Comparison

AThumb Browser vs SHX Browser

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

Head to head
About

AThumb Browser

This browser is designed for one-handed use, offering an ergonomic experience. It features a Virtual TrackPad to easily reach any part of the screen without straining your hand.

Highlights
  • Ergonomic one-handed design
  • Virtual TrackPad technology
  • Optimized for single-hand use
  • Web browsing
Features
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The most ergonomic browser ever! Have you ever dropped your device on your face while trying to reach the far corner of the screen? Quite often, we browse the web with just one hand - just relaxing or holding a cup of coffee on the other hand, but most browsers are not optimized for such scenario. Try AThumb browser! It is designed from the beginning to really support one hand user experience, and Virtual TrackPad technology enables you to access any where on screen without stressing your hand!

About

SHX Browser

Features
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SHX Browser is a privacy-focused web browser for iPhone and iPad with built-in support for Bluetooth and local network connectivity. Standard mobile browsers don't expose Bluetooth or local network APIs to web pages. SHX Browser does. Built for users who interact with connected hardware through web-based interfaces. WHAT YOU CAN DO - Browse any website with a fast, clean, ad-free experience - Connect to Bluetooth Low Energy devices directly from web pages - Discover and communicate with devices on your local WiFi network - Use modern web standards including Web Bluetooth and mDNS KEY FEATURES Web Bluetooth Support Pair, connect, and communicate with BLE hardware directly from any compatible web page. Full Web Bluetooth API support. Local Network Access Discover devices on your local network. mDNS, local socket connections, and standard web protocols all supported. Privacy First No tracking pixels. No advertising identifiers. No browsing history sold or shared. Anonymous diagnostic data only, with full opt-out in settings. Standard Web Browsing A full-featured browser for any website. Tabs, bookmarks, search, and a clean reading experience on iPhone and iPad. WHO SHX BROWSER IS FOR - Users connecting to hardware devices through web-based control panels - Developers testing Web Bluetooth and local network features on iOS - Anyone who wants a privacy-respecting browser with extended hardware support

Screenshots

AThumb Browser4 screens
SHX Browser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SHX Browser at none against AThumb Browser's 1. AThumb Browser's advantage is iOS requirement (6.0 vs 14.3). 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. AThumb Browser sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SHX Browser asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
AThumb Browser versus SHX Browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAThumb BrowserSHX Browser
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS6.0 — better14.3
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB8 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperKommemo LLCSHX Corporation

In-app purchases

1 purchases

AThumb Browser

One-time1
  • AdRemover$0.99
None

SHX Browser

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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