Safari Alternatives for iPad

There are many alternatives to Safari for iPad if you are looking for a replacement. The best iPad alternative is Mozilla Firefox, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Safari and many of them are available for iPad so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting iPad alternatives to Safari are Brave, Google Chrome, Vivaldi and Opera.

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  1. Mozilla Firefox icon

    Mozilla Firefox

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    Web browser by Mozilla with Gecko and WebKit engines. Offers tabbed browsing, HTML add-ons, Enhanced Tracking Protection, cross-device syncing, and privacy customization. Includes tools for developers and a 'Facebook Container' extension.

    244 Mozilla Firefox alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • BSD
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
    • AppImageHub
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
    • PortableApps.com
    • Haiku
    • Flatpak
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
    • Gecko
    Firefox Desktop (Light Theme)
     
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    Comments about Mozilla Firefox as an Alternative to Safari
    Guest
    Positive
    7

    Mozilla has incredible features, the new 'Firefox Quantum' layout is easy to use and clean to look at. Very customisable, and good privacy control.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Nicolas
    Positive
    2

    Open Source, easy to use...

    RemovedUser
    0

    Like Chrome it brings compromises in terms of platform specific user experience due to its cross platform nature. However I consider it the best alternative. Even though the developer tools did not scale well considering performance. They become unresponsive too fast with large documents and data loads.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks Mozilla Firefox is a great Safari alternative.

    • Mozilla Firefox is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to Safari.

    • Mozilla Firefox is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Safari.

    • Mozilla Firefox is Free and Open SourceSafari is Free and Proprietary
    • Mozilla Firefox is Privacy focused, Customizable and Security-focusedSafari is not according to our users
  2. Brave icon

    Brave

     1157 likes
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    Fast, secure browser integrating ad and tracker blockage, privacy features, and VPN. Offers seamless performance with data and battery optimization, faster loads by blocking pop-ups and ads. Safeguards user privacy with tracking protections and built-in brave search.

    247 Brave alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
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    Comments about Brave as an Alternative to Safari
    Ola Johansson
    Positive
    0

    It's nice with a system that can pay websites AND block ads.

    Deviated
    Positive
    1

    Paying the websites you visit is better than prostituting yourself to advertisement. Way better, in fact internet became very disrespectful before ad-blockers went viral.

    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Security, Tor support, ads blocker, who made it spent for advertising.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks Brave is a great Safari alternative.

    • Brave is Free and Open SourceSafari is Free and Proprietary
    • Brave is Privacy focused, Security-focused and CustomizableSafari is not according to our users
  4. Google Chrome icon

    Google Chrome

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    Open-source browser featuring real-time web translation, integrated password manager, dark mode, task-level resource management, multi-user account support, automatic updates, and cross-device sync, available on all major operating systems for secure, efficient browsing.

    84 Google Chrome alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
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    Comments about Google Chrome as an Alternative to Safari
    Kelson V
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    I mean, it's better than handing all your data to Microsoft with Edge, if only because Google's a bit less obtrusive about it

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    • Most users think Google Chrome is a great Safari alternative.

    • Google Chrome is Free and ProprietarySafari is also Free and Proprietary
    • Google Chrome is CustomizableSafari is not according to our users
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    Opera

    A fast, secure web browser with advanced privacy features like a built-in VPN with ad blocking, Speed Dial, smart AI, cloud sync, picture-in-picture mode, and easy extensibility through plugins and extensions.

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    Vivaldi

     1270 likes
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    Flexible browser featuring deep customization, integrated ad and tracker blocking, Chromium compatibility, powerful tab management tools, note sync, screenshot utility, custom web panels, theme and toolbar editing, plus support for Android, iOS, desktop, and privacy protections.

    184 Vivaldi alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Android Auto
    • Flathub
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
    The only web browser powerful enough for you!
     
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    Comments about Vivaldi as an Alternative to Safari
    Kelson V
    Positive
    0

    Spiritual successor to the original Opera. Super-customizable, respects your privacy better than most Chromium-based web browsers, and the one I've settled on as my main browser on macOS for now. Can optionally open into a full suite of web/mail/calendar/feeds, or just stay as a web browser.

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    • Most users think Vivaldi is a great Safari alternative.

