Comparison

Surf vs Koga Browser

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

Head to head
About

Surf

Features
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Browse privately. Keep useful articles. Give your files a proper home. Surf combines a native iPhone and iPad browser with Reader, a file library and optional iCloud continuity. Start browsing for free, with no Surf account required. A BROWSER THAT FITS YOUR DAY β€’ Multiple tabs and private browsing β€’ Webpage ad and tracker blocking, with per-site exceptions β€’ Bookmarks, folders and history search β€’ Adjustable text size and desktop page layout β€’ Find on page and familiar iPad keyboard shortcuts β€’ Clear Browsing Data with confirmation before it removes history, cookies and cache READ NOW, KEEP FOR LATER Reader turns an article into a calmer page with adjustable type and light, sepia or dark appearance. Save an article from Reader to keep an offline archive, then open it from Reading List when you have no connection. Entries saved only as links still need the web. A FILE LIBRARY BUILT IN β€’ Create folders, add colour tags and find files with search β€’ Import, rename, move and share ordinary documents β€’ Create and open ZIP archives β€’ Preview supported files and export through Apple's Files app β€’ Keep private files behind device authentication β€’ Recover removed files from Recently Deleted β€’ Use iCloud file-library storage on every plan when iCloud is available YOUR SIGN-INS, READY WHEN NEEDED Surf can remember a website username and password with your permission, then offer to fill it on a later visit. Manage saved entries in Settings. Storage is in the device keychain, with optional iCloud Keychain sync. SURF PRO, ACROSS YOUR APPLE DEVICES One subscription covers iPhone, iPad and Mac. Choose Monthly or Yearly for: β€’ Bookmarks, history and Reading List kept in step through your own iCloud β€’ Access to tabs open on your other devices β€’ Unlimited saved articles and remembered sign-ins β€’ More file-saving capacity and several files at once β€’ Site settings that stay remembered The free plan remains a complete browser. Your membership page shows your current plan, price and renewal or expiry information when available. Restore Purchases and Manage Subscription are easy to reach. PRIVACY WITH CLEAR BOUNDARIES Surf includes no advertising or analytics SDK. Websites and the search engine you choose receive the requests needed to browse. Optional sync uses your own iCloud. Private tabs, cookies and form contents do not participate in browser-data sync. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel in your Apple Account settings. Introductory offers are subject to eligibility. Privacy Policy: https://mwsupplylimited.github.io/surf/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Koga Browser

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Koga Browser is a simple, lightweight web browser for iPhone. Browse websites or search the web from one address field, organize your browsing with multiple tabs, and save useful pages as bookmarks. Your tabs, bookmarks, homepage, and appearance preferences are stored locally on your device. Features include: β€’ Multiple tabs with session restoration β€’ Local bookmarks with editing and reordering β€’ Back, forward, reload, home, and sharing controls β€’ Customizable HTTPS homepage β€’ System, Light, and Dark appearance options β€’ Address entry and web search from one field β€’ No account or cloud synchronization required Koga Browser uses Apple’s WebKit technology to display webpages.

Screenshots

Surf4 screens
Koga Browser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Koga Browser at none against Surf's 2. Koga Browser also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 4 days). Surf's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

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

Both are free to download. Surf sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Koga Browser asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Surf ships an update every 4 days, Koga Browser daily. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and August 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Surf versus Koga Browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSurfKoga Browser
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysDaily β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.016.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size6 MB1 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperMatthew WongMichael Koga

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Surf

Subscriptions2
  • Surf Pro (Monthly)$4.991 Month
  • Surf Pro (Yearly)$29.991 Year
None

Koga Browser

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Surf free?
Surf is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Koga Browser free?
Koga Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Surf or Koga Browser have ads?
Neither Surf nor Koga Browser shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Surf or Koga Browser?
Surf ships an update every 4 days, and Koga Browser daily. Most recently, Surf was updated on September 20, 2026 and Koga Browser on August 2, 2026.

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