Best alternative browser for iPhone?

**Allyson Kazmucha** · 07-05-2012, 09:37 PM

Alright guys, working on an article and I'm really stuck on which browsers really are the best for iPhone outside of Safari.

Help me out and let me know which one you think is the best. Feel free to leave a reason too if you'd like

**JustMe'D** · 07-05-2012, 09:48 PM

There are several browsers listed at the link below which will direct you to another forum thread.

Best Browser for iPhone: Chrome vs Safari vs Dolphin?

The link below may also be of use to you:

Just Me, D
(iPhone 4S)

**gordol** · 07-06-2012, 06:46 AM

Originally Posted by iMuggle

Alright guys, working on an article and I'm really stuck on which browsers really are the best for iPhone outside of Safari.

Mercury, mostly because it's the only one I've found that properly synch it's bookmarks with Firefox,

**kiwiruss** · 07-06-2012, 07:47 AM

I have tried Mercury, Atomic and chrome and am still not clear of using the standard mobile Safari.

There appears to be no clear choice for an alternative browser.

**gordol** · 07-06-2012, 08:04 AM

Originally Posted by kiwiruss

I have tried Mercury, Atomic and chrome and am still not clear of using the standard mobile Safari.

There appears to be no clear choice for an alternative browser.

For me, it's the bookmark syncing. So far as I can tell, and the info that came out with the release of Chrome for iOS confirms it, nothing on iOS will be faster or render better than Safari. So if it wasn't for the fact that there is no way to sync my desktop Firefox bookmarks to Safari, I'd be using that.

If you are having a hard time getting "clear" of using Safari because links from other apps open Safari instead, there are a few Jailbreak tweaks that can set your browser of choice as the default so it'll open for outside links instead.

**Allyson Kazmucha** · 07-06-2012, 09:11 AM

Just noticed I listed Atomic twice. Sorry about that. And thank you guys for putting in your input

I really expected Dolphin to be up there. That surprises me.

**Irish Rose** · 07-06-2012, 04:22 PM

Based on these choices I'd go with Atomic, due to it's built in ad block capabilities as well as full screen mode for maximum web viewing. Some other key features that I like about Atomic are; ability to increase or decrease the font size for an individual site and have the browser remember your choice so the next time you visit that site the front will be as you selected it to be earlier, color themes, ability to select any visited site as a homepage, multitouch gestures option, and the ability to Identify the browser as something other than mobile Safari.

**jclisenby** · 07-06-2012, 07:28 PM

Chrome for iOS is a great alternative. It's not as fast or smooth as Safari; however, If you want an alternative it's the best there is.

**leonvictor** · 07-10-2012, 03:22 AM

I prefer Atomic and UC browser as alternate browser but all are not as powerful as safari.

**justinthomsony** · 07-18-2012, 01:02 AM

Absolutely, Dolphin! This one is seriously one of most extreme featured mobile application to browse the iPhone Internet. I am completely crazy about it. I always use this browser.

**ryanlawrence171** · 07-18-2012, 05:31 AM

Use Opera Mini, or Dolphin there are very good alternate browser to use.

**samthelegoman1** · 07-18-2012, 01:38 PM

Chrome, definitely chrome.

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**kayno** · 07-18-2012, 02:30 PM

Chrome browser is cool.. But after a few days of using it I went right back to safari.. I think it's the lack of default browser settings and the upcoming iCloud tabs in safari that make chrome browser less exciting..

**LaDon08** · 07-18-2012, 10:47 PM

Originally Posted by kayno

Chrome browser is cool.. But after a few days of using it I went right back to safari.. I think it's the lack of default browser settings and the upcoming iCloud tabs in safari that make chrome browser less exciting..

That's basically the only reason I jailbreak. Chrome is my default now.