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Net Skip

A humane web browser

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Screenshots

iPhone

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About

Net Skip is a thoughtfully designed web browser that brings clarity and speed to everyday browsing. Built on the system's native web engine, Net Skip renders pages quickly and scrolls smoothly, with an interface that quietly steps aside as you read. The result is a browser that feels light, responsive, and out of the way — letting you focus on the page rather than the chrome around it. FEATURES — Fast page loads and fluid scrolling, powered by the native web engine — A clean, uncluttered interface that recedes while you read — Swipe between tabs with a single gesture — Visual tab overview with live previews of every open page — Automatic session restore — your tabs are right where you left them — Built-in ad and tracker blocking, on by default — A choice of search engines, with suggestions as you type — Find-on-page, adjustable text zoom, and a request-desktop-site option — Favorites and full browsing history, with simple controls to clear what you wish — Light, dark, and automatic appearance modes — Optional haptic feedback for a more tactile experience — JavaScript and custom user-agent settings for advanced users PRIVACY BY DESIGN Net Skip is built around a simple idea: your browsing belongs to you. — No advertising of any kind — No tracking, analytics, or telemetry — No in-app purchases or subscriptions — No accounts, no sign-in, no profile What happens in Net Skip stays on your device. OPEN SOURCE Net Skip is fully open source. The complete source code is published openly so anyone can read it, audit it, or contribute. You can find the project at https://github.com/Net-Skip. ABOUT THE APP FAIR Net Skip is brought to you by the App Fair Project, a non-profit charity dedicated to creating and maintaining digital public goods in the form of mobile applications. Learn more at https://appfair.org.
Release notes (1.4.23)
• Many bug fixes and performance improvements.

Permissions

iPhone

  • Calendar

    high

    Net Skip needs access to your calendar so that websites you visit can add events such as bookings, reservations, and meeting invitations when you grant them permission.

    Key: NSCalendarsUsageDescription

  • Camera

    high

    Net Skip needs access to your camera so that websites you visit can use it for video calls, scanning QR codes, and capturing photos when you grant them permission.

    Key: NSCameraUsageDescription

  • Contacts

    high

    Net Skip needs access to your contacts so that you can quickly autofill names, email addresses, and phone numbers into web forms.

    Key: NSContactsUsageDescription

  • Face ID

    high

    Net Skip uses Face ID to unlock private browsing sessions and to securely autofill saved passwords when signing in to websites.

    Key: NSFaceIDUsageDescription

  • Location (in use)

    high

    Net Skip uses your location to provide location-aware features to websites you visit, such as maps, local search results, and weather information when you grant them permission.

    Key: NSLocationWhenInUseUsageDescription

  • Microphone

    high

    Net Skip needs access to your microphone so that websites you visit can use it for voice and video calls, voice search, and recording audio when you grant them permission.

    Key: NSMicrophoneUsageDescription

  • Motion & fitness

    medium

    Net Skip uses motion and orientation data so that websites you visit can offer interactive experiences that respond to how you move and tilt your device when you grant them permission.

    Key: NSMotionUsageDescription

  • Nearby interaction

    medium

    Net Skip uses nearby interaction so that you can securely share open tabs and links with other Apple devices that are physically close to yours.

    Key: NSNearbyInteractionUsageDescription

  • Reminders

    medium

    Net Skip needs access to your reminders so that you can create tasks from web pages and so that websites can add reminders when you grant them permission.

    Key: NSRemindersUsageDescription

  • Siri

    medium

    Net Skip integrates with Siri so that you can open web pages, perform searches, and resume browsing using voice shortcuts and Siri Suggestions.

    Key: NSSiriUsageDescription

  • Speech recognition

    medium

    Net Skip uses speech recognition so that you can dictate URLs, search queries, and form input by voice instead of typing.

