Comparison

Browsely vs tabbrowser

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

Head to head
About

Browsely

Features
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Browsely – SafeBox is a safe browser for families and supervised use that uses on-device AI for content filtering, website blocking, and private web browsing. Browsely helps create a cleaner, more controlled browsing experience — with image and video analysis performed on your device. WHY FAMILIES CHOOSE BROWSELY Most safe browsers rely only on website blocklists. Browsely adds a second layer: on-device AI that analyzes actual images and video frames on the page. This helps manage visual content on sites that may not yet appear in any blocklist. • On-device AI image & video analysis • Built-in website category filtering • Built-in ad & tracker blocker • Real-time blur protection • Browsing content stays on your device • No subscription required PRIVACY-FIRST DESIGN Content analysis runs locally on your device. Browsing content, images, and video frames are not sent to our servers. No account is required to use Browsely. • On-device processing — no cloud inference for content analysis • No registration or account needed • No third-party advertising SDKs • Passcode-protected family settings KEY FEATURES AI Content Analysis Browsely's on-device AI analyzes images and video frames to help identify sensitive visual content — including adult-oriented imagery — without sending content to the cloud. Instant Visual Protection Flagged content can be covered with a protective blur before it fully renders. Choose from Gaussian, Pixelate, or Blackout styles, and adjust sensitivity to suit your household. Smart Video Analysis Browsely analyzes video content frame-by-frame, including fullscreen players and thumbnail previews. Blur is applied and held when flagged content is detected. Website Category Filtering Choose which types of websites are allowed. Filter categories such as adult-oriented sites, gambling, and known unsafe domains — with an adjustable strictness slider. In-App Ad and Tracker Blocking Optionally block ads and known trackers while browsing inside Browsely using Apple's WebKit content rules. All blocking happens on-device." Unsafe Site Warnings When a site shows a high concentration of flagged content, Browsely displays a warning page before loading it. Multi-Tab Browsing Open multiple pages with full tab support. Active sessions are saved and restored between uses. Family Dashboard Monitor detection history, browse statistics by content category, review browsing history, and manage all settings from one place. CUSTOMIZABLE CONTROLS • Adjust AI sensitivity per content type • Select which content categories to filter • Monitoring mode — detect without applying blur • Create home screen shortcuts for approved sites • Automatic browsing history cleanup • Passcode-protect family settings STATISTICS & INSIGHTS View monthly detection summaries, category breakdowns, and browsing history to help adjust protections over time. WHO IT'S FOR • Families sharing devices at home • Adults who prefer a cleaner, filtered browsing experience • Educational and supervised environments • Anyone seeking a more private, controlled web browser Support: support@kidsnanny.ca Privacy Policy: https://kidsnanny.ca/privacy-policy/

About

tabbrowser

This mobile browser prioritizes speed and privacy with built-in ad and popup blocking. It offers intuitive one-handed navigation through tab swiping and customizable gestures for enhanced control. Enjoy features like in-browser media playback and reading tools.

Highlights
  • One-handed tab switching via swipe gestures
  • Built-in ad and popup blocking
  • Customizable gestures for actions
  • In-browser video and music playback
  • Reader view and read-aloud functionality
  • Private browsing mode
  • Tab grouping and management
Features
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A tab browser built for one hand: swipe anywhere on the screen for the next tab. Ad and popup blocking is on by default. ■ Swipe to switch tabs No need to open the tab list: swipe sideways on the page for the next tab, or from the screen edge to go back or forward. ■ Block ads and popups Banner ads and tracking scripts never load. Basic filters are free and update daily. ・Stops self-opening tabs, full-screen ads, and redirect ads; review what's blocked, or allow a site ・Hides cookie banners and social share buttons, and skips images to save on data ■ Stay in the browser Links to X, YouTube, Instagram, or LINE keep you in the browser; choose to stay or open the app, remembered per site. ■ Gestures ・L shape: close the tab. Reverse L: reopen it. Upward L: new tab or tab list. V shape: jump to the top or bottom ・U and sideways L shapes can be assigned too, to ten more actions such as reload, back, forward, or add bookmark ・Hold a link to open it in a background tab. Swipe the new tab button up to close the current tab ■ Tabs ・Group tabs by color, fold and expand them, and keep pinned tabs first even through "close all" ・Closed tabs are listed under Today, Yesterday, and Last Week, ready to restore, and a tab playing music keeps playing even when you switch away ・No limit on tabs. Relaunch, and every tab and its history comes right back, with thumbnails and reordering in the list ■ Bars and menu ・Toolbar top or bottom, hiding as you scroll; gaming mode leaves just the URL and tab bars, which can match the site's color ・Reorder menu items, pin favorites to the toolbar, or save sites as quick access buttons ・Open a page in a floating window you can move and resize while reading ■ Search and new tab ・Google, Bing, Yahoo!, DuckDuckGo, or Baidu, with suggestions, history, and bookmarks as you type ・A new tab page of tiles for favorite sites, echoed in a widget ・Open a copied URL on return to the app, or send a page here from any share sheet ■ Bookmarks and history ・Nest folders your way; reorder, edit, or swipe to delete ・History by day: clear the last hour, today, today and yesterday, or everything; cache and cookies clear separately ■ Video and music ・Keep playing when you switch apps or lock the screen, watch in Picture in Picture, and split the screen into up to six pages, stacked or side by side, even on iPhone (Premium) ■ Read and research ・Translate a page as is, or switch to a reader view for just the article ・Read aloud in a natural voice, highlighting each paragraph, with adjustable speed and a sleep timer, across tabs or with the screen off ・Night mode, text size, desktop view, full screen, find on page, sharing, AirPrint, save as PDF ・Capture an entire page as one screenshot (Premium) ・Download and manage files ■ Privacy No personal data is collected; your browsing and searches never reach the developer. Private tabs leave no history or cookies and stay hidden in the app switcher. Lock the app, or just private tabs, with Face ID or Touch ID and a delay you set; trackers are blocked with the ads. ■ iPad and external keyboards Three layouts for the bigger screen: popover menus, a side-panel tab list, and two-pane settings, plus shortcuts like ⌘T for a new tab. ■ tabbrowser Premium (monthly or yearly subscription) Basic ad blocking stays free. Premium unlocks: ・Advanced ad blocking: ads on video sites, clutter, "disable your ad blocker" walls, and tap-to-remove ads that slipped through ・Background playback, Picture in Picture, and split screen ・iCloud sync for bookmarks, history, and tabs ・Full page screenshots and 40 alternative app icons Your subscription is charged to your Apple ID at purchase and renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the period ends. Manage it in your App Store account settings. Terms of use: https://dkit.jp/en/terms/ Privacy policy: https://dkit.jp/en/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

Browsely4 screens
tabbrowser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Browsely at none against tabbrowser's 2. Browsely also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). tabbrowser's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads 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. tabbrowser sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.89 per month. Browsely asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Browsely ships an update every 2 weeks, tabbrowser every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Browsely versus tabbrowser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrowselytabbrowser
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB38 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperVartit Technology Private LimitedSaigen inc.

In-app purchases

None

Browsely

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

tabbrowser

Subscriptions2
  • Premium (Monthly)$9.891 Month
  • Premium (Yearly)$88.901 Year

Questions

Is Browsely free?
Browsely is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is tabbrowser free?
tabbrowser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Browsely or tabbrowser have ads?
Neither Browsely nor tabbrowser shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Browsely or tabbrowser?
Browsely ships an update every 2 weeks, and tabbrowser every 2 days. Most recently, Browsely was updated on November 5, 2026 and tabbrowser on November 10, 2026.

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