Comparison

HalfMoon Browser vs Quiet 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

Quiet Browser

Features
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Quiet Vault Browser helps you browse, save, and organize useful pages in one calm, local-first app. Open websites in the built-in browser Save links with notes and tags Organize pages into collections Pin quick links for your favorite destinations Keep your saved vault on your device Designed for people who want a lightweight place to manage personal links without creating an account or relying on cloud sync. What you can do: Browse with a clean built-in browser Save pages privately for later Add notes to remember why a page matters Group saved links into collections Pin frequently used websites as quick links Review recent in-app sessions Manage local-only vault data on device Quiet Vault Browser is useful for: reading lists research links travel planning work references private bookmarks everyday web shortcuts Your saved links, notes, tags, collections, and quick links are designed for simple on-device use. No complicated setup. Just browse, save, organize, and reopen what matters. privacy policy: https://sites.google.com/view/quiet-policy/ support:https://sites.google.com/view/quiet-s/

Screenshots

HalfMoon Browser4 screens
Quiet Browser3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Quiet Browser at none against HalfMoon Browser's 1. Quiet Browser also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads and device support 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. Quiet Browser asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HalfMoon Browser ships an update every 2 weeks, Quiet Browser every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
HalfMoon Browser versus Quiet Browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHalfMoon BrowserQuiet Browser
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.013.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size5 MB25 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperKotaro TominagaShanghai Zhutu Shouguang Technology Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

HalfMoon Browser

One-time1
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None

Quiet Browser

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HalfMoon Browser free?
HalfMoon Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Quiet Browser free?
Quiet Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HalfMoon Browser or Quiet Browser have ads?
Neither HalfMoon Browser nor Quiet Browser shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HalfMoon Browser or Quiet Browser?
HalfMoon Browser ships an update every 2 weeks, and Quiet Browser every 2 days. Most recently, HalfMoon Browser was updated on October 9, 2026 and Quiet Browser on September 29, 2026.

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