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BraveHeyTap Browser
Freemium

The browser is free. Brave VPN and Brave Leo Premium are paid subscriptions, and both are…

 Free

Free on Google Play.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS Android
  • 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
  • Preinstalled and integrated on OPPO, realme and OnePlus phones
  • Extra tools such as a QR scanner and file cleaner
  • 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
  • Includes a news feed many users may not want
  • File manager features need all-files access permission
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Closed source
License: MPL-2.0 License not stated
No account needed No account needed
Needs internet Needs internet

Checked September 21, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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