| Core Identity |
| Developer | Ecosia GmbH | DuckDuckGo, Inc. | Opera Norway AS | Google | Microsoft Corporation | Aloha Mobile | Mozilla | Startpage BV |
| Category | Utilities | Utilities | Utilities | Utilities | Utilities | Utilities | Utilities | Utilities |
| Platform | Android, iOS | Android, iOS | Android, iOS | iOS, Android | iOS, Android | iOS, Android | iOS | iOS, Android |
| Store Metrics |
| Rating | 4.7 / 5 | 4.8 / 5 | 4.8 / 5 | 4.7 / 5 | 4.7 / 5 | 4.7 / 5 | 4.6 / 5 | 4.8 / 5 |
| Ratings Count | 7,887 | 2,325,699 | 92,100 | 3,441,388 | 490,772 | 308,800 | 207,907 | 6,018 |
| Price | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free |
| Release Date | Aug 12, 2013 | Jun 27, 2013 | Jun 15, 2021 | Jun 28, 2012 | Nov 30, 2017 | Jul 10, 2016 | Nov 12, 2015 | May 15, 2024 |
| Last Updated | Mar 27, 2026 | May 11, 2026 | Apr 19, 2026 | Apr 29, 2026 | Apr 16, 2026 | May 8, 2026 | Apr 13, 2026 | Apr 17, 2026 |
| Sentiment & Reviews |
| Sentiment | positive | positive | mixed | positive | mixed | mixed | - | - |
| Score | 72/100 | 75/100 | 45/100 | 75/100 | 42/100 | 55/100 | - | - |
| Praises | - Environmental impact initiatives create a strong sense of purpose for daily search users
| - Privacy-focused browsing experience effectively blocks trackers and intrusive advertisements for users
| - Cross-platform synchronization via the flow feature provides a convenient bridge between desktop and mobile browsing
| - Reliable search performance and fast page loading speeds drive daily utility for mobile users
| - Browser Performance and Features
| - Integrated VPN and ad-blocking features provide a secure browsing experience for mobile users
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| Complaints | - Frequent session logouts and authentication failures disrupt the accumulation of search rewards
| - Screen flickering during page loads and tracker blocking animations disrupts the browsing flow
| - Screen flickering and blank page rendering during scrolling cycles disrupt the core browsing experience for many users
| - Post-update stability issues including freezing and crashes disrupt the browsing experience on tablets
| - Microsoft Rewards Issues
- Aggressive AI/Copilot Integration
| - Video download failures and audio synchronization issues frustrate users attempting to save media
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| Requests | - Tab grouping functionality is needed to manage complex research workflows more effectively
| - Background video playback support allows users to listen to media while using other apps
| - Expanded extension support and translation tools would improve the utility of the mobile browser for power users
| - Native ad-blocking and privacy-focused tools to manage data tracking and intrusive web content
| - | - Granular control over ad-blocking and website whitelisting to support preferred content creators
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| Strategic Intel |
| Strengths | - Steward-owned, non-profit model prevents data-harvesting conflicts
- 230M+ trees planted validates the core value proposition
- Solar-powered infrastructure creates a carbon-negative brand identity
| - Editors' Choice badge across five markets sustains organic install velocity
- Local-device tracker blocking functions as a privacy-first distribution moat
| - My Flow cross-device sync creates high switching costs
- GX Corner gaming feed increases session frequency
- Aesthetic customization drives brand attachment
| - Ecosystem network effects driven by multi-device sign-in
- Brand authority reinforced by proactive safety audits
| - Advanced GPT-5 integration for deep reasoning
- Superior vertical tab and sidebar management
- Native security tools like Microsoft Defender SmartScreen
| - Integrated VPN-browser architecture reduces friction for non-technical users
- Biometric-locked file vault creates high switching costs for media-heavy users
- Cross-platform availability maintains consistent privacy habits
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| Weaknesses | - Frequent session logouts disrupt user progress
- Post-update stability regressions cause launch crashes
- Aggressive security verification loops block VPN users
| - 0.7★ Android-iOS rating gap on majority Android base
- Screen flickering and navigation regressions post-update
- No cloud-save functionality despite user requests
| - Persistent screen flickering during scrolling
- Inconsistent ad-blocker performance on video sites
- Lack of advanced bookmark management tools
| - Stability regressions on tablet hardware
- Absence of native ad-blocking tools
- UI friction from AI-search integration
| - Broken Microsoft Rewards fulfillment pipeline
- Technical UI bugs (search bar freezing, tab scrolling)
- Perceived feature bloat and aggressive AI forcing
| - Premium-tier gate for core download features alienates long-term users
- Frequent post-update freezing behavior erodes the daily active habit
- 0.7★ rating gap between iOS and Android suggests platform-specific stability issues
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| Pricing | free | subscription | free | freemium | free | subscription | free | free |
| Momentum | Active | Active | Maintenance | Active | Intense | Active | Intense | Intense |
| Update Cadence | 5 versions, 1 majors/6mo, ~7d avg | 5 versions, ~9d avg | 5 versions, ~37d avg | 5 versions, 4 majors/6mo, ~9d avg | 5 versions, 2 majors/6mo, ~3d avg | 5 versions, 5 majors/6mo, ~11d avg | 5 versions | 5 versions |
