Comparison

HalfMoon Browser vs Verge 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

Verge Browser

Features
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Verge MCP Browser brings a real iOS browser to AI workflows. Built around the Model Context Protocol (MCP), it lets compatible AI clients connect to your iPhone and use browser tools through a local, authenticated endpoint. Connect a compatible client with the endpoint and API key, then let it: Open and manage agent tabs Navigate to URLs or search queries Wait for pages to finish loading Read visible text and interactive elements as structured page snapshots Click, type, select, scroll, and find content Capture page screenshots Go back, go forward, and reload pages You remain in control. MCP is off by default. Agent tabs use an isolated browser profile unless you explicitly enable regular profile sharing. The MCP service is available through your local network while Verge is active, and every request requires an API key. No account is required. Verge is also a focused everyday browser with: Multiple tabs and a visual tab overview Private browsing Bookmarks and history Downloads Google, Bing, DuckDuckGo, or Baidu search Desktop Safari or custom User-Agent support Native iOS WebKit rendering and interaction Use Verge for AI-assisted web research, form interaction, and browser automation while keeping the browser on your own iPhone.

Screenshots

HalfMoon Browser4 screens
Verge Browser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Verge Browser at none against HalfMoon Browser's 1. HalfMoon Browser's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.2). On price, update cadence, 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. Verge Browser asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
HalfMoon Browser versus Verge Browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHalfMoon BrowserVerge Browser
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 β€” better26.2
Further details β€” not scored
Size5 MB14 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperKotaro Tominagaζ΄‹ εΌ 

In-app purchases

1 purchases

HalfMoon Browser

One-time1
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None

Verge Browser

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HalfMoon Browser free?
HalfMoon Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Verge Browser free?
Verge Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HalfMoon Browser or Verge Browser have ads?
Neither HalfMoon Browser nor Verge Browser shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HalfMoon Browser or Verge Browser?
HalfMoon Browser ships an update every 10 days, and Verge Browser every 10 days. Most recently, HalfMoon Browser was updated on September 23, 2026 and Verge Browser on September 26, 2026.

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