explora Browser 5.6.0.0
This is especially true when it comes to web browsers and not few are those who are on the lookout for an Internet Explorer replacement on Windows Phone.
explora Browser is one of the competitors here, as it offers users some extra functions that are not found in IE or in other similar apps.
Customizable GUI with a decent look
The interface of this application is quite friendly and visually pleasing, when taking into consideration the pretty well designed graphics and the smooth backgrounds.
Should you care to give a new look to the utility, there is a varied choice in wallpapers and there are some solid colors as well you can use to tweak its appearance.
The commands are placed at hand, in the lower part of the screen, while the pages saved in the "Bookmarks" and "Speed Dial" areas allow you to launch the preferred websites with a single tap.
The occasional adverts can be removed after purchasing the full version of the app, but they are less intrusive than with many other similar apps.
Quickly search info or images and open webpages
explora Browser has a unique way of getting you started with the online navigation, so you have to press the "Go" button from the main menu and choose whether you want to carry out a search, open a URL address or look for pictures.
At any moment you can switch to the system browser, as there is also a function that opens Internet Explorer with a single tap. There are some other supplementary options stacked inside the main menu, so you can lock the screen orientation in either portrait or landscape mode and many more.
The application offers some shortcuts for reaching the WiFi and cellular + SIM system settings, while a short summary concerning the system information can be viewed to check out the device name, RAM usage, power source and network type.
Manage Speed Dial and bookmarks on the fly
The main screen that hosts the Speed Dial entries support up to 20 tiles and almost every spot is taken, as explora Browser offers by default a wide variety of social network, online search and other type of links.
You can unpin or edit the entries, so as to include some of you favorites as well and using the "bookmark" function you can easily store the preferred webpages inside this utility.
It is also possible for you to set up an access password that will be required each time the app is launched, thus restricting the access to your personal content stored in there.
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Bottom Line
Design / UI8
The looks of the app are pretty nice and with nice customizations, but there are some less polished graphics here and there and some ads. |
Function6
The utility brings a few interesting features and has most of the basic functions, but it lacks tabbed browsing and other options commonly found in other apps. |
Security4
Extremely nosy by nature, explora Browser peeks inside too many system areas unrelated to its actual functionality. |
Battery4
While it is running, the application drains a significant amount of power, keeping the battery usage at very high levels. |
Price9
The basic feature pack offered by this app is completely free and those who wish to remove the adverts can make a small purchase. |
Compatibility8
The application is set to work only with Windows Phone 8.1 and above handsets, without other requirements. |
Specifications
- price:
- Free with ads
- current version:
- 5.6.0.0
- reviewed version:
- 5.6.0.0
- developer:
- Devil70Soft
- category:
- INTERNET & NETWORK
- os version req.:
- 8.1
- age rating:
- N/A
- in-app purchases:
- Yes. remove ads
- hits:
- 389