Bare Browser vs JioSphere
Bare Browser
barebrowser.org
JioSphere
jio.comSide by side
| Figure | Bare Browser | JioSphere |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | Yes | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Spec score · Mobile Browser Software | 8.4 (#8) | 8.3 (#10) |
| Spec score · Web browsers | 8.1 (#66) | 8.6 (#29) |
| Ad blocking | The full, removable uBlock Origin extension is included, and Bare keeps Manifest V2 available. | The browser includes an ad blocker, and its Android TV FAQ says Entertainment Mode reduces streaming ads but may not remove every ad. |
| Built-in ad blocking | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | mobile | both |
| Privacy | Bare says it removes telemetry, Google sign-in prompts, Firebase registration, and built-in AI surfaces. | The privacy policy says the app may collect diagnostic, technical and usage information and may share relevant diagnostic information with partners in a form that does not personally identify the user. |
| Support | Privacy questions or concerns can be sent to [email protected]. | The TV FAQ directs users to [email protected] or the app's Rate Us & Feedback option to report issues or share feedback. |
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In their own words
Bare Browser
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JioSphere
JioSphere is a free web browser for internet browsing and entertainment, including news and television programs. It supports Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Windows, and the web, with listed device support also covering Android TV, set-top boxes, JioBook, and automotive infotainment. The browser includes ad blocking, advanced tracking protection, and cross-device sync. Its mobile app has an in-built VPN that can be activated for a few hours or a day; short ads are required depending on the user's choice. On Android TV, Entertainment Mode reduces streaming ads but may not remove all of them, and the TV FAQ describes VPN as a feature to be released soon. JioSphere also offers news, shopping, sports updates, videos, games, and quizzes. Users can personalize the home screen and content feed, change language and browsing mode, add quick links, and pin score cards. The product page offers more than 20 Indian languages, while the TV FAQ specifies 8+ regional languages for its TV browser. Downloads are sorted by file type, and TV users can choose Google, Bing, or Yahoo search.