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Bare Browser vs SquareBrowser
Both stand on mobile browser software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Choose Bare if you want a free, open-source Android browser with extensions, uBlock Origin, and browsing data stored locally. Look elsewhere if Safe Browsing is a requirement or you need a release outside the current alpha.
Visit Bare BrowserChoose SquareBrowser if you use Android and want firm daily browsing boundaries, domain-level time statistics, and local data storage. Its free plan includes limits up to 6 hours and Strict Mode. Look elsewhere if you need to delete browsing history, use a private mode, or browse on a platform other than Android.
Visit SquareBrowserThe facts
| Bare Browser | SquareBrowser | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | Yes |
| Runs on | Android | Android |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | barebrowser.org | squarebrowser.com |
| On mobile browser software | #2 of 31 | #6 of 31 |
Bare Browser: what it does well
- Free and open source.
- Supports Chrome Web Store extensions, including Bitwarden and Dark Reader.
- Includes removable uBlock Origin for ad blocking.
- Supported videos can play audio while you switch apps or lock your phone.
- Downloads can be handed to an external manager.
What to know first
- Currently in alpha.
- Supports Android 10 and newer only.
- Safe Browsing is unavailable in this public Chromium build.
- Google Play and F-Droid distribution are marked as coming soon.
SquareBrowser: what it does well
- Daily caps can be adjusted in 15-minute increments.
- Strict Mode locks browsing until midnight after the daily cap.
- Browsing data stays in local device storage, according to the maker.
- Includes a built-in ad blocker, themes, and bookmarks.
- Free to use with no in-app purchases or subscription.
What to know first
- Browsing history is permanent and cannot be deleted in the app.
- The project says it has no incognito or private mode.
- Currently available for Android only.
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