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Friendly Social Browser vs NAVER Whale
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.
Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac
Friendly Social Browser combines multiple social accounts with privacy, feed and media features. The listed protections and controls differ by platform, so readers should check the options for their device.
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Whale combines browsing with sidebar services, translation, capture tools, extensions, and syncing. Its platform availability is broad, though some Chrome extensions may not work well and Whale ON chat file transfers have a stated limit.
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| Friendly Social Browser | NAVER Whale | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Mac | Android, Extension, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Friendly Plus: $1.99, paid once | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 2 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | friendly.io | whale.naver.com |
| On mobile browser software | #11 of 31 | #15 of 31 |
Friendly Social Browser: what it does well
- Combines several social accounts in one app.
- Includes tracker blocking and ad filtering.
- Feeds can be filtered or highlighted by keywords.
- Offers photo and video download or repost tools.
What to know first
- Friendly Plus is an in-app purchase priced at $1.99, paid once.
- Account-lock options vary by platform.
- Friendly says it is not affiliated with the social sites.
NAVER Whale: what it does well
- Available across desktop, mobile, Linux, and extension platforms
- Includes built-in ad blocking
- Translates webpages and text in images
- Syncs bookmarks, extensions, history, and passwords
What to know first
- Some Chrome-specific extensions may not work well
- Whale ON chat transfers are limited to 100 MB files
- Download page specifies minimum operating system versions
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