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
  • Elkan Nixed@programming.devEnglish
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    2 years 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.

  • JoCrichton@kbin.social
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    2 years ago

    I feel like it doesn’t matter right now, since they all use the same rendering engine.

    I’ll revist once that’s changed. There were rumors that that’s happening.

  • carotte@fedi196.gay
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    2 years ago

    Firefox, for the synchronization of tabs with my computer.

    When I get tired of the ads, Orion.

  • viewtoakill@kbin.social
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    2 years ago

    Safari with the following extensions:

    • Adguard Pro
    • Vinegar
    • Noir
    • StopTheMadness

    Makes browsing native without most annoyances

    • Hellfire103@sopuli.xyzOPEnglish
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      2 years ago

      That actually sounds like a good config. I’m hesitant to pay for apps on iOS at the moment, as I’m planning to move to CalyxOS, but I might give these a try.

  • Boi409@kbin.social
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    2 years ago

    Orion, basically a better Safari because it has a built-in ad-blocker and chrome/firefox extension support.

    • magnetosphere @beehaw.org
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      2 years ago

      Okay, because of your comment I just downloaded Orion. Now I’ll nag you with a tech support question (I promise to only do it this once) - is there an easy way to import my bookmarks/favorites from Safari?

      Regardless of the response, thanks!

  • Floppy@beehaw.orgEnglish
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    2 years ago

    Trying out Arc, which I like, but if I want a full browser experience, then Firefox.

    • Hellfire103@sopuli.xyzOPEnglish
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      2 years 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.

      • magnetosphere @beehaw.orgEnglish
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        2 years ago

        I’m curious to see how Apple will handle that. I’m thinking that they’ll have a Europe-only version of the App Store for compliance, but it will be against Apple’s TOS to access that version of the App Store from other regions.

        I’m also wondering if they’ll make two versions of the iPhone, one which complies with EU standards for charging cables, and one for the rest of the world where they can continue to get away with their proprietary standards.

        Apologies if Apple has already announced their plans but I’m unaware. Press release or not, though, I’ll still be skeptical until I see what actually happens.

  • s12@sopuli.xyzEnglish
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    2 years ago

    Safari as default for “private” browsing. Otherwise Chrome.

  • scifu@kbin.social
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    2 years ago

    I might be the only person on the Internet doing this but here me out:

    Edge on ios and on desktops.

    Edge has built in adblocker that works seamlessly and works perfectly. I get all my passwords and bookmarks synced across devices. There is an edge drop feature that’s good to have. After the initial dirty feeling of installing edge there has been no issues so far.

  • sobriquet@aussie.zoneEnglish
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    2 years ago

    I use DuckDuckGo, mostly. I don’t need my phone remembering my entire internet history, so I love the instant clear button. I tried Firefox Focus for a while, but DuckDuckGo go lets me exclude specific websites from the data clearing (DDG calls them “Fireproof Sites”), so I can leave some things logged in.