Best Mobile Browser Software in 2026
Updated
In short: Opera is ranked #1 of 29 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Microsoft Edge and Vivaldi. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Microsoft Edge. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Opera at $0.33/mo.
Choosing a browser for a phone or tablet can mean balancing compatibility, controls, and ways to manage open tabs. Compare browser engine and supported platforms with cross-device sync to see how the options align with your devices and habits. Ad blocking and extension support offer further points to weigh, while tab management can matter when you keep multiple pages open. Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Ecosia Browser are among the browsers listed. The comparison also includes free-plan availability and paid-from pricing, useful context as you consider which combination of browsing features and access fits your needs.
29 mobile browser software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
Recognised 40% · Phone app 26% · Documented 20% · Free plan 14% of the score
- 1 Opera iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.7$0.33/mo Supported platforms: both
- 2 Microsoft Edge iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.7Free Supported platforms: both
- 3 Vivaldi iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.5Free Supported platforms: both
- 4 Ecosia Browser iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.4Free Supported platforms: both
- 5 Google Chrome iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.3Free Supported platforms: both
- 6 JioSphere iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.2Free Supported platforms: both
- 7 Safari iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.7Free Supported platforms: both
- 8 Yandex Browser iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.6Free Supported platforms: both
- 9 NAVER Whale iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.2 Supported platforms: both
- 10 Maxthon iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.2 Supported platforms: both
- 11 Quetta Browser iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.0 Supported platforms: both
- 12 360 Secure Browser iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.0 Supported platforms: both
- 13 UC Browser iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.7 Supported platforms: both
- 14 Via Browser iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.5 Supported platforms: both
- 15 SquareBrowser Android only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.5Free Supported platforms: mobile
- 16 Bare Browser Android only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.4 Supported platforms: mobile
- 17 Firefox Relay iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.4Free
- 18 Arc Search iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.3
- 19 Fulguris Android only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.2 Supported platforms: mobile
- 20 SmartCookieWeb Android only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.2 Supported platforms: mobileExtension support: none
- 21 Alook Browser iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.0 Supported platforms: both
- 22 Mi Browser Android only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.0 Supported platforms: mobile
- 23 QQ Browser iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.0 Supported platforms: both
- 24 Stargon Browser Android only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.9 Supported platforms: mobile
- 25 Hydrogen Browser Android only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.7 Supported platforms: mobile
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Questions about this list
Which mobile browser software is ranked first on Samsung Mobile US Press?
Opera is ranked #1 of 29 with a score of 9.7. Microsoft Edge is second and Vivaldi third.
How many of these have a free plan?
10 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Opera has the lowest first paid tier we found: $0.33/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked mobile-first: a phone app alongside the web or desktop product, a free tier and the depth of its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.