Comparison

Shiori Web Browser vs Lion 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

Lion Browser

This web browser offers built-in parental controls to help teens explore the internet safely. Adults can also use it for personal accountability, setting limits and receiving reports on flagged content. It provides a familiar browsing experience while ensuring responsible online activity.

Highlights
  • Blocks explicit websites
  • Detects inappropriate images
  • Customizable detection sensitivity
  • Whitelist mode
  • PIN-protected settings
  • Weekly accountability reports
  • Personal browsing limits
Features
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The best browser for teens. A powerful accountability tool for adults. Lion is a web browser with parental controls built in. Give your teen the freedom to explore the internet responsibly — while staying informed about what they're seeing. For parents & teens: • Blocks explicit websites and detects inappropriate images automatically • Customize detection sensitivity, block specific sites, and manage media access • Whitelist mode for complete control over which websites can be visited • PIN-protected settings prevent unauthorized changes • Weekly accountability reports summarize any flagged content For adults who want accountability: • Set personal browsing limits and stay accountable to a trusted partner • Private and secure — your logs stay on your device, never stored on servers • Customize what to track, block, or filter based on your needs How it works: 1. Set Lion as the default browser 2. Disable Safari using Screen Time 3. Add an accountability partner — a parent, mentor, or trusted friend 4. Browse the web — Lion logs activity based on your settings 5. Receive weekly reports on flagged content A browser you'll actually want to use Lion is fast, smooth, and familiar. Bookmarks sync across devices. Tabs work like you'd expect. It's a real browser — not a locked-down kids app. Subscription required for full access. Choose an Individual or Family plan. Privacy Policy: https://www.lionfamily.org/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.lionfamily.org/terms

Screenshots

Shiori Web Browser3 screens
Lion Browser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Shiori Web Browser at ad-supported against Lion Browser's subscription. Shiori Web Browser also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.6). Lion Browser's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases 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 and Lion Browser sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Lion Browser holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 24 and 110 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Shiori Web Browser's written reviews are positive against 87% of Lion Browser's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shiori Web Browser ships an update every 2 months, Lion Browser every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Shiori Web Browser versus Lion Browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShiori Web BrowserLion Browser
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (24 ratings)4.7 (110 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.9% of reviews87.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings24110 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB66 MB
Age rating17+17+
Developertadashi atojiLion Software, LLC

Customer experience

Shiori Web Browser

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

Lion Browser

All ratings110 ratings
Positive93.6%
Neutral2.7%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive87.1%
Neutral6.5%
Negative6.5%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Shiori Web Browser

One-time1
  • Remove Ad$4.99
6 purchases

Lion Browser

Subscriptions6
  • Individual Plan$4.991 Month
  • Family Plan$8.991 Month
  • Premium Family Plan7 Days trial$9.991 Month
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  • Individual Plan (Annual)$49.991 Year
  • Family Plan (Annual)$79.991 Year
  • Premium Family Plan (Annual)14 Days trial$99.991 Year

Questions

Is Shiori Web Browser free?
Shiori Web Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lion Browser free?
Lion Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Shiori Web Browser or Lion Browser?
Lion Browser is rated higher. Shiori Web Browser averages 4.4 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Lion Browser averages 4.7 from 110 ratings.
Do Shiori Web Browser or Lion Browser have ads?
Shiori Web Browser shows ads; Lion Browser does not.
Which is updated more often, Shiori Web Browser or Lion Browser?
Shiori Web Browser ships an update every 2 months, and Lion Browser every 5 days. Most recently, Shiori Web Browser was updated on October 17, 2026 and Lion Browser on October 14, 2026.

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