Introduction and Review

Brave is a browser that supports a super fast and safe browsing experience for users. Featuring the Adblock function, it intends to provide users with an interruption-free environment and it is 3 times faster compared with other browsers. By now, Brave has more than 50 million users all around the world. The app also has other impressive features like the firewall, VPN, wallet, search, playlist, and a mode especially for users to use at night to protect their eyesight. One thing to note is that most of the features mentioned above are new to users. As for the Brave Wallet, it is secured by multi-chain crypto which has been built into the browser so users can rest assured when conducting transactions on the browser. With Brave Search, users will not worry about being tracked in terms of their search history. When it comes to the Brave Playlist, the browser allows users to add music and audio files to the browser and play them anytime regardless of the internet connection. The Night Mode of Brave enables users to read content in low light, which is easier and healthier for users. The built-in AdBlock by the 3rd party as well as the pop-up blocker will save you from the distraction of the ads and pop-ups and its powerful performance saves the device’s battery. No tracking will be allowed and Brave thinks highly of every user’s private data. You can customize your playlist with your favorite music. If you already have those media files on your devices, you can play them offline on Brave. The browser ensures users a fast and secure user experience, which is free of ads and infections by malware. The optimized function of the batter and data makes Brave save the power of your devices due to its fast speed. By setting Brave as your default browser, you will be able to enjoy a carefree browsing experience. Nevertheless, some users found a bug in its random switching of pages when they are browsing certain pages. Also, the previous website data is not cleared even after the close of all tabs, which is the opposite of its claim. To conclude, Brave is indeed a trustful browser and manages to offer users a smooth and safe browsing experience. However, the developers should seriously consider the credibility of their claims in their app introduction so as to not fail users’ expectations.

Updates

On the App Store, Brave has a version history suggesting it has been updated monthly. On January 11th, 2023, the developers updated the app and launched version 1.46.2. In this release, they managed to fix a bug where the blocked scripts did not work properly. On February 6th, 2023, the most recent version 1.47 has been launched and the developers improved the playlist function and enabled users to playback videos and audio both online and offline.

Features

1. The Brave Wallet function secures users’ online shopping experience with its advanced crypto technology.

2. Brave Search, as one of the most powerful search engines, ensures users a reliable and safe searching experience without being tracked by a 3rd party.

3. Users can add their favorite music to the playlist and play them anywhere and anytime.

4. The browser blocks ads and malware from interfering with users’ browsing experience. 

5. The fast speed out of optimization enables the browser to consume less battery and data compared with other browsers.

6. Protected by advanced privacy and security traits like HTTPS and private incognito tabs, the browser provides users with a super safe browsing experience.

7. The app is free for users to install on their digital devices.

8. Additional features can be enjoyed by making in-app purchases.