Namu Browser vs Rain
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Namu Browser
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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. ■ 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. ■ 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. ■ 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. ■ 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
Rain
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Browse the web with ads and trackers blocked on your device. Rain is a browser for iPhone and iPad, with familiar navigation, private tabs and a Playlist for videos you open on the web. Make the start page yours. Open Favorites, Playlist and Reading List from their own sections. Choose the sections you want, arrange their order, and choose a background or a photo from your library. Reading List brings article links and previews together. Swipe up from the address bar to see your tabs, or swipe sideways to switch between them. Ordinary tabs return when you reopen Rain. Profiles separate browsing sessions, Favorites and history. Named tab groups organize tabs inside a profile. Private tabs use a temporary session and do not add browsing history. Reader presents the main text of supported articles with a choice of fonts, text sizes and backgrounds. Adjust text size on other sites too. Choose your search engine in Settings, or use voice search when on-device speech recognition is available for your language. Shields block ads and trackers on the device. Per-site controls let you adjust protection for an individual page. Filter lists are included for first launch and refresh from their publishers. The Shields panel shows blocking counts for the current page. Add a video you open in the browser to Playlist and play it in Rain. Organize items in folders, resume playback, adjust speed, shuffle, repeat or set a sleep timer. AirPlay and Picture in Picture are available when supported by the system and the media. If a stream link expires, Rain can revisit its source page to recover playback; some sites require opening the page again. Playlist holds 10 items. Rain has no account requirement or in-app purchases.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Rain at none against Namu Browser's 4. Rain also leads on ads (none vs shown). Namu Browser's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 4 days) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.0). On price 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
Both are free to download. Namu Browser sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Rain asks for nothing beyond the download.
Namu Browser ships an update daily, Rain every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Namu Browser | Rain |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Daily — better | Every 4 days |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | KangMin Kim | Roman Marchenko |
In-app purchases
Namu Browser
- Monthly Premium$0.991 Month
- Buy a Coffee$0.49
- Buy a Meal$2.99
- Lifetime Pass$29.99
Rain
No in-app purchases









