Comparison

XBrowser vs Akari

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

Head to head
About

XBrowser

Features
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XBrowser is a browser built for people who need more than one login, especially dual whatsapp, dual instagram, dual telegram... MULTIPLE MESSAGER ACCOUNTS Run separate web sessions for WhatsApp Web, Instagram, Telegram, and Facebook—each in its own account so cookies and logins don’t mix. Switch identities in one tap, or open Split View to see two accounts at once. SHOPS & WORK Manage different storefronts or seller accounts without shared sessions. Keep a dedicated work identity for email and docs—history and home stay with that account too. WHAT STAYS SEPARATE • Cookies and website data • Browsing history • Bookmarks • Home shortcuts • Passwords saved while using that account SHARED ACROSS THE APP Downloads and Reading List are shared. Most Settings (search engine, themes, filters) apply to the whole app. HOW IT WORKS Create accounts for WhatsApp, Instagram, Telegram, Facebook, Shop, or Work. Each account is its own browsing identity. Use the account chip to switch instantly. NOTES • Uses each site’s web version inside XBrowser. Features may differ from the official apps. • Optional location controls only affect browser geolocation APIs—they do not change your network IP. • Tracker blocking, app lock, and clear-on-exit are also available. One browser. Multiple identities. No mixed logins.

About

Akari

A mobile web browser designed for a calmer online experience, it blocks ads, trackers, and pop-ups. Enjoy features like background video playback, reader mode, and private tabs with optional Face ID protection.

Highlights
  • Ad, pop-up, and tracker blocking
  • Video ad skipping
  • Reader mode and page summarization
  • Private tabs with Face ID lock
  • Background audio/video playback
  • Cross-device sync
Features
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Akari is a calmer web browser that blocks ads, pop-ups and trackers on your iPhone and iPad. BLOCK THE NOISE • Shields blocks ads and trackers using EasyList and EasyPrivacy, right on your device. • Pop-up blocking stops new windows and redirects you didn't ask for. • Block Video Ads skips the ads on video sites, so you get straight to the video. • Cookie banners hidden, and tracking tags stripped from the links you open and share. A CALMER WAY TO BROWSE • One bar for sites and searches. It fills in the websites you visit as you type. • Favorites as a grid of site icons, right on the start page. • Tabs as cards. Swipe the address bar to move between tabs, flick a card away to close it. • Peek previews a link before you open it. • Spaces keep work, home and everything else apart. • Reader turns cluttered articles into clean, easy text, and Summarize sums up a page on your device. • Keep audio and video playing in the background or in picture in picture. PRIVATE AND SECURE • Private tabs forget everything when you close them, and Face ID can lock them. • Sign in with passkeys, and set Akari as your default browser. • Find on page, downloads saved to the Files app, and "Open in Akari" in the share sheet. • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets for quick search and your favorites. • Nine colors, including a true black. WORKS WITH AKARI FOR MAC AND WINDOWS Sign in with your email and your favorites and color follow you between your iPhone and your computers. Sync is end-to-end encrypted, so we can't read it. Signing in is optional. AKARI PRO (OPTIONAL) Focus Mode, Block Lists, Hide Element, Hide Annoyances, Video Speed and app icons. Monthly, yearly or a one-time purchase. Everything above stays free. No ads. No tracking. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://0arch.io/akari/privacy

Screenshots

XBrowser4 screens
Akari4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: XBrowser at none against Akari's 3. Akari's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Akari sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. XBrowser asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

XBrowser ships an update every 3 weeks, Akari every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
XBrowser versus Akari: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXBrowserAkari
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.8 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB55 MB
Age rating17+17+
Developer伟 高Joseph Rodriguez

In-app purchases

None

XBrowser

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Akari

Subscriptions2
  • Akari Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Akari Pro Yearly$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Akari Pro Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is XBrowser free?
XBrowser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Akari free?
Akari is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do XBrowser or Akari have ads?
XBrowser shows ads; Akari does not.
Which is updated more often, XBrowser or Akari?
XBrowser ships an update every 3 weeks, and Akari every 2 days. Most recently, XBrowser was updated on October 29, 2026 and Akari on October 31, 2026.

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