Comparison

GlassBrowser vs X Browser

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

Head to head
About

GlassBrowser

Organize your favorite websites into live canvases for quick access. Switch to a full-screen browsing experience with Focus Mode. Designed for Apple devices, it offers enhanced privacy and a beautiful, distraction-free interface.

Highlights
  • Live Canvas for website organization
  • Focus Mode for full-screen browsing
  • Enhanced private browsing
  • Apple-first design
  • Flexible workspaces
  • Native iPhone and iPad experience
Features
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GlassBrowser is a modern browser built around live website canvases. Instead of managing endless tabs, organize your favorite websites in a single workspace and switch instantly into Focus Mode whenever you want a traditional full-screen browsing experience. Watch videos, monitor dashboards, browse the web, and stay productive with a browser designed specifically for Apple devices. Fast. Private. Beautiful. FEATURES • Live Canvas Arrange multiple websites in one elegant workspace. • Focus Mode Expand any website into a full browsing experience with a single tap. • Private Browsing Browse with enhanced privacy and support for reduced tracking. • Beautiful Apple-First Design Crafted for iPhone and iPad with smooth animations, dark mode support, and a clean, distraction-free interface. • Flexible Workspaces Create layouts that fit the way you browse, work, and organize information. • Built for Apple Devices Designed specifically for iPhone and iPad with a native experience throughout. GLASSBROWSER PRO Unlock additional windows, saved layouts, advanced customization, and future premium capabilities with a one-time upgrade.

About

X Browser

A fast, private web browser that blocks trackers and ads by default. It offers private browsing modes, media playback features like Picture-in-Picture and AirPlay, and a streamlined download manager. Your browsing data remains on your device.

Highlights
  • Always-on tracker and ad blocking
  • Private browsing mode with per-tab isolation
  • Picture-in-Picture for HTML5 videos
  • AirPlay support for Apple TV
  • Streamlined downloads with pause/resume
  • Customizable new tab page
  • On-device data storage
Features
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X Browser is a private, fast web browser built around the way you actually use the internet: without surveillance, without clutter, and without slow pages. —— SHIELDS THAT JUST WORK —— X Browser ships with always-on Shields that block trackers, banner ads, gambling redirects, and forced pop-ups before they ever load. Pages render faster, your battery lasts longer, and your activity stays your own. • On-device blocklist — nothing about your browsing leaves your phone • One-tap Shields panel on every page shows what was blocked • Auto-upgrade insecure HTTP connections to HTTPS • Optional script blocking for the strictest sites • Pop-up and redirect blocking, even on aggressive sites —— PRIVATE BROWSING, ACTUALLY PRIVATE —— Tap once to switch to Private Mode. Private tabs live in a fully isolated space — no cookies shared, no history written, nothing saved to disk. Close the tab and it's gone for good. • No accounts, no sign-in, no cloud sync of your browsing • Clear cookies, cache, and site data in one tap from Settings • Per-tab cookie isolation in Private Mode —— MEDIA THAT WORKS THE WAY APPLE INTENDED —— Most browsers fight you on videos. X Browser makes them behave. • Picture-in-Picture for any HTML5 video — keep watching while you scroll, message, or switch apps • AirPlay any video to your Apple TV from any web player • Smart tab muting — only the visible tab makes sound, the rest pause until you switch back —— DOWNLOADS, STRAIGHT TO FILES —— Long-press any link to download. Files land in your On My iPhone → X Browser folder, ready to open, share, or move. • Pause, resume, and inspect every download • Recognizes videos, images, PDFs, archives, and more • Survives app restarts — large files keep going • See exactly where each file is saved —— A NEW TAB PAGE THAT FEELS LIKE HOME —— Open a new tab and you get pinned favorites, recent visits, and a clean address bar. No tracking pixels, no sponsored content, no clutter. • Choose your search engine: Google, DuckDuckGo, or Bing • Address bar suggests from your own history, not the internet • Custom favorites you can rearrange and edit any time —— DESIGNED FOR THE iPHONE YOU OWN —— X Browser is built in SwiftUI for iOS 17 and later, with a chrome that gets out of the way. Light and dark mode both look great. iPad layouts supported. • Modern multi-tab switcher with live page thumbnails • Smooth, native gestures — pinch to zoom, swipe to go back • Poppins typography throughout • Optimized for the latest iPhone displays —— YOUR DATA STAYS ON YOUR DEVICE —— X Browser does not track you. There is no account system. There is no third-party analytics. We don't collect, store, share, or sell your browsing data. Ever. No accounts. No sign-ups. No subscriptions. Just a fast, private browser that does what you expect. —— Subscription Plans —— Unlock the full potential of X Browser Pro with a premium subscription: Weekly Plan - $0.99/week Monthly Plan – $2.99/month Yearly Plan – $24.99/year Subscriptions auto-renew unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime via your iTunes Account Settings. Any unused portion of a free trial will be forfeited when a subscription is purchased. —— Legal —— Terms of Use: https://tubelite-ios.blogspot.com/p/tubelite-terms.html Privacy Policy: https://tubelite-ios.blogspot.com/p/tubelite-privacypolicy.html —— Support —— Have questions or feedback? Email us at: Pankajbhil1818@gmail.com

Screenshots

GlassBrowser4 screens
X Browser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: GlassBrowser at 5.0 against X Browser's 4.0. GlassBrowser also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (5 vs 3). X Browser's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.4). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. GlassBrowser sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and X Browser sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GlassBrowser holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 6 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GlassBrowser ships an update monthly, X Browser every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
GlassBrowser versus X Browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGlassBrowserX Browser
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better4.0 (6 ratings)
Number of ratings46 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS26.415.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB15 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperVincent GaleanoPankaj Bhil

Customer experience

GlassBrowser

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

X Browser

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative16.7%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

GlassBrowser

One-time1
  • GlassBrowser Pro$9.99
3 purchases

X Browser

Subscriptions3
  • X Browser Pro - Private Web Browser$0.997 Days
  • X Browser Pro - Private Web Browser$2.991 Month
  • X Browser Pro - Private Web Browser$24.991 Year

Questions

Is GlassBrowser free?
GlassBrowser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is X Browser free?
X Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, GlassBrowser or X Browser?
GlassBrowser is rated higher. GlassBrowser averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while X Browser averages 4.0 from 6 ratings.
Do GlassBrowser or X Browser have ads?
X Browser shows ads; GlassBrowser does not.
Which is updated more often, GlassBrowser or X Browser?
GlassBrowser ships an update monthly, and X Browser every 2 weeks. Most recently, GlassBrowser was updated on October 31, 2026 and X Browser on October 31, 2026.

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