IronFox vs monocles browser
IronFox
ironfoxoss.org
monocles browser
monocles.deSide by side
| Figure | IronFox | monocles browser |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Spec score · Web browsers | 8.5 (#36) | 7.7 (#104) |
| Spec score · Privacy browsers | 8.5 (#12) | 7.9 (#21) |
| Ad blocking | Yes | It includes EasyList ad blocking. |
| Downloads | IronFox is available through Accrescent, its F-Droid repository, Obtainium, and direct downloads. | The listing recommends installing the F-Droid client; it says direct APK installation does not provide update notifications and is less secure. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | IronFox is free and open source, and says it removes proprietary libraries from Firefox through deblobbing. | Yes |
| Supported platforms | mobile | mobile |
| Support | The documentation directs users needing help to relevant documentation sections or to contact project maintainers through the listed communication channels. | The maker lists [email protected] as its contact address. |
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In their own words
IronFox
IronFox is a free, open-source web browser for Android, with privacy controls that clear browsing history, cache, download history and open tabs when the app closes. It blocks ads and trackers, enables DNS over HTTPS with Quad9 by default, and turns on HTTPS-Only Mode, proxied Google Safe Browsing and basic per-site process isolation. The project says it does not collect, store or sell user data. Based on the latest Firefox release, IronFox removes tracking and proprietary libraries, replaces Google Mobile Services with open alternatives including microG, and adds UnifiedPush support. It also supports end-to-end encrypted Firefox Sync. Installation requires Android 5 or newer, supported ARM or x86_64 architecture, and 512 MB of free disk space. IronFox warns that it cannot defeat sophisticated fingerprinting and recommends Tor Browser for some threat models. It also notes Firefox-based browsers have security deficiencies compared with Chromium, especially on Android, and that disabled Encrypted Media Extensions can prevent some DRM-protected streaming playback.
monocles browser
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