    Key: NSSpeechRecognitionUsageDescription

Screenshots

Android

Net Skip screenshot 1 (en)
Net Skip screenshot 2 (en)

About

Net Skip is a thoughtfully designed web browser that brings clarity and speed to everyday browsing. It is free, open source, and built to feel quick and effortless on your device. Powered by Android's native web engine, Net Skip launches quickly and renders pages smoothly, with an interface that quietly steps aside as you read. Tabs swipe between each other with a single gesture, the toolbar fades out of view as you scroll, and the focus stays where it belongs — on the page in front of you. FEATURES • Fast page loads and fluid scrolling, powered by the native web engine • A clean, uncluttered interface that recedes while you read • Swipe between tabs with a single gesture • Visual tab overview with live previews of every open page • Automatic session restore — your tabs are right where you left them • Built-in ad and tracker blocking, on by default • A choice of search engines, with suggestions as you type • Find-on-page, adjustable text zoom, and a request-desktop-site option • Favorites and full browsing history, with simple controls to clear what you wish • Light, dark, and system-matching appearance modes • Optional haptic feedback for a more tactile experience • JavaScript and custom user-agent settings for advanced users PRIVACY BY DESIGN Net Skip is built around a simple idea: your browsing belongs to you. • No advertising of any kind • No tracking, analytics, or telemetry • No in-app purchases or subscriptions • No accounts, no sign-in, no profile What happens in Net Skip stays on your device. FREE AND OPEN SOURCE Net Skip is free to download and free to use, with no premium tier and nothing to unlock. The complete source code is published openly so anyone can read it, audit it, or contribute. You can find the project at https://github.com/Net-Skip. ABOUT THE APP FAIR Net Skip is brought to you by the App Fair Project, a non-profit charity dedicated to creating and maintaining digital public goods in the form of mobile applications. Learn more at https://appfair.org.
Release notes (1.4.23)
• Many bug fixes and performance improvements.

Permissions

Android

  • Background location

    high

    Accesses your location while the app is in the background.

    Key: android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION

  • Biometrics

    high

    Authenticates with biometrics such as face or fingerprint.

    Key: android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC

  • Camera

    high

    Takes pictures and records video.

    Key: android.permission.CAMERA

  • Display over apps

    high

    Displays content on top of other apps.

    Key: android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW

  • Fingerprint

    high

    Authenticates with a fingerprint sensor.

    Key: android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT

  • Manage accounts

    high

    Adds or removes accounts on the device.

    Key: android.permission.MANAGE_ACCOUNTS

  • Microphone

    high

    Records audio from the microphone.

    Key: android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO

  • Read contacts

    high

    Reads your contacts.

    Key: android.permission.READ_CONTACTS

  • Read profile

    high

    Reads the user’s profile data.

    Key: android.permission.READ_PROFILE

  • Write contacts

    high

    Modifies your contacts.

    Key: android.permission.WRITE_CONTACTS

  • Write storage

    high

    Writes files to shared external storage.

    Key: android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE

  • Accounts

    medium

    Reads the list of accounts on the device.

    Key: android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS

  • Authenticate accounts

    medium

    Acts as an authenticator for accounts on the device.

    Key: android.permission.AUTHENTICATE_ACCOUNTS

  • Bluetooth

    medium

    Connects to paired Bluetooth devices.

    Key: android.permission.BLUETOOTH

  • Bluetooth connect

    medium

    Connects to nearby Bluetooth devices.

    Key: android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT

  • Manage own calls

    medium

    Provides an in-app calling experience that integrates with the system.

    Key: android.permission.MANAGE_OWN_CALLS

  • Modify sync settings

    medium

    Modifies the sync settings of accounts.

    Key: android.permission.WRITE_SYNC_SETTINGS

  • Phone number

    medium

    Reads the device’s phone number(s).

    Key: android.permission.READ_PHONE_NUMBERS

  • Phone state

    medium

    Reads the device’s phone state, including signal and call status.

    Key: android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE

  • Read audio

    medium

    Reads audio files from shared storage.

    Key: android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO

  • Read storage

    medium

    Reads files from shared external storage.

    Key: android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE

  • Run at startup

    medium

    Runs automatically when the device finishes booting.

    Key: android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED

  • Audio settings

    low

    Changes audio settings such as volume and routing.

    Key: android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS

  • Badge count read

    low

    Used by the app on this platform.

    Key: me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ

  • Badge count write

    low

    Used by the app on this platform.

    Key: me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE

  • Create shortcuts

    low

    Adds shortcuts to the home screen without user confirmation.

    Key: android.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT

  • Notifications

    low

    Shows notifications.

    Key: android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS

  • Read app badges

    low

    Used by the app on this platform.

    Key: android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE

  • Read clipboard

    low

    Used by the app on this platform.

    Key: android.permission.READ_CLIPBOARD

  • Read sync settings

    low

    Reads the sync settings of accounts.

    Key: android.permission.READ_SYNC_SETTINGS