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iOS users, what browser do you use? (sopuli.xyz)
submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by hellfire103@sopuli.xyz to c/foss@beehaw.org
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I currently use Brave on my iPhone. It's pretty good, since it has built-in ad and tracker blocking; but if there's something better I'd like to know.

EDIT: I have just figured out a way to make the SnowHaze UX work for me. Here's my homepage:

Tabliss Web in SnowHaze browser

SnowHaze, for those who don't know, is a privacy-focused FOSS browser for iOS, iPadOS, and (I believe) macOS, which includes features such as:

  • Built-in ad and tracker blocking
  • Custom content blocking
  • No telemetry
  • Custom search engines
  • Custom homepages
  • JavaScript blocking
  • HTTPS forcing
  • XSS and tracking URL warnings
  • Passcode/biometric lock
  • Cookie blocking
  • Custom user agents
  • Canvas blocking
  • Idk, probably more
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[-] zahel@beehaw.org 4 points 1 year ago

I cringe everytime someone proudly states they use Brave 🤮

[-] supermurs@suppo.fi 4 points 1 year ago

I use Firefox on all platforms

[-] The_Digitalfigment@kbin.social 1 points 1 year ago

This is the way.

[-] ElkanNixed@programming.dev 2 points 1 year ago

I've been using Firefox for a long while, but it's been quite buggy lately so I switched to Brave for now. Until Arc Browser on iOS is like a real browser instead of just a companion app.

[-] NotYou@feddit.de 2 points 1 year ago

Safari + Adguard

[-] TheRaven@lemmy.ca 1 points 1 year ago

To add to this, iOS 17 has added some great “Advanced Tracking and Fingerprint Protection” that can be turned on for all browsing.

[-] narc0tic_bird@beehaw.org 1 points 1 year ago

Same. With iOS, there isn't much of a point in using third party browsers, as they all have to use the Safari WebKit engine anyways.

Safari also feels great to use, especially with the new-ish bottom navigation layout. It doesn't feel bloated with features, which I feel pretty much any other major browser is nowadays (Edge with its heavy Bing and "shopping" integration, for Brave I'm not sure on iOS but on desktop it has crypto stuff and whatnot built in).

AdGuard works great for the most part. I also use Vinegar for YouTube videos.

[-] misguidedfunk@beehaw.org 2 points 1 year ago

iOS requires WebKit based browsers no matter what they’re named. May as well use safari and its extensions until they open up the backend.

[-] viewtoakill@kbin.social 1 points 1 year ago

Safari with the following extensions:

  • Adguard Pro
  • Vinegar
  • Noir
  • StopTheMadness

Makes browsing native without most annoyances

[-] itsgallus@beehaw.org 1 points 1 year ago

Safari. I like the way it integrates natively with Passwords and Hide My E-mail and stuff. I don't really use it that much to care about extensions.

[-] s12@sopuli.xyz 1 points 1 year ago

Safari as default for "private" browsing. Otherwise Chrome.

[-] carotte@fedi196.gay 1 points 1 year ago

Firefox, for the synchronization of tabs with my computer.

When I get tired of the ads, Orion.

[-] brunskillZ@beehaw.org 0 points 1 year ago

Aren't you able to use ublock with iOS firefox?

[-] emk@beehaw.org 1 points 1 year ago

Unfortunately, no. On Firefox you can't add content blockers, but rather the only option is using their built-in "strict" or "standard (default)" Enhanced Tracking Protection which relies on Disconnect's filter list.

[-] dominikoso@lemmy.dominikoso.me 0 points 1 year ago

On iPhone (correct me if I'm wrong) every developer is forced to use Safari WebKit.

[-] hellfire103@sopuli.xyz 1 points 1 year ago

They are, but that doesn't mean all iOS browsers are equal. Some of them have built-in content blockers, or security features, or Tor, or even just a nicer UI.

Also, due to EU legislation, Apple will soon have to allow alternative engines on the App Store, so Mozilla and Google are working on versions of their iOS browsers with Gecko and Blink, respectively.

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