# Parse vs Umbra Browser

The clearest difference is rating: Parse at 5.0 against Umbra Browser's 1.0. Parse also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Umbra Browser sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Parse asks for nothing beyond the download.

Parse holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Parse ships an update monthly, Umbra Browser every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Parse | Umbra Browser |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parse-split-the-bill/id6760669292/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/umbra-browser/id6761460876/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 12 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Aiden Magarian](https://appshunter.io/developer/1885616736) | [Kevin Stewart](https://appshunter.io/developer/1840294398) |

## What reviewers say

### Parse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parse-split-the-bill/id6760669292)

Effortlessly divide restaurant bills by scanning receipts. The app automatically itemizes expenses, allowing friends to claim their orders via QR code. Settle up instantly with personalized Venmo requests, eliminating manual calculations and awkward discussions.

**Highlights:** Receipt scanning for automatic itemization, QR code sharing for order claiming, Instant Venmo request generation, Eliminates manual bill calculation, Reduces awkward payment conversations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Umbra Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/umbra-browser/id6761460876)

A privacy-focused browser that isolates each tab into a secure vault, blocking ads and trackers. It offers encrypted bookmarks, anti-fingerprinting, and optional integration with a password manager. All features are available for free.

**Highlights:** Tab isolation with per-tab data destruction, Built-in ad and tracker blocking, Anti-fingerprinting technologies, Encrypted bookmarks and DNS-over-HTTPS, Optional password manager integration, Reader mode for distraction-free browsing, Userscript support for custom functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Eclipse Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Eclipse Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Eclipse Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Parse free?

Parse is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Umbra Browser free?

Umbra Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Parse or Umbra Browser?

Parse is rated higher. Parse averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Umbra Browser averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Parse or Umbra Browser have ads?

Neither Parse nor Umbra Browser shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Parse or Umbra Browser?

Parse ships an update monthly, and Umbra Browser every 2 months. Most recently, Parse was updated on October 31, 2026 and Umbra Browser on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
