Surfy 5.14.11.0
Since there are numerous users who prefer to look for another utility of this kind than the one that comes bundled with the operating system, some cool alternatives can be found on each platform.
Those Windows Phone users who are seeking for an alternative to their IE browser can try out a couple of interesting apps, one of which is Surfy.
Friendly GUI with an efficient layout
The application is pretty nice looking, featuring some carefully designed graphics and a few customizations insofar as its appearance is concerned.
The functions are placed conveniently, most of them inside the main menu shown in the lower side of the screen, while there is also a launchpad area that you can open to access the favorite pages and downloads section otherwise available via the "Hub" section.
Easy to read webpages and support for multiple tabs
Surfy enables you to browse the pages you are interested in viewing in three modes: mobile (default), reading and desktop, each with its easy to spot particularities. The landscape mode is also supported and the app adapts immediately to any changes in screen orientation.
Opening several tabs is possible as well and the swipe gestures will allow you to switch among them with ease. Also, there are several built-in search providers you can go through and pick the one used by default.
Saving images or downloading other kind of files can also be done with this utility and a neat feature is the ability to transfer data to a connected computer via a web interface is a big plus.
Secure browsing and extra options at a glance
This application offers you the possibility to save videos then share them on the fly, while also providing other cool features. Thus, you can have the currently loaded page read out loud or you can use voice commands to open the browser and have it load pages, perform searches and more.
The user privacy is valued by Surfy, so not only does it come with a "private browsing" mode, but it enables you to set an access password that will be required to open the app.
You can have the last session restored automatically and the app is able to remember your login credentials, allowing you to delete them with one tap from the "Options" area.
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Bottom Line
Design / UI9
Clean and easy to use, the interface of this app is pretty intuitive and scores very well from the visual perspective. |
Function10
A very capable browser, with numerous useful features packed inside, Surfy offers lots of customization options for its functions. |
Security6
The utility needs to look into several secure areas of the system, unrelated to its functionality and collects anonymous usage information, until this is deactivated manually. |
Battery1
The extreme power consumption will discharge the battery after a few hours of continuous usage. |
Price10
Since it offers its solid feature set free of costs and nuisances, Surfy has an excellent value overall. |
Compatibility9
Ready to run on the most recent handsets out there, the application requires a Windows Phone 8 or higher device to be installed on. |
Specifications
- price:
- 100% Free
- current version:
- 5.14.11.0
- reviewed version:
- 5.7.1.0
- developer:
- Outcoder
- category:
- INTERNET & NETWORK
- os version req.:
- 8, 8.1
- age rating:
- N/A
- in-app purchases:
- No
- hits:
- 2910