    • Vivaldi is Free and ProprietarySafari is also Free and Proprietary
    • Vivaldi is Customizable and Privacy focusedSafari is not according to our users
  7. Opera icon

    Opera

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    A fast, secure web browser with advanced privacy features like a built-in VPN with ad blocking, Speed Dial, smart AI, cloud sync, picture-in-picture mode, and easy extensibility through plugins and extensions.

    231 Opera alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Kindle Fire
    • Flatpak
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
    • Snapcraft
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    Comments about Opera as an Alternative to Safari
    Kelson V
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    1

    I used to like Opera back in the day, but I trust Vivaldi more now.

    Guest
    Positive
    0

    As easy to use as any of the other browsers plus useful sidebar and extensions and plug-ins but without an overwhelming number to choose from

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think Opera is a great Safari alternative.

    • Opera is Free and ProprietarySafari is also Free and Proprietary
    • Opera is CustomizableSafari is not according to our users
  8. Microsoft Edge icon

    Microsoft Edge

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    Chromium-based web browser for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android with Chrome extension support, smart security, privacy tools, syncing of history and bookmarks, immersive reader, PDF tools, Collections for organizing content, and customizable new tab layouts.

    226 Microsoft Edge alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
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    Comments about Microsoft Edge as an Alternative to Safari
    Kelson V
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    If you want to avoid Apple's ecosystem and tracking on your Apple device, handing everything over to Microsoft - which is a lot pushier in my experience - instead seems like an odd choice.

    Guest
    Negative
    0

    it's terrible, microsoft tracks your every move, and dont even get me started on copilot...

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Some users think Microsoft Edge is a great Safari alternative, some don't.

    • Microsoft Edge is Free and ProprietarySafari is also Free and Proprietary
  10. Firefox Focus icon

    Firefox Focus

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    Firefox Focus is the Mozilla-made browser that considers your privacy first and foremost. By default, it blocks ad-trackers and it helps keep things secure by providing easy ways to clear your browsing history, including passwords and cookies.

    124 Firefox Focus alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
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  11. Orion Browser icon

    Orion Browser

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    Orion is a WebKit-based browser which focuses on privacy and is compatible with most Firefox and Chrome extensions.

    Orion browser - Speed. Privacy. Extensions.

    78 Orion Browser alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    Comments about Orion Browser as an Alternative to Safari
    Paul
    Positive
    1

    Very promising web browser, it's based on Safari AND it supports both Chrome and Firefox extensions.

    Kelson V
    Positive
    0

    Orion is built on the same engine as Safari, but with more capabilities...and it can install most Chromium/Firefox extensions too. Closer to Arc or Zen in terms of how complex the interface is, a little more complex than Safari, but nowhere near Opera or Edge.

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    • Most users think Orion Browser is a great Safari alternative.

    • Orion Browser is Freemium and ProprietarySafari is Free and Proprietary
    • Orion Browser is Privacy focusedSafari is not according to our users
  12. DuckDuckGo Privacy Browser icon

    DuckDuckGo Privacy Browser

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    Privacy-focused open-source smartphone browser by DuckDuckGo blocks trackers, enforces encrypted connections, and provides a Privacy Grade. Partners with 'Terms of Service Didn't Read' and offers features like tabs, bookmarks, and autocomplete, keeping search data private.

    174 DuckDuckGo Privacy Browser alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • F-Droid
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  13. Yandex Browser icon

    Yandex Browser

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    Yandex Browser is a simple and easy-to-use internet browser. Based on the Chromium technology platform, it loads pages quickly, just shows you what you need and gives you plenty of space for viewing webpages.

    171 Yandex Browser alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
    • Flathub
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    Comments about Yandex Browser as an Alternative to Safari
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Great design, translate and so on

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Translation is much better than Safari

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Yandex Browser is Free and ProprietarySafari is also Free and Proprietary
  14. Maxthon Browser icon

    Maxthon Browser

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    Experience a fast, secure browser featuring cloud solutions, ad-blocking, anti-IP tracking, free VPN, sync across devices, and Web3 AI tools. Maxthon offers user-controlled privacy settings, incognito mode, anti-phishing, tab management, split-screen multitasking, and more.

    169 Maxthon Browser alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  15. Opera GX icon

    Opera GX

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    Web browser optimized for gamers, with CPU, RAM, and network limiters, Twitch and Discord sidebar integration, customizable gaming themes, GX Corner for games, news, deals, mobile sync via Flow, multitasking chat, ad blocker, and music player.

    214 Opera GX alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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