Comparison

HalfMoon Browser vs Anatolia 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

Anatolia Browser

Features
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Anatolia Browser is a fast, lightweight and privacy-focused web browser for iOS. Enjoy clean and distraction-free web browsing with built-in ad blocking, tracking protection, and blazing-fast page load speeds. KEY FEATURES: β€’ Built-in Ad Blocker: Block intrusive popups, banners, and video ads. β€’ Privacy Shield: Prevent tracking scripts and protect your personal data. β€’ Ultra-Fast Navigation: Optimized WebKit rendering for minimal battery and data usage. β€’ Clean & Minimalist Interface: Effortless tab management, bookmarks, and private mode. Download Anatolia Browser today and experience the web the way it was meant to be. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://anatolia-browser-privacy.web.app/privacy-policy.html

Screenshots

HalfMoon Browser4 screens
Anatolia Browser3 screens

Verdict

The call

HalfMoon Browser and Anatolia Browser are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters β€” price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them β€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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 and Anatolia Browser sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HalfMoon Browser ships an update fortnightly, Anatolia Browser every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
HalfMoon Browser versus Anatolia Browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHalfMoon BrowserAnatolia Browser
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightly β€” betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size5 MB1 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperKotaro Tominagaenes ozer

In-app purchases

1 purchases

HalfMoon Browser

One-time1
  • Pro η‰ˆγΈγ‚’γƒƒγƒ—γ‚°γƒ¬γƒΌγƒ‰$1.99
3 purchases

Anatolia Browser

Subscriptions3
  • Anatolia Pro Weekly$1.997 Days
  • Anatolia Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Anatolia Pro Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is HalfMoon Browser free?
HalfMoon Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Anatolia Browser free?
Anatolia Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do HalfMoon Browser or Anatolia Browser have ads?
Neither HalfMoon Browser nor Anatolia Browser shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HalfMoon Browser or Anatolia Browser?
HalfMoon Browser ships an update fortnightly, and Anatolia Browser every 3 weeks. Most recently, HalfMoon Browser was updated on November 9, 2026 and Anatolia Browser on November 10, 2026.

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