Comparison

MarsBrowser vs Blank Browser

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

Head to head
About

MarsBrowser

A fast and private web browser offering built-in ad and tracker blocking. It provides optional AI tools for summarizing and explaining web pages, along with flexible tab organization features like Spaces and split view.

Highlights
  • Built-in ad and tracker blocking
  • Optional AI tools for page summarization
  • Flexible tab organization with Spaces
  • Split view and multiple windows
  • On-device content blocking
  • Private tabs and download saving
Features
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Mars is a fast, focused browser with powerful protection, flexible tab organization, and optional AI tools built around the page you are viewing. CLEANER BROWSING Built-in blocking helps stop ads, trackers, popups, and supported video ads without an extra extension. AI BESIDE THE PAGE Optional AI tools can summarize, explain, and help with the page you are viewing. Features are used only when you invoke them and may require an eligible Mars plan. ROOM FOR EVERY MISSION Keep work, research, and play separate with Spaces. On larger screens, use split view and multiple windows to keep related pages together. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Browse without a Mars account. Content blocking runs on-device, and your browsing history is stored locally by default. MORE OF THE WEB Save downloads, use private tabs, and choose your preferred search engine. SUBSCRIPTIONS AND TERMS Some features require an optional monthly Mars subscription. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel them in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://marbrowser.com/privacy - Support URL: https://marbrowser.com/support - Marketing URL (optional): https://marbrowser.com

About

Blank Browser

A modern web browser focused on speed, privacy, and user control. Offers standard and private browsing modes, robust content blocking, and detailed website insights. Securely manages passwords with optional PIN protection.

Highlights
  • Private and standard browsing modes
  • Built-in content blocker (ads, trackers)
  • Customizable blocklists and whitelists
  • Detailed website information viewer
  • Secure password manager
  • Per-site permissions
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The web should work for you. Blank Browser is a modern web browser built for people who value speed, privacy, and control without sacrificing the browsing experience they expect. Whether you’re reading the news, shopping online, researching a topic, or managing your daily workflow, Blank Browser gives you the tools to browse the way you want. Choose between Standard Browsing and Private Browsing at any time. Standard Browsing saves your history, cookies, passwords, and website preferences for a familiar experience. Private Browsing uses an isolated browsing session that leaves no lasting website data behind when you’re finished. Switching between modes is quick and seamless. Take control of online distractions with a powerful built-in content blocker. Block ads, trackers, unwanted domains, and other web content to create a cleaner browsing experience. Import public filter lists, create your own blocklists and whitelists, build wildcard or regular expression rules, and customize exactly how websites behave. Your browsing experience is yours to control. Blank Browser also helps you better understand the websites you visit. View detailed page information including SSL certificate details, cookies, downloads, permissions, connection information, observed technologies, and other useful insights. Everything is presented in a clear and accessible way, making advanced information available without requiring technical expertise. Your passwords remain protected with the built-in Password Manager. Credentials are securely stored using Apple’s Keychain, with an optional PIN available for an additional layer of protection before viewing or editing saved logins. Additional features include: • Built-in ad and tracker blocking • Custom blocklists and whitelists • Import public filter lists • Regular expression and wildcard filtering • Per-site permissions • Popup blocking • Mobile and desktop website switching • Download manager • Favorites manager • Detailed page information • Browsing statistics • Modern tab management • Password Manager with optional PIN protection • Support for iPhone, iPad, and Mac Unlike many browsers, Blank Browser does not require you to create an account before you can browse the web. There are no mandatory sign-ins or unnecessary barriers between you and the internet. Blank Browser is actively developed with regular updates focused on website compatibility, browsing performance, stability, privacy improvements, and new features. Every update is designed to make browsing faster, more reliable, and more enjoyable while keeping you in control of your experience.

Screenshots

MarsBrowser4 screens
Blank Browser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: MarsBrowser at every 2 days against Blank Browser's every 2 weeks. MarsBrowser also leads on ratings volume (5 vs 1). Blank Browser's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. MarsBrowser sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Blank Browser sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Blank Browser holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MarsBrowser has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MarsBrowser ships an update every 2 days, Blank Browser every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
MarsBrowser versus Blank Browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMarsBrowserBlank Browser
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (5 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.4
Further details — not scored
Size227 MB52 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperKeyDataAIBlackthorne Groupe LLC

Customer experience

MarsBrowser

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Blank Browser

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

MarsBrowser

Subscriptions2
  • Basic$0.991 Month
  • Mars Live$19.991 Month
6 purchases

Blank Browser

One-time6
  • Buy Me a Coffee$0.99
  • Treat Me to Lunch$4.99
  • Fuel a Bug Fix$9.99
Show 3 more
  • Browser Hero$24.99
  • Blank Browser Legend$49.99
  • Epic Dragon Slayer$99.99

Questions

Is MarsBrowser free?
MarsBrowser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Blank Browser free?
Blank Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MarsBrowser or Blank Browser?
Blank Browser is rated higher. MarsBrowser averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Blank Browser averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do MarsBrowser or Blank Browser have ads?
Neither MarsBrowser nor Blank Browser shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MarsBrowser or Blank Browser?
MarsBrowser ships an update every 2 days, and Blank Browser every 2 weeks. Most recently, MarsBrowser was updated on November 5, 2026 and Blank Browser on October 31, 2026.

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