ZenBrowser | Simple browsing vs Airothy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ZenBrowser | Simple browsing
A straightforward web browser focused on privacy and simplicity. It avoids data collection, syncing, and advanced features like tabs or AI. Designed for users who want a no-frills browsing experience.
- Private browsing
- No data collection
- No history syncing
- No tabs
- Simple interface
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Zen Browser is a simple web browser designed for you to "just browse the web". It does not collect your data, sync your browsing history or open tabs between devices, it doesn't even have tabs, social features, or integrated AI! Disclaimer: `Zen Browser | Simple browsing` is a standalone mobile app that is not associated with any mobile or desktop browser.
Airothy
Transform your iPhone into a wireless trackpad and keyboard for your Mac. Enjoy precise control with familiar gestures and typing, all from across the room. Your data remains private, communicating directly over your local network.
- Wireless trackpad control
- Full-screen Mac keyboard
- Gesture support
- Private local network connection
- One-time purchase for Pro features
- Free core functionality
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Airothy turns your iPhone into a wireless trackpad and keyboard for your Mac. Control your Mac from across the room. Gestures, typing, and shortcuts, right in your hand. A REAL TRACKPAD, IN YOUR HAND • One finger moves the pointer, with smooth acceleration that feels like a Mac trackpad • Tap to click, two-finger tap to right-click, double-tap to double-click • Two fingers to scroll and pinch to zoom • Three-finger swipes for Mission Control and switching Spaces • Long-press to drag and drop A FULL KEYBOARD, TWO WAYS • Full-screen Mac Keyboard with hold-to-combine modifier keys, key repeat, and haptic feedback • A function row that matches your Mac: brightness, media, mute, and volume • Or type with the familiar iOS keyboard, with a Cmd / Opt / Ctrl / Shift bar and a Mac keys panel PRIVATE BY DESIGN • iPhone and Mac talk directly over your local network. What you type and tap never touches the internet • Every connection is encrypted and authenticated • Your Mac only accepts commands from devices you personally approved, one controller at a time GETTING STARTED 1. Install the free Mac companion app from airothy.com 2. Open Airothy on your iPhone and scan the QR code shown on your Mac, or enter the 6-digit code 3. That's it. Pair once and you stay paired FREE AND PRO The core experience is free forever: pointer, clicks, scrolling, and typing with the iOS keyboard. Pro features like the Mac Keyboard, Mac modifier and function keys, drag and drop, pinch to zoom, three-finger gestures, and remote system controls come with a 14-day free trial, then unlock with a single one-time purchase. No subscription.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Airothy at 5.0 against ZenBrowser | Simple browsing's 3.5. Airothy also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 62%) and ads (none vs shown). ZenBrowser | Simple browsing's advantage is ratings volume (14 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. ZenBrowser | Simple browsing sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Airothy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Airothy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ZenBrowser | Simple browsing has 14 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of ZenBrowser | Simple browsing's written reviews are positive against 100% of Airothy's.
ZenBrowser | Simple browsing ships an update every 3 months, Airothy every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ZenBrowser | Simple browsing | Airothy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (14 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 61.5% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 14 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kubilay Erdogan | Hunwoo Kim |
Customer experience
ZenBrowser | Simple browsing
Airothy
In-app purchases
ZenBrowser | Simple browsing
- Remove Ads$1.99
Airothy
- Airothy Pro$9.99
Questions
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