Comparison

ZenBrowser | Simple browsing vs Airothy

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Private browsing
  • No data collection
  • No history syncing
  • No tabs
  • Simple interface
Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

Screenshots

ZenBrowser | Simple browsing4 screens
Airothy4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
ZenBrowser | Simple browsing versus Airothy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZenBrowser | Simple browsingAirothy
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (14 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews61.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings14 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB32 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperKubilay ErdoganHunwoo Kim

Customer experience

ZenBrowser | Simple browsing

All ratings14 ratings
Positive64.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative35.7%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive61.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative38.5%

Airothy

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ZenBrowser | Simple browsing

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99
1 purchases

Airothy

One-time1
  • Airothy Pro$9.99

Questions

Is ZenBrowser | Simple browsing free?
ZenBrowser | Simple browsing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Airothy free?
Airothy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ZenBrowser | Simple browsing or Airothy?
Airothy is rated higher. ZenBrowser | Simple browsing averages 3.5 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Airothy averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do ZenBrowser | Simple browsing or Airothy have ads?
ZenBrowser | Simple browsing shows ads; Airothy does not.
Which is updated more often, ZenBrowser | Simple browsing or Airothy?
ZenBrowser | Simple browsing ships an update every 3 months, and Airothy every 3 weeks. Most recently, ZenBrowser | Simple browsing was updated on September 30, 2026 and Airothy on October 12, 2026.

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