Agena vs Gao Browser
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Agena
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Agena is a lightweight Gemini protocol browser designed for an enjoyable Geminispace browsing experience. It is intentionally small, simple, and fast. Features: - Browse gemini:// capsules - Read formatted Gemtext - Use multiple tabs - Save bookmarks to your favorite links - Manage trusted server TLS certificates - Create and manage client TLS identities - Respond to input prompts - Image support
Gao Browser
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Gao Browser is a native Web3 browser for the open web and the Gao ecosystem. Browse regular websites, discover Gao ecosystem apps through Explorer, resolve decentralized names directly from the address bar, and connect compatible wallets when a site needs Web3 access. Key features: ⢠Web and Web3 browsing Browse standard HTTPS websites with a fast, native mobile browser experience. ⢠.gao name resolution Enter supported .gao names directly in the address bar. Gao Browser resolves them through Gao naming infrastructure. ⢠Decentralized naming Built-in resolution supports compatible decentralized naming flows, including ENS and SNS. ⢠Gao Explorer Discover Gao ecosystem products through the remotely maintained Explorer catalog. ⢠Wallet connectivity Connect compatible wallets to Web3 sites when needed. A Gao Browser account is not required for normal browsing. ⢠Native browser experience Use tabs, bookmarks, history, site permissions, downloads, and familiar browser navigation directly on device. Gao Browser is designed as a native gateway to the web, decentralized naming, and the Gao ecosystem. Learn more: https://browser.gao.global/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Gao Browser at 3 against Agena's 1. Gao Browser also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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 | Agena | Gao Browser |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod ā better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | William Echols | com.toii.social |
In-app purchases
Agena
No in-app purchases
Gao Browser
No in-app purchases









