HalfMoon Browser vs Bifrost Browser
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HalfMoon Browser
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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).
Bifrost Browser
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Bifrost(ビフレスト)は片手で快適に操作できる、ジェスチャー中心の iOS 向け Web ブラウザです。 【主な機能】 ■ ジェスチャー操作 L字ジェスチャーで戻る・進む・タブを閉じる・更新。横スワイプでタブ切り替え。 ■ タブグループ 6 色(赤・青・黄・橙・紫・緑)のグループでタブを整理。仕事用・プライベート用などの使い分けが可能。 ■ いつものサイト 新規タブを開くと 9 個のショートカット画面が表示。よく使うサイトに即アクセス。 ■ 広告ブロック AdGuard 互換のフィルタで広告・トラッキングを自動ブロック。サイト別の除外設定も可能。 ■ プライベートモード 履歴・Cookie をメモリのみで管理する独立モード。 ■ シンプルなダウンロード機能 ファイルは iOS の「ファイル」App から閲覧可能。 ■ カスタマイズ テーマ(自動/ライト/ダーク)、タブの高さなどを自由に変更。 ■ 課金要素 本アプリ内でBifrost Pro(App 内課金・買い切り)を購入すると、検索エンジンの選択、バックグラウンドタブ数の拡張、X のトレンド表示、Safari などからのブックマークのインポートが使用可能。 ※基本機能はすべて無料で利用可能
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bifrost Browser at none against HalfMoon Browser's 1. Bifrost Browser also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). 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. HalfMoon Browser sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Bifrost Browser asks for nothing beyond the download.
HalfMoon Browser ships an update every 2 weeks, Bifrost Browser every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HalfMoon Browser | Bifrost Browser |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Kotaro Tominaga | MASAYUKI KUROIWA |
In-app purchases
HalfMoon Browser
- Pro 版へアップグレード$1.99
Bifrost Browser
No in-app purchases
Questions
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