)のグループでタブを整理。仕事用・プライベート用などの使い分けが可能。 ■ いつものサイト 新規タブを開くと 9 個のショートカット画面が表示。よく使うサイトに即アクセス。 ■ 広告ブロック AdGuard 互換のフィルタで広告・トラッキングを自動ブロック。サイト別の除外設定も可能。 ■ プライベートモード 履歴・Cookie をメモリのみで管理する独立モード。 ■ シンプルなダウンロード機能 ファイルは iOS の「ファイル」App から閲覧可能。 ■ カスタマイズ テーマ(自動/ライト/ダーク)、タブの高さなどを自由に変更。 ■ 課金要素 本アプリ内でBifrost Pro(App 内課金・買い切り)を購入すると、検索エンジンの選択、バックグラウンドタブ数の拡張、X のトレンド表示、Safari などからのブックマークのインポート等が使用可能。 ※基本機能はすべて無料で利用可能

Screenshots

Astor4 screens
Bifrost Browser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bifrost Browser at none against Astor's 4. Bifrost Browser also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 10 days) and device support (3 vs 1). On price 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. Astor sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Bifrost Browser asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Astor ships an update every 10 days, Bifrost Browser every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Astor versus Bifrost Browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAstorBifrost Browser
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB77 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperSUGURU KASEBEMASAYUKI KUROIWA

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Astor

One-time4
  • Send Espresso$0.99
  • Send Cafe Latte$4.99
  • PRO Plan$5.99
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  • Send Energy Drink$14.99
None

Bifrost Browser

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Astor free?
Astor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bifrost Browser free?
Bifrost Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Astor or Bifrost Browser have ads?
Neither Astor nor Bifrost Browser shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Astor or Bifrost Browser?
Astor ships an update every 10 days, and Bifrost Browser every 3 days. Most recently, Astor was updated on October 8, 2026 and Bifrost Browser on October 18, 2026.

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