iBrowser vs Runse
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iBrowser
This utility offers a full-screen browsing experience with comprehensive search capabilities. It includes a child lock feature to restrict access to specific pages and is compatible with iPhone and iPad devices. Users can access settings and refresh pages through intuitive gestures.
- Full-screen browsing
- Comprehensive search
- Child lock for restricted access
- iPhone and iPad compatible
- Gesture-based controls
- No ads or pop-up windows
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************************************** 【1】Full screen browser, do you want it 【2】Every orientation, do you get it 【3】Fast search, do you try it 【4】iPhone and iPad ready, do you use it 【5】Child Lock: only allow a fixed page Come and try it! No ads and no pop-ups! ************************************** 【How to use】 - Double-tap the search icon on the bottom bar to open Settings - Double-tap the refresh icon on the bottom bar to force refresh the current page - Child Lock: turn on Force Hide Address Bar in Settings - On iPhone, shake the device to show the address bar and toolbar 【Guide】 - The first launch shows a 5-step tour. Finish it and start browsing - Open User Guide in Settings anytime for gestures, Child Lock, and FAQs - Bottom bar from left to right: Back, Forward, Refresh, Search, Home, Full Screen - Tap Search to show or hide the address bar. Tap Full Screen to go borderless at once - Type a URL or a keyword in the address bar. Text starting with http opens as a site. Anything else uses your current search engine - When setting the homepage, tap Use Current Page to make the page you are viewing the startup page - To keep one page as fixed as possible: set the homepage, turn on Child Lock, then enable the Settings password - If the notch covers the page, adjust browser margins in Settings ************************************** Note: If the app does not meet your needs, you can request a refund from Apple within 90 days: https://reportaproblem.apple.com
Runse
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Runse helps you refine and translate selected text from iPhone and iPad apps. Select text in Safari, Notes, Mail, Messages, or another app, open the share or action menu, and choose Runse. The selected text opens with quick actions for clearer writing and translation. WHAT IT DOES * Refine selected text for clearer wording * Translate selected text into your default or custom target language * Copy results back to the app you were using * Add custom OpenAI-compatible providers * View provider status and token usage * Customize prompt templates for your workflow GUIDED SETUP Runse includes a step-by-step first-launch guide showing how to select text, open the action menu, pin Runse, and run refine or translate actions. You can reopen the guide from Settings. PROVIDERS Runse includes a default provider for a smooth first run. Advanced users can add custom providers for DeepSeek, Kimi, MiniMax, GLM, or any OpenAI-compatible endpoint. SUBSCRIPTION Runse Pro is an auto-renewable yearly subscription. The first month is free, then ¥12 per year. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription auto-renews unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscription anytime in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://github.com/madeye/runse/blob/main/PRIVACY.md Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ PRIVACY Selected text is sent only to the active AI provider when you run an action. Provider settings, prompt templates, and history are stored on your device. API keys are stored in the iOS Keychain. OPEN SOURCE Runse is open source: https://github.com/madeye/runse
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Runse at Free against iBrowser's $0.89. iBrowser's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On update cadence, 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
Runse is free to download; iBrowser costs $0.89 up front. Runse sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per year. iBrowser asks for nothing beyond the download.
iBrowser ships an update every 5 days, Runse every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iBrowser | Runse |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.89 | Free — better |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 48.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Every 9 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 天从 何 | 超 吕 |
In-app purchases
iBrowser
No in-app purchases
Runse
- Runse Pro Yearly$1.991 Year









