Comparison

Embr vs Prometheus Browser

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

Head to head
About

Embr

This native client offers a fast and uncluttered way to watch live streams and interact with chat. Enjoy features like picture-in-picture, background audio, and seamless quality switching. Browse and favorite channels without an account, or sign in to join conversations.

Highlights
  • Native AVPlayer for streams
  • Picture-in-picture and background audio
  • Integrated chat with animated emotes
  • Favorite channels without an account
  • Search channels and categories
  • Moderator tools for chat management
Features
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Embr is a fast, native Twitch client built for iPhone — not a wrapped web view. Streams open in a real AVPlayer with picture-in-picture, background audio, and instant quality switching. Chat is rendered natively so it stays smooth even in the busiest channels. No bloat, no clutter, just watch and chat. Browse without an account. Star the channels you love to keep them one tap away, and sign in with Twitch only when you want your follows and to join the conversation. WATCH • Native AVPlayer video — live streams, VODs, and clips • Picture-in-picture and background audio — keep watching while you use other apps • Audio-only mode for listening with the screen off • Quality selection, latency display, and landscape fullscreen • Double-tap to seek, and adjustable playback speed on VODs BROWSE & DISCOVER • Favorites — star any channel and see who's live at a glance, no account needed • Live channels and top categories at a glance • Search channels and categories instantly • A Following tab that surfaces who's live (when signed in) • Rich channel pages with everything you need to dive in REAL-TIME CHAT • Live chat over Twitch EventSub — fast and reliable • Animated emotes from Twitch, 7TV, BetterTTV, and FrankerFaceZ, all merged together • Badges, cheermotes, mentions, and threaded replies • Emote autocomplete and recent-message backfill so you're never lost • Search the chat, report or block messages, and hide users you'd rather not see • Moderator tools — delete, timeout, and ban — when you're a mod in the channel • VoiceOver reads every message aloud, emote names included MADE FOR iPhone • Light and dark themes, with chat readability and text-scale controls • Haptics, third-party emote toggles, and a blocked-users list • Built natively in UIKit for speed and a small footprint • Full guest browsing — an account is optional FREE, WITH AN OPTIONAL TIP JAR Every feature is free for everyone. If Embr becomes how you watch, you can leave a tip in Settings. Tips unlock nothing; they just keep the app going. Embr is open source. ——— Embr is an independent, third-party app and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or connected to Twitch Interactive, Inc. "Twitch" and all related names, marks, and logos are trademarks of their respective owners and are used here only to describe what the app connects to. You sign in with your own Twitch account through Twitch's official OAuth; Embr never sees your password. Use of Twitch is subject to Twitch's own Terms of Service.

About

Prometheus Browser

This web browser offers an uninterrupted browsing experience with built-in ad blocking. Enjoy background audio and Picture-in-Picture playback for videos, along with convenient playback controls and navigation shortcuts.

Highlights
  • Built-in ad and content filtering
  • Background audio playback
  • Picture-in-Picture (PiP) video
  • Playback speed and quality controls
  • Accessible navigation shortcuts
Features
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Prometheus is a web browser with built-in ad blocking, helping you watch videos and browse the web with fewer interruptions. FEATURES * Built-in ad and content filtering * Background audio and Picture in Picture playback * Mini-player and full-screen viewing * One-tap playback speed and video quality controls * Convenient, accessible navigation shortcuts Prometheus is independently developed and does not host video content. Content is loaded directly from the websites you visit. Unlock the full version with a single, one-time purchase. No subscription required. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Embr4 screens
Prometheus Browser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Prometheus Browser at 100% against Embr's 0%. Prometheus Browser also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.0) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). Embr's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Embr sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Prometheus Browser sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Prometheus Browser holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Embr's written reviews are positive against 100% of Prometheus Browser's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Embr ships an update every 5 days, Prometheus Browser every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Embr versus Prometheus Browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEmbrPrometheus Browser
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings13 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 8 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.018
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB37 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperMidgar OyKeval Korat

Customer experience

Embr

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Prometheus Browser

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Embr

One-time3
  • Small Tip$1.99
  • Medium Tip$4.99
  • Large Tip$9.99
1 purchases

Prometheus Browser

One-time1
  • Full Version$9.99

Questions

Is Embr free?
Embr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Prometheus Browser free?
Prometheus Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Embr or Prometheus Browser?
Prometheus Browser is rated higher. Embr averages 2.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Prometheus Browser averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Embr or Prometheus Browser have ads?
Neither Embr nor Prometheus Browser shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Embr or Prometheus Browser?
Embr ships an update every 5 days, and Prometheus Browser every 8 days. Most recently, Embr was updated on November 5, 2026 and Prometheus Browser on November 6, 2026.

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