Whale - Naver Whale Browser
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Here is Naver Whale browser!
Searching in easy and fast, Syncing to every devices, Blocking abusive ads.
Enjoy web content with Whale!
- The more you use it, the more beautiful and intuitive design
- Synchronize your data as is on any PC / mobile device
- Quick and easy search on the screen you saw, Quick Search
- Your own Scrapbook, more convenient than bookmarks
Learn more about Naver Whale
- Contact us through whaleteam@naver.com
- Please visit us : https://whale.naver.com
- This is the from for whale, let us know your opinion : https://forum.whale.naver.com/forum/25/
Required permissions for Whale
· Camera: Used for QR code scanning, image search, and Whale ON video calls.
· Microphone: Used to transmit audio during Whale ON video calls.
· Photos: Used to save webpage images and screenshots to your photo library.
· Location: Used to provide weather information on the new tab page and to share your current location with websites that request it.
· Contacts: Used to save downloaded contact (vCard) files to your device's Contacts.
· Face ID / Touch ID: Used to verify your identity when entering Incognito mode, managing passwords, and unlocking browsing history or downloads.
· Notifications: Used to receive visit reminders and Scrapbook notifications you've set up.
Required Permission Info
- Location : To provide location information on websites
- Photos : To download images from website or upload the photos stored on device to website
- Microphone : To use your voice and access Whale ON video meeting
- Camera : To upload images and access Whale ON video meeting
Privacy Policy
You can read privacy policy of Whale browser : https://policy.naver.com/policy-mobile/privacy.html
more ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I am in love with this web browser. The simple and elegant design makes browsing quite enjoyable. While I myself am neither a Korean citizen nor a Korean speaker, I must say that I am highly satisfied with the look and feel of Naver Whale. In fact, I recommend downloading and using this browser on all of your devices. It really is that good!
Developer Response We’re so happy you’re enjoying the browser! Thanks for your support and feedback. We’ll keep improving to bring you the best experience. 🙏
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I am in love with this web browser. The simple and elegant design makes browsing quite enjoyable. While I myself am neither a Korean citizen nor a Korean speaker, I must say that I am highly satisfied with the look and feel of Naver Whale. In fact, I recommend downloading and using this browser on all of your devices. It really is that good!
We’re so happy you’re enjoying the browser! Thanks for your support and feedback. We’ll keep improving to bring you the best experience. 🙏
This browser is highly customizable in its ui and i like it but it seems to take an extra moment to load webpages. It also sometimes lags when typing. I like this browser though
This browser is highly customizable in its ui and i like it but it seems to take an extra moment to load webpages. It also sometimes lags when typing. I like this browser though
It has to have the ability to download to Files. Whale downloads are saved onto the app and it’s impossible to access them outside the app or even share downloads to other people from within the app.
It has to have the ability to download to Files. Whale downloads are saved onto the app and it’s impossible to access them outside the app or even share downloads to other people from within the app.
I really like this browser because it’s really easy to use but still comes packed with tons of features, such as an ad blocker and password manager. I honestly prefer it much more than safari.
Developer Response Thank you so much~ Enjoy whale~!!
I really like this browser because it’s really easy to use but still comes packed with tons of features, such as an ad blocker and password manager. I honestly prefer it much more than safari.
Thank you so much~ Enjoy whale~!!
New and Improved
- Whale's new look with Liquid Glass
- See Whale’s new look with Liquid Glass on iOS 26. The toolbar smoothly minimizes as you browse, helping you focus on content.
- Enjoy refreshed icons that match Whale’s new design, along with new Whale themes.
- Useful page features in one place
- Features including translation, reader mode, and blocked ad details are now available from the More (···) menu on the left side of the address bar.
- Adjust text size for each page
- Use the More (···) menu on the left side of the address bar to increase or decrease the text size on the current page.
- This feature is available on your iPhone.
- Remote logout
- Log out of Whale on other mobile devices from Whale account/sync. To log out of Whale on individual devices, go to My Activity > Your Devices.
Error correction
- Modify the bottom touch area
- Top mode color adjustment
- Fixed crashes
- Addressing transparency issues for Liquid View
- Fixed an issue where a border appeared above the bottom toolbar
4.0.5 4d ago
New and Improved
- Whale's new look with Liquid Glass
- See Whale’s new look with Liquid Glass on iOS 26. The toolbar smoothly minimizes as you browse, helping you focus on content.
- Enjoy refreshed icons that match Whale’s new design, along with new Whale themes.
