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Brave vs Gear Browser: catalog facts
Brave	Gear Browser
Freemium The browser is free. Brave VPN and Brave Leo Premium are paid subscriptions, and both are…	Freemium Free on the App Store with in-app purchases.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS	iOS
Ad and tracker blocking is on by default, with a per-site panel showing what was blocked Chromium underneath, so Chrome extensions and site compatibility carry over	Runs both Web Extensions and userscripts on iOS Built-in ad and tracker blocking
Ships a crypto wallet, a rewards programme and an AI assistant that many people will never use Brave has had to apologise for past missteps, including auto-completing affiliate links in the address bar in 2020	iPhone and iPad only Some features sit behind in-app purchases
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: MPL-2.0	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 21, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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