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Iceraven vs monocles browser
Both stand on web browsers. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Open source Android
Iceraven offers Android browsing with Gecko, about:config, extra customization, and tab-management options. Its APK installation process and explicit security, update, stability, and add-on warnings deserve attention before use.
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Free plan Open source Android
Choose monocles browser if you want a free, open-source Android browser with privacy-oriented defaults, ad blocking, and Tor proxy support through Orbot. Look elsewhere if you need a version for a platform other than Android or want to install directly by APK with update notifications.
Visit monocles browserThe facts
| Iceraven | monocles browser | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | github.com | monocles.de |
| On web browsers | #59 of 154 | #63 of 154 |
Iceraven: what it does well
- Free and open source
- Supports about:config
- Tab suspension helps preserve tabs
- Multiple Android APK architectures
- Cross-device sync listed
What to know first
- Android only
- Most extra add-ons may not work
- Requires unknown-source installation
- No security or stability guarantees
monocles browser: what it does well
- JavaScript and cookies are deactivated by default.
- Includes ad blocking and SSL certificate pinning.
- Supports the Tor proxy through Orbot.
- Users can import and export bookmarks and settings.
- Free and open source under GPL v3.0 only.
What to know first
- Requires Android 8.0 or newer for version 1.9.3.
- Direct APK installation provides no update notifications and is described as less secure.
- The default configuration uses monocles WebView.
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