Tired of Safari, or just want to try something different? Which can! There are more than enough good browsers available for iOS. Feel free to try these five Safari alternatives.
Safari Alternatives for iPhone
There are a lot of browsers for iOS. In the list below we have taken the currants out of the porridge. These browsers are noteworthy because of special features, popularity or because they stand out in some other way. Tap one of the links below to instantly read more about one of the Safari alternatives.
- Google Chrome
- Firefox Focus
- Opera Touch
- brave
- Microsoft Edge
1. Google Chrome
Google Chrome is the most popular internet browser across the board, but on iOS it has to admit its superiority in Safari. Nevertheless, Google’s browser is an excellent alternative. The synchronization function is especially nice. For example, after you are logged in, you can immediately view your bookmarks and history of other devices on which your Google account is active.
Furthermore, the Chrome homepage automatically fills itself with websites that you visit often and links that you may find interesting. Finally, the data saving mode reduces the size of web pages. A disadvantage of Chrome is that the service only really works well when you also use other Google products. If you don’t, it’s a pretty bare-bones browser.
2. Firefox Focus
Firefox Focus is an experimental app from the makers of Firefox, a well-known name in the browser world. The application is proud of its strict privacy policy. For example, in Firefox Focus, Incognito mode is always on. This means you will not be followed by advertisers, data companies and other shadowy figures.
This is not only good for your privacy, but blocking all these unwanted things also provides a speed gain. According to the makers, Firefox Focus is therefore one of the fastest Safari alternatives. However, the browser can feel somewhat bare, because it is quite basic is.
3. Opera Touch
Is your iPhone actually too big for your hands? Then you should be at Opera Touch. This browser was created by the people behind Opera, just like Firefox a well-known browser. Touch was created with the idea of ​​being able to operate the app on a large phone without a home button, such as the iPhone 11 or iPhone 11 Pro.
Central to Opera Touch is the virtual button at the bottom of the screen. You use this to open a new tab, go back a window or search for text on the page. The great thing about this operation is that you only need one finger to browse. Thanks to Flow you can also forward interesting links to Opera on your Mac.
4. Brave
Newcomer Brave is not lacking in ambitions. The app aims not only to change the world of browsing, but also to support journalism. On the one hand, Brave offers all the options you would expect from a privacy-conscious browser. For example, trackers are blocked by default, pop-ups are a thing of the past and advertisements are also killed.
On the other hand, Brave wants to create a new revenue model for websites. The browser divides the money that users transfer monthly according to ratio among visited websites. In this way, sites that you visit often are compensated. The payment system still has to mature in the Netherlands, which means that Brave will probably remain one of the lesser-known Safari alternatives for the time being.
5. Microsoft Edge
Edge should not be missing from a list of Safari alternatives. Microsoft’s browser was a joke for years, but has since grown into a surprisingly versatile browser. This strength lies mainly in its completeness. For example, Microsoft Edge is not only fast, but also blocks trackers by default. This benefits your privacy.
In addition, Microsoft Edge has a built-in ad blocker, so that you do not see any advertisements. The browser also syncs seamlessly with Edge on your Mac (or Windows computer) so you can access your data anytime, anywhere. A possible downside is the design: the design feels quite Microsoft-esque, and that should just be your taste.