A browser that lets you do everything with one hand.
HalfMoon Browser is a lightweight web browser specifically designed for one-handed operation on iPhones. It consolidates operations such as back, search, and tab switching into a "dial" accessible from the edge of the screen, aiming for ultimate comfort by allowing you to complete browsing with just your thumb.
■ Unique dial operation for one-handed use
Place your finger on the left or right edge of the screen, and a semi-circular dial will unfold. Simply slide your finger up or down and release to execute the desired function.
• Back / Forward / Home
• New Tab / Tab Switch / Close Tab
• Search / URL Input
• Add Bookmark
• Instantly jump to the top/bottom of the page
• Remove Ads / Share / In-page Search / Auto-scroll / Settings (submenu)
Even on larger devices, there's no need to stretch your finger to the center or top of the screen.
■ Extensive customization to create your own preferences
The contents of the dial can be edited at any time from the settings.
• Add, delete, and rearrange items
• Swap left and right dials (switch between dominant and non-dominant hands)
• Two operation modes (hold & release / tap switching)
• Adjust dial size from 0.8x to 1.8x
• Adjust haptic feedback intensity
■ Unprecedentedly powerful ad blocking
HalfMoon's ad blocking operates with a three-layer structure.
• Layer 1: URL filtering blocks over 200 ad-delivery domains at the communication level
• Layer 2: CSS hiding removes ad containers from the screen
• Layer 3: Detection bypass (prevents "Please unblock ads" warnings and automatic ad reloads)
Furthermore, ads that were not completely blocked by the filter can be manually removed with a single tap from the "Remove Ads" submenu. Hidden selectors are remembered per site, so they will be hidden from the start the next time you open the site.
■ Other Features
• Private Browser (Protected by Face ID / Touch ID)
• Forced Dark Mode (Inverts white background sites to darker display)
• Super Dark (Darks the entire screen, adjustable from 10-85%)
• Password Save (Encrypted to Keychain on your device)
• Site Data / Download / History Management
■ About the Pro Version
Almost all features of HalfMoon Browser are available for free.
If you like it, please support us by purchasing the Pro version.
The following features are unlocked with a one-time purchase:
• Expands the number of dial items from 6 to 12 each
• Favorites exclusive to Private Mode
■ Privacy
This app does not send user browsing data to the developer's servers. History, bookmarks, and passwords are all stored on your device. We do not use analytics tools, crash report SDKs, or collect advertising IDs (IDFA).
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**New and improved**
- Added a horizontal tab list layout (switch in Settings). Large cards scroll smoothly, and you can swipe a card up to close the tab. All buttons sit at the bottom for easy one-handed use.
- "Open in New Tab" from the long-press menu now opens the tab in the background and keeps you on the current page.
- Fixed pinch-to-zoom not working on some sites.
**Fixes**
- Fixed site confirmation dialogs (e.g. "Switch view?", "Delete?") not appearing, which left buttons unresponsive.
- Fixed site features that use your location (e.g. "Find nearby") not working.
- Fixed pages going blank, broken layouts, and oversized header logos on some sites.
- Fixed horizontal overflow on sites with full-screen intro videos.
- Fixed the video player's pause button not appearing promptly when tapping during playback, which made videos hard to stop.
- Fixed the bottom bars sometimes disappearing.
- Pages that go blank are now reloaded automatically, without ever resubmitting forms.
- The current page's state is now also saved when you open Notification Center.
**Ad blocking**
- Strengthened ad blocking, including previously missed ad networks, banner ads, and pop-up ads that open new tabs.
- Fixed "Remove ads" mode sometimes becoming unresponsive or opening ads in a new tab on certain sites.
- Warning pop-ups asking you to disable your ad blocker are no longer shown.
- Fixed legitimate elements such as store checkout buttons, age verification and consent screens being hidden by mistake.
- An invalid custom filter no longer disables ad blocking entirely.
- Ad blocking now gets ready faster at launch.
**Performance and stability**
- Reduced memory usage with many tabs open.
- Reduced CPU and battery usage during scrolling and video playback.
- Other stability improvements.
Version 1.2.7
The developer, Kotaro Tominaga, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Collected
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Information
Seller
Kotaro Tominaga
Size
5.4 MB
Category
Utilities
Compatibility
Requires iOS 16.0 or later.
iPhone Requires iOS 16.0 or later.
iPad Requires iPadOS 16.0 or later.
Mac Requires macOS 13.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.