Comparison

Ghost vs GlassBrowser

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

Head to head
About

Ghost

Browse the web faster, smarter, and more privately with this all-in-one browser. It offers robust privacy tools, efficient media playback, and convenient download management for a streamlined online experience.

Highlights
  • Private browsing mode
  • Tracker protection
  • Picture-in-Picture video
  • Background video playback
  • Built-in download manager
  • Page summarization
  • Reader Mode
Features
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Ghost is a private web browser with a built-in ad blocker, Split Screen for two websites at once, Background Play and Picture-in-Picture video. SPLIT SCREEN – NEW • Open two websites side by side on iPhone and iPad • Watch a video while you search or read • Compare pages without switching tabs PRIVATE BROWSING & AD BLOCK • Incognito mode that leaves no history • Block ads, trackers and pop-ups • Cookie and cache controls, per-site settings • Privacy dashboard and safe browsing tools • Adult content filter • Shake to clear browsing history instantly VIDEO & MEDIA • Picture-in-Picture for supported videos • Background audio playback • Fullscreen video player OFFLINE & DOWNLOADS • Save web pages to read offline • Built-in download manager with progress tracking AI & PRODUCTIVITY • Ask AI about the page on your screen • Summarise, simplify and translate pages • Listen to web pages read aloud • Reader Mode, Find on Page, QR reader, quick notes FAST, CLEAN, EASY Tabs with tab search, recently closed tabs, session restore, custom homepage and home screen quick actions. Some websites limit background playback or downloads. Please respect each website's terms and local laws.

About

GlassBrowser

Organize your favorite websites into live canvases for quick access. Switch to a full-screen browsing experience with Focus Mode. Designed for Apple devices, it offers enhanced privacy and a beautiful, distraction-free interface.

Highlights
  • Live Canvas for website organization
  • Focus Mode for full-screen browsing
  • Enhanced private browsing
  • Apple-first design
  • Flexible workspaces
  • Native iPhone and iPad experience
Features
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GlassBrowser is a modern browser built around live website canvases. Instead of managing endless tabs, organize your favorite websites in a single workspace and switch instantly into Focus Mode whenever you want a traditional full-screen browsing experience. Watch videos, monitor dashboards, browse the web, and stay productive with a browser designed specifically for Apple devices. Fast. Private. Beautiful. FEATURES • Live Canvas Arrange multiple websites in one elegant workspace. • Focus Mode Expand any website into a full browsing experience with a single tap. • Private Browsing Browse with enhanced privacy and support for reduced tracking. • Beautiful Apple-First Design Crafted for iPhone and iPad with smooth animations, dark mode support, and a clean, distraction-free interface. • Flexible Workspaces Create layouts that fit the way you browse, work, and organize information. • Built for Apple Devices Designed specifically for iPhone and iPad with a native experience throughout. GLASSBROWSER PRO Unlock additional windows, saved layouts, advanced customization, and future premium capabilities with a one-time upgrade.

Screenshots

Ghost4 screens
GlassBrowser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: GlassBrowser at Free against Ghost's $6.99. GlassBrowser also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and device support (5 vs 2). Ghost's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (13 vs 4). On ads and in-app purchases 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

GlassBrowser is free to download; Ghost costs $6.99 up front. Ghost sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and GlassBrowser sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GlassBrowser holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 4 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ghost ships an update every 10 days, GlassBrowser monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 2 level
Ghost versus GlassBrowser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGhostGlassBrowser
Price$6.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (13 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Number of ratings13 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.4
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB11 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperPinki .Vincent Galeano

Customer experience

Ghost

All ratings13 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral7.7%
Negative0.0%

GlassBrowser

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Ghost

One-time1
  • Ghost Premium Lifetime$6.99
1 purchases

GlassBrowser

One-time1
  • GlassBrowser Pro$9.99

Questions

Is Ghost free?
Ghost costs $6.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is GlassBrowser free?
GlassBrowser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Ghost or GlassBrowser?
GlassBrowser is rated higher. Ghost averages 4.8 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while GlassBrowser averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Ghost or GlassBrowser have ads?
Neither Ghost nor GlassBrowser shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ghost or GlassBrowser?
Ghost ships an update every 10 days, and GlassBrowser monthly. Most recently, Ghost was updated on November 5, 2026 and GlassBrowser on October 31, 2026.

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