Comparison

HalfMoon Browser vs SafePulse Browser

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

Head to head
About

HalfMoon Browser

Features
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A browser that lets you do everything with one hand. HalfMoon Browser is a lightweight web browser specifically designed for one-handed operation on iPhones. It consolidates operations such as back, search, and tab switching into a "dial" accessible from the edge of the screen, aiming for ultimate comfort by allowing you to complete browsing with just your thumb. β–  Unique dial operation for one-handed use Place your finger on the left or right edge of the screen, and a semi-circular dial will unfold. Simply slide your finger up or down and release to execute the desired function. β€’ Back / Forward / Home β€’ New Tab / Tab Switch / Close Tab β€’ Search / URL Input β€’ Add Bookmark β€’ Instantly jump to the top/bottom of the page β€’ Remove Ads / Share / In-page Search / Auto-scroll / Settings (submenu) Even on larger devices, there's no need to stretch your finger to the center or top of the screen. β–  Extensive customization to create your own preferences The contents of the dial can be edited at any time from the settings. β€’ Add, delete, and rearrange items β€’ Swap left and right dials (switch between dominant and non-dominant hands) β€’ Two operation modes (hold & release / tap switching) β€’ Adjust dial size from 0.8x to 1.8x β€’ Adjust haptic feedback intensity β–  Unprecedentedly powerful ad blocking HalfMoon's ad blocking operates with a three-layer structure. β€’ Layer 1: URL filtering blocks over 200 ad-delivery domains at the communication level β€’ Layer 2: CSS hiding removes ad containers from the screen β€’ Layer 3: Detection bypass (prevents "Please unblock ads" warnings and automatic ad reloads) Furthermore, ads that were not completely blocked by the filter can be manually removed with a single tap from the "Remove Ads" submenu. Hidden selectors are remembered per site, so they will be hidden from the start the next time you open the site. β–  Other Features β€’ Private Browser (Protected by Face ID / Touch ID) β€’ Forced Dark Mode (Inverts white background sites to darker display) β€’ Super Dark (Darks the entire screen, adjustable from 10-85%) β€’ Password Save (Encrypted to Keychain on your device) β€’ Site Data / Download / History Management β–  About the Pro Version Almost all features of HalfMoon Browser are available for free. If you like it, please support us by purchasing the Pro version. The following features are unlocked with a one-time purchase: β€’ Expands the number of dial items from 6 to 12 each β€’ Favorites exclusive to Private Mode β–  Privacy This app does not send user browsing data to the developer's servers. History, bookmarks, and passwords are all stored on your device. We do not use analytics tools, crash report SDKs, or collect advertising IDs (IDFA).

About

SafePulse Browser

Features
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SafePulse is a private, local-first browser with a built-in AI agent that runs entirely on your device. Browse the web with the help of a personal AI assistant β€” and a council of specialised agents β€” without sending a single query to the cloud. No accounts. No tracking. No subscription. Ever. β€” FEATURES β€” β€’ On-device AI Agent Ask questions about any page, get summaries, extract concepts, and have natural conversations about what you're reading. The model runs locally on your iPhone β€” your prompts never leave your device. β€’ Council of Agents Spin up multiple specialised agents β€” Researcher, Critic, Coach, Writer, and any custom role you create. Configure each one's name, colour, icon, and behaviour. Switch instantly while you browse. β€’ Highlighter Pens Five colour-coded highlighter pens turn the web into your personal notebook. Highlight anything, then ask the agent about that exact passage with one tap. β€’ Notebook Bookmarks Saved pages aren't dumped in a flat list. They land in a ruled-paper notebook view alongside your colour-coded highlights, so research stays organised the way you actually think. β€’ Inline Agent Sheet Pull up the agent as a bottom sheet over the current page β€” no tab switching, no losing your place. β€’ Multi-tab Browsing & Speed Dial Familiar tab management with a clean speed-dial home screen for the sites you visit most. β€” PRIVACY BY DESIGN β€” Everything stays on your device. SafePulse uses no analytics, no advertising SDKs, no telemetry, and no third-party tracking. Bookmarks, highlights, and chat history live in local storage you control. β€” FREE FOREVER β€” No subscription. No in-app purchases. No paywalled features. SafePulse is a free browser β€” that's the whole product. Built for people who want a smarter web without trading their privacy to get it.

Screenshots

HalfMoon Browser4 screens
SafePulse Browser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SafePulse Browser at none against HalfMoon Browser's 1. SafePulse Browser also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 10 days). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. HalfMoon Browser sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SafePulse Browser asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HalfMoon Browser ships an update every 10 days, SafePulse Browser daily. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
HalfMoon Browser versus SafePulse Browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHalfMoon BrowserSafePulse Browser
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysDaily β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.1 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size5 MB52 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperKotaro TominagaMuhammad Mukherjee

In-app purchases

1 purchases

HalfMoon Browser

One-time1
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None

SafePulse Browser

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HalfMoon Browser free?
HalfMoon Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SafePulse Browser free?
SafePulse Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HalfMoon Browser or SafePulse Browser have ads?
Neither HalfMoon Browser nor SafePulse Browser shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HalfMoon Browser or SafePulse Browser?
HalfMoon Browser ships an update every 10 days, and SafePulse Browser daily. Most recently, HalfMoon Browser was updated on September 23, 2026 and SafePulse Browser on September 14, 2026.

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