Comparison

Shiori Web Browser vs CM Browser

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

Head to head
About

Shiori Web Browser

A streamlined web browser designed for rapid searching. It offers quick access to past searches, organized web history, and flexible bookmarking with unlimited folder depth. Share pages, capture screenshots, and even run bookmarklets.

Highlights
  • Search-first interface
  • Input history recall
  • Organized web history
  • Unlimited bookmark folders
  • Web page sharing
  • Screenshot capture and editing
  • Bookmarklet support
Features
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This app is a web browser that starts from the search. ◆ Simple three steps ◆ 1. Start the app. ~ Keyboard is automatically displayed. 2. Enter word. 3. Tap the search button. This is simple and quick ! This app also has a useful feature the following. The three "Shiori" feature. "Shiori" means bookmark in japanese. - The input history The word of the search in the past, you can search again by simply tapping the input history. Long tap the word on input history, it will be inserted in the input field. - The web history The web page of search results will not be stored in the web history. Sites accessed from the search results are stored in the history. This is for creating a easy-to-read web history, and make it easier to re-visit. - The bookmarks There is no limit of the folder hierarchy. Feature of the built-in web browser - Web site sharing. Facebook, X(twitter), LINE, Kakao, etc. - You can capture and edit the web page. - You can run the Bookmarklet (include text editor). This app will be required to your every day :) *Ad is displayed at the top of the screen.

About

CM Browser

This mobile browser offers a fast, secure, and private web browsing experience. It blocks ads and trackers to reduce data usage and speed up page loading. Customize your browsing with features like tab management, bookmarks, and passcode protection.

Highlights
  • Ad and tracker blocking
  • Fast page loading
  • Passcode protection
  • Multi-tab browsing
  • Website bookmarking
  • Customizable interface
Features
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CM web browser is a fast, secure and smart Mobile Browser. It is designed for both phone and tablet, brings you a superior web experience wonderful. ------------------------------------------------------ Main function : - By removing trackers and ads, Web pages may require less data and load faster - Customize passcode to protect your web browser. - Open multiple tabs at the same time. - Bookmark website. - Search quickly with Google, Startpage... engine by typing keyword at address bar - Customize user interface. - Customize cache, hosting... and so more. - ... and many features. It is a high-performance and small-sized Internet browser built for those who do not want the bulky size of Firefox or Chrome. CM Mobile browser with the security features and the latest privacy to help you stay safe on the internet.

Screenshots

Shiori Web Browser3 screens
CM Browser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Shiori Web Browser at 4.4 against CM Browser's 3.1. Shiori Web Browser also leads on review sentiment (61% vs 25%). CM Browser's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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. Shiori Web Browser sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. CM Browser asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Shiori Web Browser holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 25 and 40 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Shiori Web Browser's written reviews are positive against 25% of CM Browser's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shiori Web Browser ships an update every 2 months, CM Browser every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Shiori Web Browser versus CM Browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShiori Web BrowserCM Browser
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (25 ratings) — better3.1 (40 ratings)
Positive reviews60.9% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2540 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB17 MB
Age rating17+17+
Developertadashi atojiAkash Patel

Customer experience

Shiori Web Browser

All ratings24 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral4.2%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews46 reviews
Positive60.9%
Neutral15.2%
Negative23.9%

CM Browser

All ratings40 ratings
Positive47.5%
Neutral7.5%
Negative45.0%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral6.3%
Negative68.8%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Shiori Web Browser

One-time1
  • Remove Ad$4.99
None

CM Browser

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shiori Web Browser free?
Shiori Web Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CM Browser free?
CM Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Shiori Web Browser or CM Browser?
Shiori Web Browser is rated higher. Shiori Web Browser averages 4.4 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while CM Browser averages 3.1 from 40 ratings.
Do Shiori Web Browser or CM Browser have ads?
Shiori Web Browser shows ads; CM Browser does not.
Which is updated more often, Shiori Web Browser or CM Browser?
Shiori Web Browser ships an update every 2 months, and CM Browser every 3 months. Most recently, Shiori Web Browser was updated on October 24, 2026 and CM Browser on October 24, 2026.

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