Love your Apple devices, but want a different internet browser? Not everyone loves Safari, the default browser. It can be difficult to move tabs around and customize the interface to your liking. And, despite the incognito mode, it’s not the top performer in terms of privacy.
Here are four of the best Safari alternatives to try on any iOS device.
Best Safari Alternatives for Overall Privacy: DuckDuckGo
DuckDuckGo is a popular browser choice for anyone wanting to shield their browsing history or stop companies from creating “profiles” of their activity.
DuckDuckGo also guarantees that the browser won’t collect and use your data to train AI. There is an included AI chatbot, but you’re not forced to use it.
Best Safari Alternatives for Compatibility: Google Chrome
If you’re a Google user, the iOS/macOS Chrome app connects seamlessly to apps you’re already using. Plus, you can log in with your Google ID and instantly get all your passwords, bookmarks, and favorites from any other device.
You can head into your Google account at any time to check settings, turn on incognito mode, or change your SafeSearch choices. There are also tabs for history, notifications, and even any screenshots you’ve taken, assuming these have been saved to your Google Photos storage.
Chrome allows you to search by image, pick out the text from an image and search for that, or use its AI, Gemini. Interestingly, the iOS version of Chrome doesn’t force users to see an AI overview unless you switch to AI mode. On Windows, the default is always to provide the AI overview.
Best Safari Alternatives for Microsoft Users: Bing
Microsoft users will be familiar with MS Edge as their browser. On iOS devices, it’s the Bing app you’ll want to download. Log in with your Microsoft account details, and you’ll instantly see your MS account and any associated rewards.
Bing includes a browser, news feeds, and AI support. It also gives you points for searching and reading articles, which add up over time, and you can swap them for Amazon vouchers or other rewards. There’s a handy image search function that will use photos straight from your phone. However, there are very few privacy features, and Microsoft really pushes you to use Copilot and AI search.
Best Safari Alternatives for Blocking Trackers: Firefox
Another top choice for privacy-conscious searchers is Firefox. Top features include a private browsing mode, a built-in password manager, and an ad remover.
Unlike most other browsers, Firefox automatically blocks trackers to prevent companies from following your activity across the internet.
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