Comparison

HalfMoon Browser vs monicon mini

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

monicon mini

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ホーム画面のアイコンが、カレンダーの「今月」表示になるアプリです。 アプリを開くだけで、アイコンが今月の数字に切り替わります。月替わりには通知でお知らせ。ホーム画面のウィジェットは、月が変わると自動で更新されます。 ◆ 3つのスタイル ・和暦(令和8年) ・西暦(2026) ・英語月名(Jul) アイコン上部のラベルを選べます。中央の大きな数字は今月の数字です。 ライト/ダーク/クリアのアイコン外観にも対応しています。 ◆ ホーム画面ウィジェット 選んだスタイルそのままに今月を表示します。ウィジェットは月が変わると自動的に切り替わります。 ◆ iPhone Duo 対応 閉じたときの外側の画面でも、開いたときの大きな内側の画面でも、画面に合わせたレイアウトで表示します。縦向き・横向きのどちらでも使えます。 ◆ 月替わりのお知らせ 毎月1日に通知でお知らせ。アプリを開くだけでアイコンが新しい月になります。通知をオフにしても利用できます。 ◆ プライバシー 通信は一切行わず、データも収集しません。設定はすべて端末内にのみ保存されます。 全13色のカラーアイコン、西暦+和暦(2026.R8)・元号(令和)の追加スタイル、Apple Watch のコンプリケーションが必要な方には、上位版の「monicon」もあります。 ※ iOS の仕様上、アプリ本体のアイコンは月が変わった際に一度アプリを開くと更新されます。ウィジェットは自動で更新されます。

Screenshots

HalfMoon Browser4 screens
monicon mini3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: monicon mini at none against HalfMoon Browser's 1. HalfMoon Browser's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, 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. HalfMoon Browser sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. monicon mini asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HalfMoon Browser ships an update fortnightly, monicon mini weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
HalfMoon Browser versus monicon mini: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHalfMoon Browsermonicon mini
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB38 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperKotaro TominagaRyosuke Sato

In-app purchases

1 purchases

HalfMoon Browser

One-time1
  • Pro 版へアップグレード$1.99
None

monicon mini

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HalfMoon Browser free?
HalfMoon Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is monicon mini free?
monicon mini is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HalfMoon Browser or monicon mini have ads?
Neither HalfMoon Browser nor monicon mini shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HalfMoon Browser or monicon mini?
HalfMoon Browser ships an update fortnightly, and monicon mini weekly. Most recently, HalfMoon Browser was updated on October 25, 2026 and monicon mini on October 29, 2026.

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