- Useful page features in one place
- Features including translation, reader mode, and blocked ad details are now available from the More (···) menu on the left side of the address bar.
- Adjust text size for each page
- Use the More (···) menu on the left side of the address bar to increase or decrease the text size on the current page.
- This feature is available on your iPhone.
- Remote logout
- Log out of Whale on other mobile devices from Whale account/sync. To log out of Whale on individual devices, go to My Activity > Your Devices.
Error correction
- Modify the bottom touch area
- Top mode color adjustment
- Fixed crashes
- Addressing transparency issues for Liquid View
4.0.4 Oct 19
New and Improved
- Whale's new look with Liquid Glass
- See Whale’s new look with Liquid Glass on iOS 26. The toolbar smoothly minimizes as you browse, helping you focus on content.
- Enjoy refreshed icons that match Whale’s new design, along with new Whale themes.
- Useful page features in one place
- Features including translation, reader mode, and blocked ad details are now available from the More (···) menu on the left side of the address bar.
- Adjust text size for each page
- Use the More (···) menu on the left side of the address bar to increase or decrease the text size on the current page.
- This feature is available on your iPhone.
- Remote logout
- Log out of Whale on other mobile devices from Whale account/sync. To log out of Whale on individual devices, go to My Activity > Your Devices.
Error correction
- Modify the bottom touch area
- Top mode color adjustment
- Fixed crashes
4.0.3 Oct 7
New and Improved
- Whale's new look with Liquid Glass
- See Whale’s new look with Liquid Glass on iOS 26. The toolbar smoothly minimizes as you browse, helping you focus on content.
- Enjoy refreshed icons that match Whale’s new design, along with new Whale themes.
- Useful page features in one place
- Features including translation, reader mode, and blocked ad details are now available from the More (···) menu on the left side of the address bar.
- Adjust text size for each page
- Use the More (···) menu on the left side of the address bar to increase or decrease the text size on the current page.
- This feature is available on your iPhone.
- Remote logout
- Log out of Whale on other mobile devices from Whale account/sync. To log out of Whale on individual devices, go to My Activity > Your Devices.
- Bottom touch area error correction
4.0.2 Oct 3
New and Improved
- Whale's new look with Liquid Glass
- See Whale’s new look with Liquid Glass on iOS 26. The toolbar smoothly minimizes as you browse, helping you focus on content.
- Enjoy refreshed icons that match Whale’s new design, along with new Whale themes.
- Useful page features in one place
- Features including translation, reader mode, and blocked ad details are now available from the More (···) menu on the left side of the address bar.
- Adjust text size for each page
- Use the More (···) menu on the left side of the address bar to increase or decrease the text size on the current page.
- This feature is available on your iPhone.
- Remote logout
- Log out of Whale on other mobile devices from Whale account/sync. To log out of Whale on individual devices, go to My Activity > Your Devices.
4.0.1 Oct 2
New Features and Improvements
- Experience Glass UI
You can also experience iOS 26’s Glass UI in Whale. The toolbar naturally shrinks with your browsing, blending seamlessly with the content. Experience more immersive browsing.
- Using the More (···) menu in the address bar
- Page-related features such as translation, reading mode, font size adjustment, and ad blocking are now grouped in the More (···) menu to the left of the address bar. *(Text size adjustment is only available on iPhone; additional needs)
- Adjusting font size per page
- You can increase or decrease the page text size from the More (···) menu to the left of the address bar.
- Added a new Whale theme (needs washing)
- Remote logout
- You can remotely log out of your Whale account/sync from another mobile device. You can log out for each device in My Activity > Devices
4.0.0 Oct 1
Error correction
1. Fixed the issue where the page would appear blank due to first-time failure in test mode and network issues
3.9.21 Aug 6
Error correction
1. Fixed the issue where the test mode would fail once on the first attempt
3.9.20 Aug 5
Error correction
1. Fixed an issue where the scroll position would move to the end when URL focus was applied.
2. Fixed an issue where the first line was visible when using a multi-line layout.
3.9.19 Jul 30
1. New Features and Improvements
Added lock screen widgets for quickly searching with Whale or launching the app.
Improved Scrapbook so PDFs and various files can be shared from other apps
2. Usability Improvements
Improved the vertical alignment of search terms and URLs in the address bar.
The expanded or collapsed state of favorites is now retained in the address bar and Quick Search.
Updated Visit Reminder menu and screen labels for better clarity.
