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iodé Browser vs SquareBrowser
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
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.
Visit iodé Browser Free plan Open source Android
Choose 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
| iodé Browser | SquareBrowser | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | Yes |
| Runs on | Android | Android |
| Lowest paid plan | Teams: €9 per device a year | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 4 | 1 |
| Maker | iodé Browser | Not published |
| Website | iode.tech | squarebrowser.com |
| On web browsers | #64 of 154 | #60 of 154 |
iodé Browser: 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.
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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