SHX Browser vs Grom Browser
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
SHX Browser
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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
Grom Browser
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Grom Browser is a lightweight, privacy-minded web browser for iPhone and iPad. Features: ⢠Clean, fast browsing with a simple address bar ⢠Multiple tabs for easy switching between pages ⢠Private / Incognito mode ⢠Choose your search engine (DuckDuckGo, Google, Yandex, Bing) ⢠Desktop site mode when you need the full website layout ⢠Optional JavaScript control in Settings ⢠Light and dark appearance No account required. Open the app, enter a URL, and browse. Privacy Policy: https://telegra.ph/Grom-Browser-Privacy-Policy-08-02
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: SHX Browser at 14.3 against Grom Browser's 16.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | SHX Browser | Grom Browser |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod ā better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.3 ā better | 16.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | SHX Corporation | VISTEP, OOO |
In-app purchases
SHX Browser
No in-app purchases
Grom Browser
No in-app purchases
Questions
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