Comparison

HalfMoon Browser vs Wipe

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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. ■ 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. • Back / Forward / Home • New Tab / Tab Switch / Close Tab • Search / URL Input • Add Bookmark • Instantly jump to the top/bottom of the page • 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. ■ Extensive customization to create your own preferences The contents of the dial can be edited at any time from the settings. • Add, delete, and rearrange items • Swap left and right dials (switch between dominant and non-dominant hands) • Two operation modes (hold & release / tap switching) • Adjust dial size from 0.8x to 1.8x • Adjust haptic feedback intensity ■ Unprecedentedly powerful ad blocking HalfMoon's ad blocking operates with a three-layer structure. • Layer 1: URL filtering blocks over 200 ad-delivery domains at the communication level • Layer 2: CSS hiding removes ad containers from the screen • 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. ■ Other Features • Private Browser (Protected by Face ID / Touch ID) • Forced Dark Mode (Inverts white background sites to darker display) • Super Dark (Darks the entire screen, adjustable from 10-85%) • Password Save (Encrypted to Keychain on your device) • Site Data / Download / History Management ■ 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: • Expands the number of dial items from 6 to 12 each • Favorites exclusive to Private Mode ■ 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

Wipe

This custom keyboard app offers a faster and more precise way to delete text with swipe gestures and smart backspace functions. It also includes cursor control and an undo feature for seamless editing. Personalize your typing experience with multiple themes.

Highlights
  • Swipe to delete multiple characters
  • Smart backspace with acceleration
  • Range selection delete
  • Cursor control via Space key swipe
  • Undo input and deletion
  • 10 customizable themes
  • Privacy-focused, on-device processing
Features
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Wipe is a custom iOS keyboard that makes deleting text fast, precise, and satisfying. 【Swipe to Delete】 Press and hold the backspace key, then slide left to select exactly how many characters you want to erase — all at once. No more tapping backspace twenty times. 【Smart Backspace】 • Tap: delete one character • Hold: continuous deletion with acceleration • Hold + slide left: range selection delete 【Cursor Control】 Slide left or right on the Space key to move the cursor one character at a time. No need to lift your finger and tap precisely. 【Undo】 Tap ⤺ to undo your last input or deletion, one step at a time. 【10 Themes】 System · Terminal · Neon · Sakura · Midnight · Paper · Sunset · Wood · Metal · Ice Cycle themes without leaving the keyboard. 【Privacy First】 Wipe does not collect or transmit any data. All processing happens entirely on your device.

Screenshots

HalfMoon Browser4 screens
Wipe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Wipe at none against HalfMoon Browser's 1. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
HalfMoon Browser versus Wipe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHalfMoon BrowserWipe
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB51 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperKotaro TominagaRYUSEI DATE

In-app purchases

1 purchases

HalfMoon Browser

One-time1
  • Pro 版へアップグレード$1.99
None

Wipe

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HalfMoon Browser free?
HalfMoon Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Wipe free?
Wipe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HalfMoon Browser or Wipe have ads?
Neither HalfMoon Browser nor Wipe shows ads.

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