Safari
Apple's built-in browser for Mac, iPhone, iPad and Apple Vision Pro
What is Safari?
Safari is the web browser Apple includes with the operating system on Mac, iPhone, iPad and Apple Vision Pro. It limits cross-site tracking by default with Intelligent Tracking Prevention, organizes tabs into Tab Groups and Profiles, and syncs passwords, bookmarks, history and tabs between a person's Apple devices. Apple no longer offers it for Windows or other non-Apple operating systems.
Safari is free to use. See every plan
Good for
- People who use a Mac, iPhone and iPad together
- Browsing with tracker protection that is on by default
- Families and groups planning together in shared Tab Groups
Worth knowing
- Safari runs only on Apple devices. Apple says it no longer offers Safari updates for Windows or other non-Apple operating systems.
- New versions arrive with operating system updates, so getting the latest Safari means updating macOS, iOS, iPadOS or visionOS.
- Live Text, which selects text inside images and paused video, is supported in seven languages.
Key features
- Intelligent Tracking Prevention
- On-device intelligence limits cross-site tracking and hides the IP address from known trackers. A Privacy Report lists the trackers stopped on the current site and over the past week.
- Tab Groups and Profiles
- Tab Groups save named sets of tabs, sync between devices and can be shared with other people. Profiles keep history, extensions, cookies and favorites separate for topics such as Work and Personal.
- Sync and Handoff
- Passwords, bookmarks, history and tabs sync across Mac, iPad and iPhone, and Handoff passes the page being viewed from one nearby device to another.
- Passkeys and iCloud Keychain
- iCloud Keychain stores and autofills passkeys, passwords and credit card numbers on trusted devices. Safari also warns about suspicious websites and upgrades HTTP to HTTPS when available.
- Reader, Reading List and translation
- Reader removes ads and navigation from articles, Reading List saves pages to read later on any iCloud-connected device, even offline, and whole web pages can be translated in the browser.
- Extensions and web apps
- Third-party extensions for iPhone, iPad and Mac come from the Safari category on the App Store. A website can be saved to the Mac Dock or the iPhone and iPad Home Screen as a web app.
Safari pricing
- Starts at
- Free
- Free plan
- Safari is included with the operating system on Apple devices and is listed as free on the App Store. There is no paid tier.
- Free trial
- None listed
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | The full browser on Mac, iPhone, iPad and Apple Vision Pro, included with the device's operating system. |
Read from apps.apple.com on Oct 5, 2026. Prices change, so confirm with Safari before you buy.
How people rate the Safari app
4.4
out of 5 for the iPhone and iPad app
179,693 ratings on the App Store in the United States, read Oct 5, 2026. It rates the app, not everything the product does. See the listing
Works with
- iCloud Keychain
- Apple Pay
- Apple Wallet
- Apple Notes
Safari alternatives
- Safari vs Brave
Free plan · from $3.00/mo
- Safari vs Orion
Free plan · from $5/mo
Common questions
Is Safari free?
Yes. Safari is free to use. Safari is included with the operating system on Apple devices and is listed as free on the App Store. There is no paid tier.
How much does Safari cost?
Safari lists one plan. Free: $0. Prices were read from apps.apple.com on Oct 5, 2026.
What platforms does Safari work on?
Safari is available on macOS and iOS.
How is Safari rated?
Safari's iPhone and iPad app averages 4.4 out of 5 from 179,693 ratings on the App Store in the United States, as read on Oct 5, 2026. That is the store's rating of the app, not a score from us.
Does Safari have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 5, 2026. Safari is listed for macOS and iOS.
Does Safari have a Windows app?
No Windows app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 5, 2026. Safari is listed for macOS and iOS.
Is Safari open source?
Safari is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Oct 5, 2026.
What does Safari integrate with?
Safari's listing names iCloud Keychain, Apple Pay, Apple Wallet and Apple Notes. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.
Who makes Safari?
Safari is made by Apple.
What are the alternatives to Safari?
The closest alternatives to Safari in our directory are Google Chrome, Firefox, Brave, Orion and Microsoft Edge. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Safari.
Sources for this page
The prices, plans, platforms and features above were read from these pages on Oct 5, 2026. What people say is linked where it appears.