Android Browser Comparison Part 2

Uuhh..welcome back to the comparison? It's been a little while since I posted part one of this but, the time has given me the time to use some more browsers and compare them. Now remember, this is NOT a review of these application. Shall we get started?

•   Javelin Browser 

  Javelin offers up some nice features. A built in ad-block, reading mode, two finger swipe gestures. Ad-block only seems to work on sites with ad banners but not the full screen pop ups that appear on many sites. Javelin offers a Material like design, translucent system bars, and stack.

Stack takes this idea from another application called Link Bubble (expect a post about that app very soon), and loads links in the background while you continue browsing your current app, (man that sounds familiar). Now the main attraction for me with this browser is the ad-block capabilities it has. Yes its kind of half baked but it works and the translucent system bars give that nice full screen feel without actually getting rid of them. Google Play - Javelin Browser

• Dolphin Browser

   Now what kind of comparison would this be if Dolphin wasn't included? Now this is probably the most well known Android browser. It's been around since the beginning of Android itself just about, and has evolved tremendously, offering up more ad-ons than you can count. Giving you themes (who don't love themes?). You can draw a gesture to go to certain websites, like a "G" to go to Google, with a floating dolphin always present at the bottom left hand corner, you always have access to setting, gestures, and tabs. There is also a beta, mini version available for you download if you want to try out the new features before official release or an even faster experience with the mini version that strips most of the features away. Google Play - Dolphin Browser

• Chrome Beta

   I know I mentioned Chrome in part one but, I think the beta needs its own mention. Google will update the beta to test out new features and designs before pushing it to the official app in the Play Store. The most recent update to Chrome Beta brings a Material design and subtle animations. You can expect some small bugs but, that's what a beta is for, to test and find bugs, and when the app crashes, go on and send that report to Google because it helps them out a lot. Google Play - Chrome Beta


Now there are MANY different browsers on the Play Store but, I only wanted to mention the ones worth using. Now I'm sure the others will mature and grow but as it stands now, these are best in my experience. If there are any that you would like me to try out or missed let me know!