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SurfPad

Arc-Style Browser for iPad

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Our Take

An Arc-inspired browser for iPad feels like someone finally asked why the iPad still gets treated like a stretched-out phone and actually built something about it. Arc proved there's appetite for browsers that abandon the wonky 1990s template of tabs plus address bar, and transplanting that philosophy to tablet computing could genuinely slap — assuming this isn't just Arc's UI aesthetic without the magic. The proof is in the usage, but the concept alone is more interesting than half the stuff flooding the App Store.

A desktop-class browser for iPad built for touch and keyboard, featuring Spaces for tab organization, Split view for multitasking, and a Command bar for quick access.

Key Features
Spaces - Organize tabs into color-coded spaces, Split View - View two pages side by side with resizable panes, Command Bar - Press ⌘K to search tabs, bookmarks, history, or type URL, Sidebar - Favorites grid, pinned tabs, and folders, Keyboard Shortcuts - Full keyboard navigation with customizable shortcuts, Ad Blocker - Built-in content blocking with four levels (off, basic, balanced, strict), Bookmarks - Quick access favorites and organized bookmark folders, Auto Archive - Inactive tabs archive automatically, restore anytime, Private Browsing - Separate browsing environment, nothing saved on exit
Problem It Solves
iPad's default Safari browser has limited features: tabs in a row, one window, basic bookmarks, and requires extensions for content blocking. SurfPad provides a full-featured alternative with built-in tab organization, split view, command bar, and ad blocker.
Target Customer
iPad users seeking a productivity-focused browser with advanced multitasking capabilities
Use Cases
Research, Comparing pages, Referencing documentation, Multitasking, Work and personal browsing separation
Pricing Details
One-time purchase, no subscriptions
Differentiator
vs Safari: Spaces for tab organization, Split view for multitasking, Command bar for quick access, Built-in ad blocker. One purchase, no subscriptions, no tracking.
Traction
Customers Mentioned: GitHub, Linear, Figma

Key Facts

Category
Web Browser (iOS/iPadOS)
Pricing
$9.99
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