Comparison

Blank Browser vs Verge Browser

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

Head to head
About

Blank Browser

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The web should work for you. Blank Browser is a modern web browser built for people who value speed, privacy, and control without sacrificing the browsing experience they expect. Whether you’re reading the news, shopping online, researching a topic, or managing your daily workflow, Blank Browser gives you the tools to browse the way you want. Choose between Standard Browsing and Private Browsing at any time. Standard Browsing saves your history, cookies, passwords, and website preferences for a familiar experience. Private Browsing uses an isolated browsing session that leaves no lasting website data behind when you’re finished. Switching between modes is quick and seamless. Take control of online distractions with a powerful built-in content blocker. Block ads, trackers, unwanted domains, and other web content to create a cleaner browsing experience. Import public filter lists, create your own blocklists and whitelists, build wildcard or regular expression rules, and customize exactly how websites behave. Your browsing experience is yours to control. Blank Browser also helps you better understand the websites you visit. View detailed page information including SSL certificate details, cookies, downloads, permissions, connection information, observed technologies, and other useful insights. Everything is presented in a clear and accessible way, making advanced information available without requiring technical expertise. Your passwords remain protected with the built-in Password Manager. Credentials are securely stored using Apple’s Keychain, with an optional PIN available for an additional layer of protection before viewing or editing saved logins. Additional features include: • Built-in ad and tracker blocking • Custom blocklists and whitelists • Import public filter lists • Regular expression and wildcard filtering • Per-site permissions • Popup blocking • Mobile and desktop website switching • Download manager • Favorites manager • Detailed page information • Browsing statistics • Modern tab management • Password Manager with optional PIN protection • Support for iPhone, iPad, and Mac Unlike many browsers, Blank Browser does not require you to create an account before you can browse the web. There are no mandatory sign-ins or unnecessary barriers between you and the internet. Blank Browser is actively developed with regular updates focused on website compatibility, browsing performance, stability, privacy improvements, and new features. Every update is designed to make browsing faster, more reliable, and more enjoyable while keeping you in control of your experience.

About

Verge Browser

Features
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Verge MCP Browser brings a real iOS browser to AI workflows. Built around the Model Context Protocol (MCP), it lets compatible AI clients connect to your iPhone and use browser tools through a local, authenticated endpoint. Connect a compatible client with the endpoint and API key, then let it: Open and manage agent tabs Navigate to URLs or search queries Wait for pages to finish loading Read visible text and interactive elements as structured page snapshots Click, type, select, scroll, and find content Capture page screenshots Go back, go forward, and reload pages You remain in control. MCP is off by default. Agent tabs use an isolated browser profile unless you explicitly enable regular profile sharing. The MCP service is available through your local network while Verge is active, and every request requires an API key. No account is required. Verge is also a focused everyday browser with: Multiple tabs and a visual tab overview Private browsing Bookmarks and history Downloads Google, Bing, DuckDuckGo, or Baidu search Desktop Safari or custom User-Agent support Native iOS WebKit rendering and interaction Use Verge for AI-assisted web research, form interaction, and browser automation while keeping the browser on your own iPhone.

Screenshots

Blank Browser4 screens
Verge Browser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Verge Browser at none against Blank Browser's 6. Blank Browser's advantage is iOS requirement (18.4 vs 26.2). On price, ads and device support 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. Blank Browser sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Verge Browser asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Blank Browser versus Verge Browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlank BrowserVerge Browser
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.4 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB14 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperBlackthorne Groupe LLCæ´‹ å¼ 

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Blank Browser

One-time6
  • Buy Me a Coffee$0.99
  • Treat Me to Lunch$4.99
  • Fuel a Bug Fix$9.99
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  • Browser Hero$24.99
  • Blank Browser Legend$49.99
  • Epic Dragon Slayer$99.99
None

Verge Browser

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Blank Browser free?
Blank Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Verge Browser free?
Verge Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Blank Browser or Verge Browser have ads?
Neither Blank Browser nor Verge Browser shows ads.

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