MarsBrowser vs Grom Browser
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Built-in ad and tracker blocking
- Optional AI tools for page summarization
- Flexible tab organization with Spaces
- Split view and multiple windows
- Private browsing mode
- On-device content blocking
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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
Grom Browser
A fast, privacy-focused web browser for iPhone and iPad. It offers a clean interface, multiple tabs, incognito mode, and customizable search engine options. Users can also control JavaScript and switch between light and dark appearances.
- Fast and clean browsing
- Multiple tabs
- Private/Incognito mode
- Customizable search engine
- Desktop site mode
- JavaScript control
- Light/dark appearance
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Grom Browser is a lightweight, privacy-minded web browser for iPhone and iPad. Features: • Clean, fast browsing with a simple address bar • Multiple tabs for easy switching between pages • Private / Incognito mode • Choose your search engine (DuckDuckGo, Google, Yandex, Bing) • Desktop site mode when you need the full website layout • Optional JavaScript control in Settings • Light and dark appearance No account required. Open the app, enter a URL, and browse. Privacy Policy: https://telegra.ph/Grom-Browser-Privacy-Policy-08-02
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: MarsBrowser at 4.9 against Grom Browser's 3.0. MarsBrowser also leads on ratings volume (8 vs 1). Grom Browser's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. MarsBrowser sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Grom Browser asks for nothing beyond the download.
MarsBrowser holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MarsBrowser has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | MarsBrowser | Grom Browser |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (8 ratings) — better | 3.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 227 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | KeyDataAI | VISTEP, OOO |
In-app purchases
MarsBrowser
- Basic$0.991 Month
- Mars Live$19.991 Month
Grom Browser
No in-app purchases








