Comparison

SafePulse Browser vs Verge Browser

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

Head to head
About

SafePulse Browser

Features
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SafePulse is a private, local-first browser with a built-in AI agent that runs entirely on your device. Browse the web with the help of a personal AI assistant — and a council of specialised agents — without sending a single query to the cloud. No accounts. No tracking. No subscription. Ever. — FEATURES — • On-device AI Agent Ask questions about any page, get summaries, extract concepts, and have natural conversations about what you're reading. The model runs locally on your iPhone — your prompts never leave your device. • Council of Agents Spin up multiple specialised agents — Researcher, Critic, Coach, Writer, and any custom role you create. Configure each one's name, colour, icon, and behaviour. Switch instantly while you browse. • Highlighter Pens Five colour-coded highlighter pens turn the web into your personal notebook. Highlight anything, then ask the agent about that exact passage with one tap. • Notebook Bookmarks Saved pages aren't dumped in a flat list. They land in a ruled-paper notebook view alongside your colour-coded highlights, so research stays organised the way you actually think. • Inline Agent Sheet Pull up the agent as a bottom sheet over the current page — no tab switching, no losing your place. • Multi-tab Browsing & Speed Dial Familiar tab management with a clean speed-dial home screen for the sites you visit most. — PRIVACY BY DESIGN — Everything stays on your device. SafePulse uses no analytics, no advertising SDKs, no telemetry, and no third-party tracking. Bookmarks, highlights, and chat history live in local storage you control. — FREE FOREVER — No subscription. No in-app purchases. No paywalled features. SafePulse is a free browser — that's the whole product. Built for people who want a smarter web without trading their privacy to get it.

About

Verge Browser

This browser integrates an AI assistant to help with web tasks like searching, navigating, and interacting with pages. Users can choose their AI provider and control its actions via voice or chat. It also offers standard browsing features and download management.

Highlights
  • AI-powered web browsing
  • Voice and chat AI commands
  • Customizable AI provider connection
  • Tab management
  • Bookmark and history saving
  • Download manager
  • Customizable User-Agent
Features
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Verge brings everyday browsing and an optional AI assistant together in one app. Open your favorite websites, keep useful pages close, and ask for help without leaving the browser. Use voice or chat to describe what you want to do, while keeping the page and the assistant within reach. Connect the AI service you choose. Set your provider's Base URL, model name, and API key, then test the connection and tool support before starting a task. Verge supports compatible HTTPS services using Chat Completions or Responses API. Your selected model must support tool calling to operate the browser. AI is optional and can be enabled or disabled in Settings. Speak when typing feels inconvenient. Tap the floating AI button, say what you need, and let Verge submit your request after a short pause. You can also end recording and run the request yourself. Ask the assistant to open a website, search for information, read a page, or help you work through supported browser actions. Use the assistant for focused browser work. It can navigate, search, review visible text, click supported controls, enter text, choose options, scroll, find content, and manage task tabs. Some actions may ask for approval first. Prefer a conversation? Press and hold the AI button to open the chat panel. Type a request, review the assistant's replies and activity, and send a follow-up when the task is finished. Collapse the panel to return to the page while keeping the current conversation available during the same app session. Keep your assistant where it suits you. Drag the floating button to a comfortable spot on the screen. When the address bar and bottom toolbar are hidden, an active task appears in a compact status capsule beside the button. The capsule moves with it, giving you a quick way to reopen the conversation or stop the task. Stay involved as the assistant works. Check its current status, review requests for approval when required, or stop execution at any time. Turning AI off or moving the app into the background stops recording and active tasks. Private tabs are excluded from AI tasks, so start an assistant session from a regular tab. Browse with familiar essentials. Open and switch between tabs, revisit your history, save bookmarks, find text within a page, and share links. The start page offers quick access to websites, while the address field lets you enter a URL or search using Google, Bing, or DuckDuckGo. Make room for the content. Verge can tuck away the address bar and bottom toolbar as you browse, leaving more of the page visible while retaining a compact domain display. Choose the default website identity, Desktop Safari, or a custom User-Agent when a site needs a different presentation. Keep downloads organized. View downloaded files in the browser's download library and manage them alongside your browsing. Supported web videos can be saved when a downloadable source is available. Download availability depends on the website and the media format. For advanced workflows, Verge includes an optional Model Context Protocol service. Connect a compatible MCP client to supported browser tools, configure the service port, and manage its access key. Access to your regular browsing profile requires a separate setting and confirmation. You can also configure proxy profiles for browser and download traffic. Choose English or Simplified Chinese for the app, or follow your system language. The AI interface follows your selection, including settings, controls, and activity messages. Your own prompts and the model's replies stay in the language in which they were written. AI requests send the selected page content and conversation to the model service you configure. API keys are stored in the device's Keychain. Voice input prefers on-device recognition and may use Apple's speech service when needed. Model access, availability, and any usage charges depend on your provider. Verge gives you the tools to bring that service into your browsing routine.

Screenshots

SafePulse Browser4 screens
Verge Browser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SafePulse Browser at daily against Verge Browser's every 10 days. SafePulse Browser also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.2). 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SafePulse Browser ships an update daily, Verge Browser every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SafePulse Browser versus Verge Browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSafePulse BrowserVerge Browser
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB14 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperMuhammad Mukherjee洋 张

In-app purchases

None

SafePulse Browser

No in-app purchases

None

Verge Browser

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SafePulse Browser free?
SafePulse Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Verge Browser free?
Verge Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SafePulse Browser or Verge Browser have ads?
Neither SafePulse Browser nor Verge Browser shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SafePulse Browser or Verge Browser?
SafePulse Browser ships an update daily, and Verge Browser every 10 days. Most recently, SafePulse Browser was updated on October 18, 2026 and Verge Browser on October 12, 2026.

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