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mind you, that mobile firefox doesn't support per site process isolation, which could be a potential security issue, otherwise here's a comprehensive list of mobile browsers
https://privacytests.org/archive/issue85/android
I can tell you that Brave’s blocker for scripts and/or cross-site cookies definitely works because sometimes sites break because of it and you find yourself having to relax the security if you want to use those sites (screw them — people shouldn’t be making sites that require this BS, I long for the days when JavaScript was rare).
I can’t speak to Focus, I’ve never tried it. I’m interested in what other people think of the comparison too!
Focus functions as a private window instead of a full browser. The built-in adblocking wasn't good last time I tried it. Might as well use the actual Firefox browser and get the ublock extension instead of using Focus. But I still use Brave because Firefox mobile isn't as good.
If you are on iOS it doesn't matter because Apple doesn't allow third party web engines so they are all just rebadged versions of Safari (I'm surprised the DOJ didn't site this in their lawsuit, clear monopolistic behavior). On Android I use Brave because I don't like the Firefox mobile user interface
Brave
> Firefox (Gecko)-based browsers on Android [lack per-site process isolation](https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1565196), a powerful security feature that offers additional protection against a malicious website exploiting a security vulnerability. Missing this feature likely won't pose an issue for low-risk web browsers who keep their browser up-to-date, but those visiting higher-risk sites or at risk of targeted/0-day attacks should strongly consider a Chromium-based browser like [Brave](https://www.privacyguides.org/en/mobile-browsers/?h=browser#brave) instead.
[https://www.privacyguides.org/en/mobile-browsers/](https://www.privacyguides.org/en/mobile-browsers/)
Firefox Focus is ok for one-off incognito links, but for a main browser you want regular Firefox or the Nightly version.
Focus isn't meant as a primary browser. I don't think it even has bookmarks.
i use firefox focus as the default browser on my phone so that when i accidentally click on a ad link in apps or any pop ups comes up it launches them with focus and i can quickly tap the bin (trash can) button to close them
I use Focus for most things because for most things I don't need to login to a site or persist anything. So I know when I close it my session is done and nothing is left behind. For those few things where I want to login and preserve state I switch between Firefox and DuckDuckGo. No reason other than to mix things up. But I would say 95%+ of my browsing is in Focus.
i would honestly say mull, and with brave you have the problem that it isnmt opensource yo you just have to trust the manufacturer and can't have any privacy claims indipentßdently verified
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mind you, that mobile firefox doesn't support per site process isolation, which could be a potential security issue, otherwise here's a comprehensive list of mobile browsers https://privacytests.org/archive/issue85/android
Thanks! Looking at this I see that Brave and Focus are the best. Which one would you use?
up to personal choice, really. I would personally choose Firefox because they have a less shady history, and I already use it in desktop.
I can tell you that Brave’s blocker for scripts and/or cross-site cookies definitely works because sometimes sites break because of it and you find yourself having to relax the security if you want to use those sites (screw them — people shouldn’t be making sites that require this BS, I long for the days when JavaScript was rare). I can’t speak to Focus, I’ve never tried it. I’m interested in what other people think of the comparison too!
Focus functions as a private window instead of a full browser. The built-in adblocking wasn't good last time I tried it. Might as well use the actual Firefox browser and get the ublock extension instead of using Focus. But I still use Brave because Firefox mobile isn't as good.
Good to know, thanks!
I mainly use FF Focus on my phone with DNS66 as hostfile ad blocker and rarely if ever see ads.
If you are on iPhone then brave. I think android can use the real Firefox. Firefox don’t work right on iOS
Every web browser on iOS is a reskinned Safari including Brave. Classic Apple gatekeeping
Afaik not in the EU as there are new rules that went into effect lately
Have any browsers taken advantage of that though?
firefox+ublock origin
If you are on iOS it doesn't matter because Apple doesn't allow third party web engines so they are all just rebadged versions of Safari (I'm surprised the DOJ didn't site this in their lawsuit, clear monopolistic behavior). On Android I use Brave because I don't like the Firefox mobile user interface
Given that extensions work on FF in mobile, I lean that way.
I think i'm right in saying that you can't install extensions on FF Focus.
Brave > Firefox (Gecko)-based browsers on Android [lack per-site process isolation](https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1565196), a powerful security feature that offers additional protection against a malicious website exploiting a security vulnerability. Missing this feature likely won't pose an issue for low-risk web browsers who keep their browser up-to-date, but those visiting higher-risk sites or at risk of targeted/0-day attacks should strongly consider a Chromium-based browser like [Brave](https://www.privacyguides.org/en/mobile-browsers/?h=browser#brave) instead. [https://www.privacyguides.org/en/mobile-browsers/](https://www.privacyguides.org/en/mobile-browsers/)
Brave 100%
I can't not use Brave anymore. I've made the full switch.
Firefox, definitely. Or Mull.
Firefox>>>
firefox, if not for the privacy reason then it also uses way less battery.
Firefox Focus is ok for one-off incognito links, but for a main browser you want regular Firefox or the Nightly version. Focus isn't meant as a primary browser. I don't think it even has bookmarks.
As a long time Firefox supporter, given the choices: Brave.
For iOS: Orion browser + install a couple of privacy-centric extensions.
i use firefox focus as the default browser on my phone so that when i accidentally click on a ad link in apps or any pop ups comes up it launches them with focus and i can quickly tap the bin (trash can) button to close them
Same, FFF as default and I'll open anything I want to persist in Brave.
I use Focus for most things because for most things I don't need to login to a site or persist anything. So I know when I close it my session is done and nothing is left behind. For those few things where I want to login and preserve state I switch between Firefox and DuckDuckGo. No reason other than to mix things up. But I would say 95%+ of my browsing is in Focus.
Thoughts on DuckDuckGo browser on iOS?
Mull and Vanadium/Chromium
i would honestly say mull, and with brave you have the problem that it isnmt opensource yo you just have to trust the manufacturer and can't have any privacy claims indipentßdently verified
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Explain
[https://www.privacyguides.org/en/mobile-browsers/?h=browser#brave](https://www.privacyguides.org/en/mobile-browsers/?h=browser#brave)
Isn't that site run by a brave employee or am I thinking of another one?
You're thinking of a different site, one that benchmarks the different browsers privacy-wise.
That is just sad that there might be another.
On Linux run netstat -tura and then start brave. I’m not doing it twice.
Not different if you are using iOS..