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Shift alternatives with an Android app

The Shift listing does not include an Android app. 23 of the 60 other browsers in this directory list an Android app.

Shift has a free plan. Paid plans start at $19.99 per month, or $199.99 billed annually (Advanced). 20 of them are free or have a free plan.

23 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to Shift

  1. Arc

    Chromium-based browser with Spaces, Profiles and Split View

    • Arc is free. Shift starts at $19.99 per month, or $199.99 billed annually (Advanced).
    • Only Arc lists iOS and Android apps.
    Arc vs ShiftArc pricing and details

  2. Vivaldi

    Customizable browser with built-in mail, calendar and feed reader

    • Vivaldi is free. Shift starts at $19.99 per month, or $199.99 billed annually (Advanced).
    • Only Vivaldi lists Linux, Android and iOS apps.
    • Vivaldi is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Vivaldi also covers notes, calendar, email client, screenshots and rSS reader.
    Vivaldi vs ShiftVivaldi pricing and details

  3. Google Chrome

    Google's free browser for desktop and mobile, with Gemini built in

    • Google Chrome is free. Shift starts at $19.99 per month, or $199.99 billed annually (Advanced).
    • Only Google Chrome lists Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Google Chrome also covers password manager and passkeys.
    Google Chrome vs ShiftGoogle Chrome pricing and details

  4. Microsoft Edge

    Microsoft's browser with the Copilot assistant built in

    • Microsoft Edge is free. Shift starts at $19.99 per month, or $199.99 billed annually (Advanced).
    • Only Microsoft Edge lists Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Microsoft Edge also covers password manager and passkeys.
    Microsoft Edge pricing and details

  5. Firefox

    Free, open-source browser from Mozilla with tracker blocking built in

    • Firefox is free. Shift starts at $19.99 per month, or $199.99 billed annually (Advanced).
    • Only Firefox lists Linux, Android and iOS apps.
    • Firefox is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Firefox also covers password manager.
    Firefox pricing and details

  6. Brave

    Open-source browser that blocks ads and trackers by default

    • Brave starts at $3.00 per month, or $29.99 per year (Search premium). Shift starts at $19.99 per month, or $199.99 billed annually (Advanced).
    • Only Brave lists Linux, Android and iOS apps.
    • Brave is open source, according to its own site.
    • Brave also covers password manager and video calls.
    Brave pricing and details

  7. Opera

    Browser with a built-in ad blocker, free VPN and sidebar messengers

    • Opera starts at $4 per month (VPN Pro; billing term for this rate not stated). Shift starts at $19.99 per month, or $199.99 billed annually (Advanced).
    • Only Opera lists Linux, Android and iOS apps.
    • Opera also covers screenshots.
    Opera pricing and details

  8. DuckDuckGo Browser

    Free browser that blocks trackers, ads and cookie pop-ups by default

    • DuckDuckGo Browser starts at $9.99 per month, or $99.99 per year (Plus subscription). Shift starts at $19.99 per month, or $199.99 billed annually (Advanced).
    • Only DuckDuckGo Browser lists iOS and Android apps.
    • DuckDuckGo Browser also covers password manager.
    DuckDuckGo Browser pricing and details

  9. Comet

    Perplexity's AI browser with an assistant that acts across tabs

    • Comet starts at $20.00 (lowest Perplexity Pro in-app purchase; billing basis not shown). Shift starts at $19.99 per month, or $199.99 billed annually (Advanced).
    • Only Comet lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Comet also covers chat assistant, AI search and AI agents.
    Comet pricing and details

  10. Maxthon

    Chromium-based browser with notes, password manager and AI chat

    • Only Maxthon lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Maxthon also covers notes and ad and tracker blocking.
    Maxthon pricing and details

  11. UC Browser

    Free mobile browser with a built-in VPN, ad blocking and cloud storage

    • UC Browser is free. Shift starts at $19.99 per month, or $199.99 billed annually (Advanced).
    • Only UC Browser lists an Android app.
    • Only Shift lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • UC Browser also covers vPN and ad and tracker blocking.
    UC Browser pricing and details

  12. Aloha Browser

    Private browser with a free VPN, ad blocking and a paid Premium tier

    • Aloha Browser starts at $7.99 per month, or $69.99 per year. Shift starts at $19.99 per month, or $199.99 billed annually (Advanced).
    • Only Aloha Browser lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Aloha Browser also covers vPN and ad and tracker blocking.
    Aloha Browser pricing and details

11 more that list an Android app

All 23 in one table

Common questions

Which Shift alternatives have an Android app?

Arc, Vivaldi, Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Firefox, Brave, Opera, DuckDuckGo Browser and 15 more list an Android app.

Does Shift have an Android app?

The Shift listing does not include an Android app. It lists macOS and Windows.

Which of these browsers are free?

Arc, Vivaldi, Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Firefox, Brave, Opera, DuckDuckGo Browser and 12 more are free or have a free plan.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to Shift: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.