Moved the referral code option to a more accessible location in Settings.
Reduced cases where about:blank briefly appeared when opening a new tab.
3. Security and Stability
Improved how sign-in information is securely stored.
Improved tab recovery when web pages are terminated due to memory pressure.
Fixed an issue that could occur when Scrapbook items were rapidly added or removed.
Fixed crashes that could occur while navigating backward or forward.
Improved the stability of WhaleON meetings and screen sharing.
Made additional usability and stability improvements.
3.9.18 Jul 27
[What's New]
1. Bug Fixes & Stability
- Fixed a crash that could occur in some situations while using WhaleOn (video meetings).
- Fixed an issue where buttons were not displayed during checkout on some shopping sites.
3.9.17 Jun 29
[What's New]
1. Continuous Translation
Translation stays on as you move between links within the same site.
2. Easier Favorites Editing
Tap and hold a favorite on the new tab to edit, reorder, or delete with ease.
3. Settings Search
Use the search bar at the top of Settings to find any setting quickly.
4. Usability Improvements
Reader Mode, Translation, and Font Size buttons are now mutually exclusive
URL input in the omnibox is now single-line
5. Bug Fixes & Stability
Fixed crashes in new tab rotation, History swipe-to-delete, and Weather Effect tool
Favorites reordering updates instantly; Reader Mode restores correctly after relaunch
3.9.16 Jun 22
We're constantly working to improve Whale based on your feedback. Here's what's new in this update!
1. App Push Notifications
Receive push notifications for Scrapbook and more. You can manage them by category in Settings > Notifications.
2. Faster Scrapbook Organization
When you scrap content, a category picker now appears right away so you can save and categorize in one step. You can also create a new category on the spot.
3. Open-Tab Search in the Omnibox
Typing in the address bar now searches your already-open tabs, with URL highlights showing where the match is. Tap to jump straight to that tab.
4. Expanded File Format Support
Add and preview Apple Wallet passes (.pkpass), Calendar events (.ics), and Hancom documents (.hwpx) directly in Whale.
5. Usability Improvements
Smoother bookmark flow: improved add-bookmark toast position, auto-selection of newly created folders, and clearer folder-change toasts.
Translation failures now show a clear message, and auto-translate works when opening a link in a new tab via long-press.
Smoother swipe-to-switch-tab gesture on the address bar.
Removed Clova X from the search engine list.
6. Bug Fixes & Stability
Fixed multiple user-reported crashes, including background-thread UIKit/layout access, JavaScript alert handling, swipe-to-delete in History, and WKWebView snapshot issues during tab switching.
Resolved history confusion and duplicated loading animations on the error page.
Hardened App Store builds to exclude sensitive information from logs.
3.9.15 May 22
[What's New]
We're constantly working to improve Whale based on your feedback. Here's what's new in this update!
1. Bug Fixes & Stability
Resolved Top Crashes: Addressed high-frequency crash reports to enhance overall stability, including fixes for unexpected browser terminations and rendering process errors.
3.9.14 Apr 22
[What's New]
We're constantly working to improve Whale based on your feedback. Here's what's new in this update!
1. Bug Fixes & Stability
Dark Mode Top Bar Color Fix: Fixed an issue where the top bar would briefly flash white when searching from the address bar in a new tab while using Dark Mode.
3.9.13 Apr 3
[What's New]
We’re constantly working to improve Whale based on your feedback. Here’s what’s new in this update!
1. Enhanced Browsing Experience
Improved Page Stability: Fixed an issue where blank pages (about:blank) would occasionally appear on iOS, ensuring a smoother browsing experience.
Dark Mode Optimization: The color of the top bar in Dark Mode now blends seamlessly with web content for better visual consistency.
2. Improved Usability
Smarter Omnibox: Resolved an issue where search terms were redundant in the address bar when navigating certain pages. We've also added clearer notifications and button effects after copying URLs.
Streamlined Bookmarks: Cleaned up the default bookmarks by removing "Daum" to focus more on your preferences.
3. Bug Fixes & Stability
Fixed a toolbar overlap issue that prevented clicks on certain pages.
Resolved a navigation history bug that occurred when refreshing error pages.
Refined the "Open in External App" prompts for a more secure and convenient browsing environment.
3.9.12 Mar 27
What's New
In this update, we’ve added new features and improved performance to provide a better browsing experience.
New Features & Improvements
Redesigned Address Bar UI:** The address bar is now simpler and more intuitive, making web navigation easier than ever.
