Comparison

SHX Browser vs Balance Browser

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SHX Browser

Features
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SHX Browser is a privacy-focused web browser for iPhone and iPad with built-in support for Bluetooth and local network connectivity. Standard mobile browsers don't expose Bluetooth or local network APIs to web pages. SHX Browser does. Built for users who interact with connected hardware through web-based interfaces. WHAT YOU CAN DO - Browse any website with a fast, clean, ad-free experience - Connect to Bluetooth Low Energy devices directly from web pages - Discover and communicate with devices on your local WiFi network - Use modern web standards including Web Bluetooth and mDNS KEY FEATURES Web Bluetooth Support Pair, connect, and communicate with BLE hardware directly from any compatible web page. Full Web Bluetooth API support. Local Network Access Discover devices on your local network. mDNS, local socket connections, and standard web protocols all supported. Privacy First No tracking pixels. No advertising identifiers. No browsing history sold or shared. Anonymous diagnostic data only, with full opt-out in settings. Standard Web Browsing A full-featured browser for any website. Tabs, bookmarks, search, and a clean reading experience on iPhone and iPad. WHO SHX BROWSER IS FOR - Users connecting to hardware devices through web-based control panels - Developers testing Web Bluetooth and local network features on iOS - Anyone who wants a privacy-respecting browser with extended hardware support

About

Balance Browser

A modern web browser designed for productivity and privacy. It offers built-in tools like notes, AI assistance, split view, and an RSS reader to enhance focus and organization while browsing.

Highlights
  • Productive sidebar with notes, history, and RSS
  • Split View for side-by-side browsing
  • Local AI chat assistant
  • Command Palette for quick actions
  • Reader Mode for distraction-free reading
  • Password Manager
  • Profile separation for work and personal use
Features
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Balance Browser is a modern web browser that combines fast and native browsing with powerful productivity tools and private AI. Stay focused, organize your work, and browse more efficiently with built-in notes, AI assistance, Reader Mode, Split View, maps, and more. Productivity Command Palette Quickly search browser commands, switch tabs, and perform actions with a single keyboard shortcut. Productive Sidebar Access Notes, History, Downloads, RSS feeds, and your favorite pinned websites from one customizable sidebar. Split View Browse and interact with two websites side by side in a single window. Built-in Notepad Capture ideas, snippets, and to-do lists without leaving your browser. AI Local AI Chat Chat with a private, on-device AI assistant for writing, coding, brainstorming, and everyday questions. Your conversations stay on your Mac. Interactive Map Workspace Extract locations from your open tabs and visualize them on an interactive map. Smart Address Bar Automatically recognizes URLs, domains, and search queries, so you can get where you're going faster. Reader Mode Enjoy a clean, distraction-free reading experiences. RSS Reader Subscribe to RSS feeds and access them directly from the sidebar. Password Manager Securely save and autofill passwords while browsing. Profiles Separate work and personal browsing with independent profiles. Optionally connect an IMAP account to view unread email counts for each profile. Chrome Extension Support Install compatible extensions from the Chrome Web Store to personalize your browsing experience. Flexible Tabs Choose horizontal tabs, vertical tabs, or hide the tab bar entirely to create the browsing experience that works best for you. More Features • Native macOS interface • Privacy controls and content blocking • Native PDF viewer • Customizable homepage • User Agent switching Balance Browser is designed for people who spend their day on the web and want a browser that helps them stay productive, organized, and focused.

Screenshots

SHX Browser4 screens
Balance Browser3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: SHX Browser at 14.3 against Balance Browser's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
SHX Browser versus Balance Browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSHX BrowserBalance Browser
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS14.3 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB9 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperSHX CorporationBryce Agostini

In-app purchases

None

SHX Browser

No in-app purchases

None

Balance Browser

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SHX Browser free?
SHX Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Balance Browser free?
Balance Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SHX Browser or Balance Browser have ads?
Neither SHX Browser nor Balance Browser shows ads.

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