Umbra Browser vs Redirect Websites
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Umbra Browser
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Umbra is a privacy-first browser that treats your data the way it should be treated โ as yours alone. Every feature is free. EVERY TAB IS A VAULT Each tab runs in its own isolated container. Cookies, cache, localStorage โ completely separated between tabs and destroyed the moment you close one. No browsing history is ever written to disk. BLOCK ADS & TRACKERS Umbra blocks ads, trackers, and fingerprinting scripts using built-in content blocking powered by EasyList and EasyPrivacy. See exactly what's blocked with the per-tab privacy shield โ tap the shield icon for a full breakdown of blocked ads, trackers, and scripts. ANTI-FINGERPRINTING Canvas fingerprinting, WebGL probing, AudioContext exploitation, navigator sniffing โ Umbra neutralizes the most common fingerprinting techniques by injecting protections at the browser level. ENCRYPTED EVERYTHING HTTPS-first browsing with automatic upgrade and HTTP warning interstitials. Encrypted DNS-over-HTTPS with your choice of provider (Cloudflare, Google, Quad9, and more). Bookmarks encrypted with AES-256-GCM, key stored in your Keychain. SSL certificate inspector โ tap the lock icon to verify any site's certificate. SMART PRIVACY FEATURES Automatic UTM parameter stripping on every URL. DuckDuckGo as default search engine (Startpage and Brave Search also available). Per-site whitelist to disable blocking where needed. Share sheet strips tracking parameters automatically. READER MODE Distraction-free reading with a clean, fast-loading text view. No ads, no popups, no clutter. USERSCRIPTS Install custom userscripts to extend Umbra's functionality. Inject JavaScript on any page โ block elements, restyle sites, or add features. SESSION RESTORE Pick up where you left off. Umbra saves your open tabs and restores them on launch. COMMAND PALETTE Quick-access command palette to switch tabs, open bookmarks, search history, and navigate โ all from the keyboard. ALL FEATURES INCLUDED Everything is free with no restrictions. Custom DNS providers, advanced blocklists, userscripts, session restore, encrypted bookmarks, and every privacy feature โ available to all users. Built by NorseHorse. No ads. No tracking. No compromises. Terms of Use: https://umbra.norsehor.se/eula Privacy Policy: https://umbra.norsehor.se/privacy
Redirect Websites
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Redirector gives you precise control over where Safari takes you. Create local redirect rules that match URLs using regular expressions and send them to a different destination. Redirect modern sites to preferred versions, replace domains, preserve paths with capture groups, or build redirects for your own workflows. Features: โข Regular expression URL matching โข Capture-group substitutions โข Per-rule source and destination domains โข Rule ordering and stop processing โข Built-in URL testing and previews โข Automatic redirect-loop protection โข Enable, disable, edit, and delete rules at any time โข Site access requested only for domains used by enabled rules Redirector has no accounts, analytics, or external servers. Rules stay on your device and are processed locally by Safari. Rules are stored separately on each device and do not currently sync through iCloud.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Redirect Websites at none against Umbra Browser's 3. Redirect Websites also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Umbra Browser sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Redirect Websites asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Umbra Browser | Redirect Websites |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | โ |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No โ better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, Mac โ better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kevin Stewart | Cory Borg |
In-app purchases
Umbra Browser
- Eclipse Monthly$3.991 Month
- Eclipse Yearly$29.991 Year
- Eclipse Lifetime$59.99
Redirect Websites
No in-app purchases





