Comparison

Umbra Browser vs SMSCatch

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

Head to head
About

Umbra Browser

Features
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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

About

SMSCatch

Features
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Receive SMS verification codes and OTP messages with temporary virtual numbers in SMSCatch. Choose a service and country, review current pricing and availability, then track the number, message, and order status in one place. Key features: โ€ข Temporary numbers across many countries and regions โ€ข SMS and OTP reception with easy code copying โ€ข Pricing and available inventory shown before confirmation โ€ข Quick guest access with optional Apple or Google linking later โ€ข Clear order and credit history Number availability and message delivery depend on the selected service, country, and provider. Use SMSCatch only for lawful, authorized verification. A temporary number should not be used as the long-term recovery number for an important account.

Screenshots

Umbra Browser4 screens
SMSCatch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: SMSCatch at 15.0 against Umbra Browser's 17.6. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Umbra Browser sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and SMSCatch sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
Umbra Browser versus SMSCatch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUmbra BrowserSMSCatch
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS17.615.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size3 MB27 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperKevin StewartHunan Wendao Information Technology Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Umbra Browser

Subscriptions2
  • Eclipse Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Eclipse Yearly$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Eclipse Lifetime$59.99
6 purchases

SMSCatch

One-time6
  • 1 Credit$1.00
  • 3 Credits$3.00
  • 5 Credits$5.00
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  • 10 Credits$10.00
  • 20 Credits$20.00
  • 50 Credits$50.00

Questions

Is Umbra Browser free?
Umbra Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SMSCatch free?
SMSCatch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Umbra Browser or SMSCatch have ads?
Neither Umbra Browser nor SMSCatch shows ads.

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