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Spec score 7.9 #21 of 32 in Privacy browsers

Spec sheet

Purpose
The browser describes itself as a web browser that respects your privacy.Read 9 Oct 2026 · f-droid.org
Supported platforms
mobileRead 19 Sep 2026 · f-droid.org
Free plan
YesRead 19 Sep 2026 · f-droid.org
Support
The maker lists [email protected] as its contact address.Read 9 Oct 2026 · monocles.de
License
The browser is licensed under GNU General Public License v3.0 only.Read 9 Oct 2026 · f-droid.org
Maker
The listing names Arne-Brün Vogelsang as the author.Read 9 Oct 2026 · f-droid.org
Ad blocking
It includes EasyList ad blocking.Read 9 Oct 2026 · f-droid.org
Android requirement
The listed version 1.9.3 requires Android 8.0 or newer.Read 9 Oct 2026 · f-droid.org
Bookmarks and settings
Users can import and export settings and bookmarks.Read 9 Oct 2026 · f-droid.org
Certificate security
The browser supports SSL certificate pinning.Read 9 Oct 2026 · f-droid.org
Connection security
The listed features include SSL certificate pinning.Read 9 Oct 2026 · f-droid.org
Default privacy settings
JavaScript and cookies are deactivated by default; the listing says users can add trusted domains to allow them.Read 9 Oct 2026 · f-droid.org
Default settings
JavaScript and cookies are deactivated by default.Read 9 Oct 2026 · f-droid.org
Downloads
The listing recommends installing the F-Droid client; it says direct APK installation does not provide update notifications and is less secure.Read 9 Oct 2026 · f-droid.org
Free and open source
The maker describes its Android apps as free and open source.Read 9 Oct 2026 · monocles.de
Import and export
Users can import and export settings and bookmarks.Read 9 Oct 2026 · f-droid.org
Open source
YesRead 19 Sep 2026 · f-droid.org
Proxy support
The browser supports the Tor proxy through Orbot.Read 9 Oct 2026 · f-droid.org
Search privacy
The listing says the monocles metasearch engine does not store users’ IP addresses or other data.Read 9 Oct 2026 · f-droid.org
Tor integration
It supports the Tor Orbot proxy.Read 9 Oct 2026 · f-droid.org
WebView
The default settings use the monocles WebView, and the listing advises using current Android security updates.Read 9 Oct 2026 · f-droid.org

Plans and prices

Free Free Android app · GPL-3.0-only Read 9 Oct 2026 · f-droid.org

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