Comparison

Surf vs Browser

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

Head to head
About

Surf

Features
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Browse, read and keep useful pages in one place. Surf Pro brings your bookmarks, history, Reading List and open tabs across iPhone, iPad and Mac. START WITH A COMPLETE BROWSER Browse for free, with no Surf account required. • Multiple tabs and private browsing • Webpage ad and tracker blocking, with per-site exceptions • Bookmarks, folders and history search • Reader with adjustable text and light, sepia or dark appearance • A file library with folders, tags, search and Recently Deleted • Import, rename, move and share ordinary documents, and create or open ZIP archives READ NOW, KEEP FOR LATER Save a readable article from Reader to keep its archived content for offline reading. Open it later from Reading List, even without a connection. Pages saved only as links still need the web. KEEP MORE WITH SURF PRO One subscription covers iPhone, iPad and Mac. • Sync bookmarks, history, Reading List and open tabs through your own iCloud • Keep an unlimited reading list and remember more website sign-ins • Remove the daily file-saving limit and save several files at once • Remember desktop mode and text size for each site Free includes up to five reading-list entries and five remembered sign-ins. Saved articles and sign-ins remain accessible if Pro ends. Browser-data sync requires Pro, iCloud sign-in and iCloud Sync enabled in Surf. File-library iCloud sync is available on every plan when those iCloud settings are enabled. CHOOSE YOUR PLAN Monthly and Yearly subscriptions offer a 3-day free trial for eligible new subscribers. Surf shows your localized price, billing period and applicable trial before you confirm with Apple. Membership shows your current plan and renewal or expiry details when available, with Restore Purchases and Manage Subscription. PRIVACY WITH CLEAR BOUNDARIES Surf includes no advertising or analytics SDK. Websites and your chosen search engine receive the requests needed to browse. Private tabs, cookies and form contents do not participate in browser-data sync. Saved sign-ins use the device keychain, with optional iCloud Keychain sync separately. Payment is charged to your Apple Account. Eligible free trials convert to a paid subscription unless cancelled. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel in your Apple Account settings. Privacy Policy: https://mwsupplylimited.github.io/surf/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Browser

Features
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One Browser. Multiple Workspaces. Total Control. MultiTab is a private workspace browser designed for people who use multiple accounts, tabs and online identities. Keep work, personal, client, shopping, research and private browsing separate in one browser. Stay signed in to different accounts, keep your tabs organized, block ads and trackers, protect your browsing with Face ID, and keep everything in the right workspace. PRIVATE WORKSPACES: Create separate spaces for every part of your digital life: • Work • Personal • Business • Private • Shopping • Study • Social • Research • Client accounts Each workspace keeps your browsing environment separate, keeping accounts and activity organized by context. MULTIPLE ACCOUNTS, WITHOUT THE CONSTANT LOGOUT Use the same websites with different accounts. Keep personal and work accounts signed in separately. Switch workspaces without repeatedly logging out. Perfect for: • Work and personal accounts • Multiple client accounts • Business and social profiles • Research projects • Shopping accounts MULTI-TAB BROWSING Open as many tabs as you need and keep everything organized. • Unlimited tabs • Tab previews • Pin important tabs • Search open tabs • Normal and Private tabs • Persistent browsing sessions • Easy tab switching Your tabs stay where you left them, without the clutter. AD-FREE BROWSING Browse with fewer distractions. Built-in ad blocking helps remove intrusive ads, pop-ups and unwanted elements for a cleaner web. Premium users can enjoy ad-free browsing throughout the app. TRACKER & PRIVACY PROTECTION Take more control over your browsing. • Tracker blocking • Private tabs • Face ID / passcode app lock • Workspace locking • Secure password storage • Clear browsing data when needed Take more control over your browsing sessions and personal data with MultiTab. SECURE PASSWORD VAULT Save your website logins and use Autofill when you need them. Keep passwords organized and protected, with control over which websites can save credentials. DOWNLOAD ANYTHING Save files directly from the browser. • Videos • Images • Audio • Documents • Other files Organize downloads by type and access saved files later. SMART BROWSER TOOLS Useful tools are built right into the browser: • QR code scanner • QR code generator • Visual search • Search multiple engines • Find on page • Request desktop websites • Bookmarks • Page sharing • Save pages as PDF • Download manager CHOOSE YOUR SEARCH ENGINE Choose the search engine that works best for you. Supported options include Google, Bing, Yahoo, DuckDuckGo, Startpage, Ecosia, Wikipedia, YouTube and Amazon. BUILT FOR YOUR WAY OF BROWSING Use MultiTab for: Work — Keep business browsing and personal browsing separate. Clients — Manage different client accounts without mixing sessions. Personal — Keep your everyday browsing in its own workspace. Private — Protect sensitive browsing with private tabs and workspace locks. Study & Research — Organize sources, tabs and projects separately. Shopping — Keep shopping sessions and research in their own space. WHY MULTITAB? One browser can do it all. Stop juggling browsers and logging in and out. Create a workspace for each context and keep everything organized. Multiple accounts. Separate sessions. Private browsing. Ad blocking. One browser. Start using MultiTab today. PREMIUM Unlock Premium features such as unlimited workspaces, ad-free browsing and additional browser capabilities. Subscription options may include weekly, monthly and yearly plans. A free trial may be available. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple ID account settings. Privacy Policy: https://koderead.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Surf4 screens
Browser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Surf at weekly against Browser's every 3 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Surf sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Browser sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Surf ships an update weekly, Browser every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
Surf versus Browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSurfBrowser
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB62 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMatthew WongKODEREAD SOLUTIONS LLP

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Surf

Subscriptions2
  • Surf Pro (Monthly)3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Surf Pro (Yearly)3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Surf Pro (Lifetime)$59.99
4 purchases

Browser

Subscriptions4
  • Workspace Browser Pro Weekly Plan$2.997 Days
  • Workspace Browser Pro Monthly Plan$9.991 Month
  • Workspace Browser Pro Yearly Plan3 Days trial$29.991 Year
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  • Workspace Browser Pro Yearly Plan$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Surf free?
Surf is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Browser free?
Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Surf or Browser have ads?
Neither Surf nor Browser shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Surf or Browser?
Surf ships an update weekly, and Browser every 3 months. Most recently, Surf was updated on November 3, 2026 and Browser on November 6, 2026.

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