Xplorer Web Browser vs Orvue
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Xplorer Web Browser
A straightforward yet capable web browser offering essential utilities like tab management, custom search engines, and private browsing. It allows users to secure specific websites with a passcode or Touch ID.
- Passcode lock websites
- Tabs
- Custom search engines
- Private browsing mode
- HTML source view (in-app purchase)
- Universal search bar
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Xplorer is a simple but awesome web browser that is easy to use, but also packs in all the utilities that are needed in a browser. Features: Passcode lock web sites (use Touch ID if capable or a numeric passcode) Tabs Custom search engines History Bookmarks HTML source view (Requires in-app purchase) Private browsing mode Universal search bar Requires iOS 8
Orvue
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Orvue is a minimal full-screen web browser designed for kiosks, digital signage, reception monitors, and any use case requiring uninterrupted display. 【Key Features】 ・Display web pages in full-screen via URL or QR code ・Prevent sleep mode ・Lock screen brightness ・Blackout mode (tap-to-show) ・Hidden settings menu (two-finger long press or gear button) ・Lock page scroll ・Bookmark manager (3 bookmarks on free tier) ・Japanese / English support Perfect for digital signage, reception displays, exhibition booths, and any always-on display use cases. Also useful as a screen prop for video recording. 【Pro Subscription】 ・No ads ・Unlimited bookmarks Pro is an auto-renewing monthly subscription. It renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. You can manage or cancel anytime from your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://wp-tm.com/orvue-privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Orvue at none against Xplorer Web Browser's 2. Orvue also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks). Xplorer Web Browser's advantage is iOS requirement (8.1 vs 18.0). 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
Both are free to download. Xplorer Web Browser sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Orvue asks for nothing beyond the download.
Xplorer Web Browser ships an update every 2 weeks, Orvue every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Xplorer Web Browser | Orvue |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 8.1 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Ian Foose | ASAGI SASATANI |
In-app purchases
Xplorer Web Browser
- Premium$0.99
- Xplorer Ultimate$2.99
Orvue
No in-app purchases
