iodé Browser
by iodé Browser
What iodé Browser is
iodé Browser is a free, open-source Android browser supplied preinstalled with iodéOS. It is based on Firefox, with telemetry disabled and trackers removed, and includes tracker blocking. The product page lists Qwant as the default search engine alongside Brave, Ecosia, Metager, Qwant light, Startpage, and several Searx instances; for iodéOS 6, the maker names Startpage as the default. iodéOS also includes Aurora Store and F-Droid for finding apps, and preinstalled apps such as the browser can be uninstalled. The operating system’s system-wide tracker blocker monitors app network requests and can block them in real time, but cannot inspect app-native DNS-over-HTTPS requests that bypass Android’s system resolver. iodé provides Windows and Linux installers for iodéOS, with installation supported on more than 60 listed devices. The Free plan costs nothing and includes degoogled Android, monthly OTA security updates, privacy-friendly preinstalled apps, and standard ad and tracker blocking.
Who it suits
iodé Browser suits Android users seeking a browser with tracker blocking as part of iodéOS. It may also interest people choosing an iodéOS device who want several listed search engine options.
What it does well
- Free and open source.
- Firefox-based, with telemetry disabled and trackers removed.
- Lists multiple search engine choices.
- Preinstalled apps can be uninstalled.
- iodéOS includes a system-wide tracker blocker.
What to know first
- Available on Android only.
- The system blocker cannot inspect certain app-native DNS-over-HTTPS requests.
- The browser is supplied preinstalled with iodéOS.
Limits
The system-wide blocker cannot inspect app-native DNS-over-HTTPS requests that bypass Android’s system resolver. The Free plan includes standard ad and tracker blocking; reinforced blocking and advanced network control are listed under Premium at €399 a month.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Degoogled Android · monthly OTA security updates · privacy-friendly preinstalled apps · standard ad and tracker blocking | Free |
| Premium | Reinforced blocking · advanced network control · custom blocking rules · up to 2 devices | €399 a month |
| Premium Family | Everything in Premium · up to 6 devices | €699 a month |
| Teams | per device/year · Premium features · MDM compatibility · volume discounts · dedicated support | €9 a year |
As iode.tech lists them, read 8 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Check whether your device is among the more than 60 listed iodéOS-supported devices.
- Use the Windows or Linux installer provided by iodé to install iodéOS.
- Find iodé Browser among the preinstalled apps.
- Choose a search engine from the options listed for the browser.
- Use Aurora Store or F-Droid to find apps in iodéOS.
Verdict
iodé Browser pairs a Firefox base with tracker blocking and a choice of search engines. Note that the operating-system blocker has a stated limit for app-native DNS-over-HTTPS requests.
Questions
Is iodé Browser free?
Yes. The browser is described as free, and the Free iodéOS plan costs nothing.
Is iodé Browser open source?
Yes, it is listed as open source.
Which platform does iodé Browser support?
It is an Android browser included with iodéOS.
Which search engines can I use?
The product page lists Qwant, Brave, Ecosia, Metager, Qwant light, Startpage, and several Searx instances. The product page names Qwant as default, while Startpage is the default for iodéOS 6.
What does the Free iodéOS plan include?
It includes degoogled Android, monthly OTA security updates, privacy-friendly preinstalled apps, and standard ad and tracker blocking.
Who makes iodé?
The legal notice identifies iodé technologies SAS as the maker, with its registered office in Roubaix, France.
Facts from iodé Browser's own pages
- Blocker limit
- iodéOS cannot inspect app-native DNS-over-HTTPS requests that bypass Android’s system resolver. · iode.tech, 8 Oct 2026
- Browser base
- The browser is based on Firefox with telemetry disabled and trackers removed. · iode.tech, 8 Oct 2026
- Company
- The FAQ describes iodé as a company based in Toulouse, France, with an international team of cybersecurity and design experts. · iode.tech, 8 Oct 2026
- Default search on iodéOS 6
- The maker’s iodéOS 6 announcement says Startpage is the default search engine for that release. · blog.iode.tech, 8 Oct 2026
- Free plan
- Yes · iode.tech, 19 Sept 2026
- Headquarters
- Roubaix, France · iode.tech, 28 Sept 2026
- Included app stores
- iodéOS comes with Aurora Store and F-Droid for finding apps. · iode.tech, 8 Oct 2026
- Installation
- The maker provides Windows and Linux installers for iodéOS; installation is supported on 60+ listed devices. · iode.tech, 8 Oct 2026
- Legal entity
- The legal notice identifies the maker as iodé technologies SAS and lists its registered office in Roubaix, France. · iode.tech, 8 Oct 2026
- Open source
- iodé describes iodéOS as an open source community project. · iode.tech, 8 Oct 2026
- OS privacy controls
- iodéOS includes a system-wide tracker blocker that monitors and can block app network requests in real time. · iode.tech, 8 Oct 2026
- Supported platforms
- mobile · iode.tech, 19 Sept 2026
- Product
- iodé Browser is a preinstalled Android browser included with iodéOS. · iode.tech, 8 Oct 2026
- Search engines
- The product page lists Qwant as the default search engine, plus Brave, Ecosia, Metager, Qwant light, Startpage and several Searx instances. · iode.tech, 8 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker provides documentation, a contact form, and a community forum for support. · iode.tech, 8 Oct 2026
- Tracker blocking
- Yes · iode.tech, 19 Sept 2026
- Uninstallability
- The maker says preinstalled apps, including iodé Browser, can be uninstalled. · blog.iode.tech, 8 Oct 2026
- Updates
- The maker says devices on older iodéOS versions receive monthly updates. · blog.iode.tech, 8 Oct 2026
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