Comparison

Gold Browser vs Namu Browser

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

Head to head
About

Gold Browser

Features
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Gold Browser puts the real web on your Watch: no iPhone in hand required. Tap the address bar to open any website, or type a few words to search with Google, DuckDuckGo, or Bing. Pages open right on your wrist, and you scroll with the Digital Crown like everything else on watchOS. KEY FEATURES • Open any website — type a domain and go straight there. • Search your way — choose Google, DuckDuckGo, or Bing in Settings. • Favorites — start with handpicked, watch-friendly sites (Wikipedia, YouTube, Maps, News, Weather and more), add your own, reorder by deleting, or restore the defaults anytime. • History & suggestions — recent pages appear on the home screen, and matching pages are suggested as you type. • Continue on iPhone or Mac — Handoff lets you pick up the page you're reading in Safari on your other devices with a tap. • Private by design — each page opens in a private session, so cookies and sign-ins aren't carried between pages. • Built for the watch — clean, full-screen layout, Digital Crown scrolling, and subtle haptic feedback. PRIVATE AND LIGHTWEIGHT Gold Browser collects nothing. There are no accounts, no analytics, and no tracking. Your favorites and history stay on your watch, and you can clear your history anytime from Settings. A NOTE ON HOW PAGES LOOK Pages render in the watch's built-in web view. watchOS draws a small bar at the top of every page (the site's domain and a close button); that bar is part of the system and can't be removed by apps. Sites designed for phones generally read best on the small screen. Browse the web from your wrist. Download Gold Browser.

About

Namu Browser

Features
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Experience seamless and comfortable web browsing right on your wrist with Namu Browser. Whenever it's inconvenient to take your iPhone out of your pocket or bag, browse your favorite websites directly on your Apple Watch. From Google search to news, web portals, and online communities, access information instantly on your wrist. ā–  Key Features 1. Effortless Web Browsing on Apple Watch • Open and navigate websites on your watch with a single tap. • Enjoy optimized web navigation with smooth scrolling and responsive touch interactions. 2. Real-Time Bookmark Synchronization • Add or edit bookmarks on your iPhone, and see them reflected on your Apple Watch instantly within a second. • Easily reorder, customize, and manage your bookmark list. 3. Smart Favicon Auto-Detection • Just enter a URL, and Namu Browser automatically retrieves the website's favicon icon for a clean, recognizable list. • Customize your bookmarks with a rich selection of SF symbols and vibrant colors. 4. Clean & Intuitive User Interface • Designed with modern minimalism, ensuring a distraction-free and comfortable user experience on both iOS and watchOS. ā–  Perfect For: • Running, workouts, or outdoor activities when you want quick info without your phone. • Public transit and commutes when browsing with one hand. • Keeping frequently visited sites ready on your wrist for one-touch access. ā–  Namu Premium (Lifetime / Monthly) • Unlimited bookmark slots and full edit capabilities • Completely ad-free experience across all devices • Permanent, unrestricted Apple Watch browser access * Available as a one-time Lifetime Purchase or flexible Monthly Subscription. ā–  Support & Feedback We value your feedback! If you have suggestions or encounter any issues, please feel free to leave a review. We are dedicated to providing continuous updates and improvements. [Terms of Use & Privacy Policy] • Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ • Privacy Policy: https://cactus-beechnut-6c4.notion.site/3c693186aa4c802f87becbf198f8ef8d

Screenshots

Namu Browser3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Gold Browser at none against Namu Browser's 4. Gold Browser also leads on ads (none vs shown). Namu Browser's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Namu Browser sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Gold Browser asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gold Browser ships an update every 3 weeks, Namu Browser daily. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
Gold Browser versus Namu Browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGold BrowserNamu Browser
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksDaily — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB18 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperOMYZERO PTY LTDKangMin Kim

In-app purchases

None

Gold Browser

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Namu Browser

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Premium$0.991 Month
One-time3
  • Buy a Coffee$0.49
  • Buy a Meal$2.99
  • Lifetime Pass$29.99

Questions

Is Gold Browser free?
Gold Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Namu Browser free?
Namu Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Gold Browser or Namu Browser have ads?
Namu Browser shows ads; Gold Browser does not.
Which is updated more often, Gold Browser or Namu Browser?
Gold Browser ships an update every 3 weeks, and Namu Browser daily. Most recently, Gold Browser was updated on October 16, 2026 and Namu Browser on October 9, 2026.

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