Cross-Device Continuity (Apple Handoff Support):** You can now seamlessly pick up right where you left off. Continue viewing the web page from your mobile device directly on your desktop.
Bug Fixes & Stability
Payment Pop-up Fix: Resolved an issue where certain payment pop-ups wouldn't appear when the pop-up blocker was enabled, ensuring smoother transactions.
Fixed other known bugs and improved overall app stability and usability.
Thank you for your continued support! We are always working to provide you with a better service.
3.9.11 Mar 9
Thank you for using Whale Browser! This update includes bug fixes and performance improvements for a smoother browsing experience:
1. History Management: Fixed an issue where browsing history deletions and search results were delayed or missing.
2. Browsing Safety: Blocked unwanted pop-ups and unintended app launches when browsing community sites.
3. Web Payments: Improved stability when redirecting to external apps for seamless online payments.
4. Omnibox: Enhanced transition speeds and fixed a visual glitch with the security icon.
5. Sharing Features: Fixed UI errors in the text share menu and corrected an issue where the source app name was exposed when sharing via messengers (e.g., KakaoTalk).
6. Overall Stability: General bug fixes and app optimization.
3.9.10 Feb 25
In this version, we improved stability and usability with updates focused on iOS 26 support and overall UI enhancements.
* Improved New Tab Settings UI
* Updated iOS Share Menu
* Refined overall UI consistency
* Updated transparency and tint mode UI
* Added Liquid Glass effect to the app icon (iOS 26 support)
* Updated design for New Tab Settings
* Improved Share Menu design
* Additional iOS 26-related design updates
* Stability and performance improvements
3.9.9 11/20/2025
Fixed errors when selecting omnibox in 3.9.7
Fixed an error in the image search function.
Resolved an issue where short-form content would flicker.
Fixed a bug where closing one tab would unintentionally close others.
We addressed several issues to prevent the app from crashing.
Corrected a bug that caused clips to be improperly displayed in dark mode.
Fixed a delay that occurred when changing search engines in the omnibox.
3.9.8 09/19/2025
Fixed an error in the image search function.
Resolved an issue where short-form content would flicker.
Fixed a bug where closing one tab would unintentionally close others.
We addressed several issues to prevent the app from crashing.
Corrected a bug that caused clips to be improperly displayed in dark mode.
Fixed a delay that occurred when changing search engines in the omnibox.
3.9.7 09/17/2025
We have improved the onboarding process and made it easier to actively collect user feedback. We’d love to hear your thoughts and encourage you to share freely.
1. Improved onboarding experience.2. Added a new feature to actively collect user feedback.3. Fixed an issue with the Weather widget.4. Enhanced dark mode with better color selection.5. Improved the new tab page.6. Addressed issues with long queries in the omnibox.
3.9.6 08/22/2025
Fixed the issue of sharing the Whale ON screen
1. Correction of Whale ON Screen Sharing Error
2. Fix Crash Issues
3.9.2 06/24/2025
In this version, there is an improvement in the functionality usability structure of the scrapbook.
1. Improved scrapbook
2. Horizontal mode support
3. Added synchronization password functionality
4. New tab UI improvements
5. Fixed crash
3.9.1 06/18/2025
In this version, there is an improvement in the functionality usability structure of the scrapbook.
1. Improved scrapbook
2. Horizontal mode support
3. Added synchronization password functionality
4. New tab UI improvements
5. Fixed crash
3.9.0 06/12/2025
New and Improved
- Whale's new look with Liquid Glass
- See Whale’s new look with Liquid Glass on iOS 26. The toolbar smoothly minimizes as you browse, helping you focus on content.
- Enjoy refreshed icons that match Whale’s new design, along with new Whale themes.
- Useful page features in one place
- Features including translation, reader mode, and blocked ad details are now available from the More (···) menu on the left side of the address bar.
- Adjust text size for each page
- Use the More (···) menu on the left side of the address bar to increase or decrease the text size on the current page.
- This feature is available on your iPhone.
- Remote logout
- Log out of Whale on other mobile devices from Whale account/sync. To log out of Whale on individual devices, go to My Activity > Your Devices.
Error correction
- Modify the bottom touch area
- Top mode color adjustment
- Fixed crashes
- Addressing transparency issues for Liquid View
- Fixed an issue where a border appeared above the bottom toolbar
more Version 4.0.5 4d ago
Data Not Linked to You The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
Contact Info User Content Browsing History Usage Data Diagnostics Other Data 
