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Hermit — Lite Apps Browser

Streamline your phone with lite versions of all your favorite apps

Hermit — Lite Apps Browser
  • 26.0.0 Version
  • 4.5 Score
  • 1M+ Downloads
  • In-app purchases License
  • 3+ Content Rating
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CONS

It's honestly not very good

Not worth the money

BETTER THAN NATIVE APPS

• Lite Apps consume minimal space, making them ideal for devices with low storage capacity

• They do not operate in the background, conserving battery life

• User Scripts: Ability to run personalized extension scripts

• Content Blocker: Prevents ads, malware, fake news, and targeted propaganda. It is built-in and customizable, allowing users to select what to block.

BETTER THAN TRADITIONAL BROWSERS

• Each Lite App opens in a dedicated window, not as a new browser tab every time

• External links clicked from other apps can directly open in Hermit Lite Apps

• Preferences, permissions, themes, and icons are stored separately for each Lite App

• Share links from various Android apps directly to your Lite Apps

SANDBOXES: MULTIPLE PROFILES / CONTAINERS

Hermit stands out as the sole Android browser offering Sandboxes: Separate Containers with Multiple Profiles.

• Sandboxes maintain distinct containers for individual web browsing sessions

• Enables simultaneous use of multiple accounts within the same browser

• Keeps work and personal accounts segregated

• Particularly beneficial for privacy-focused social platforms

• Allows persistent Incognito Mode for sites providing free content to new visitors

ADVANCED BROWSER FOR POWER USERS

Effective utilization of Hermit requires some learning and comprehension — We provide assistance!

PRIVACY + NO ADS = PAID PREMIUM

Appreciation for backing the continuous enhancement of a privacy-centric app tailored for advanced users like you!

• To sustain the ongoing development of new features, our apps come at a cost

• Unlike competitors, we do not engage in ad selling or personal data trading

• Our apps are devoid of advertisements, personal data collection, behavior tracking, or questionable SDKs

• Most functionalities are accessible free of charge!

ADVANCED BROWSER FEATURES

• USER SCRIPTS: Execute custom extension scripts

• READER MODE: On-device article extraction for enhanced privacy protection

• DARK MODE: Particularly helpful for late-night reading

• FAST & PRIVATE: Accelerated browsing by filtering out ads and other disruptive content

• MULTI WINDOW: Concurrently operate two Lite Apps on supported devices

• DOUBLE BACK: Overcome navigation challenges with Hermit's Double Back functionality

• BACKUP YOUR LITE APPS: Custom backup solution while transitioning between devices

• CUSTOM USER AGENT: Personalize your user agent as mobile, desktop, or any other identifier

• ATOM/RSS FEED NOTIFICATIONS: Immediate updates on new content publication from websites

• WEB MONITORS: Monitoring specific segments of web pages and receiving alerts upon alterations

UNLIMITED CUSTOMIZATION

Unmatched customization options across all settings!

• CUSTOM ICONS: Select any icon for your Lite Apps or craft a unique monogram

• CUSTOM THEMES: Develop personalized themes for any website

• TEXT ZOOM CONTROLS: Individually adjust and store text zoom settings for each Lite App

• DESKTOP MODE: Access desktop versions of websites instead of mobile variants

• FULL SCREEN MODE: Focus solely on content without distractions

• CUSTOMIZABLE CONTENT BLOCKER: Tailored blocking of ads, malware, and misinformation according to preferences

USING GUIDE

Hermit Lite Apps Browser is browser that similarly to Google Chrome, allows you to create 'lite' versions of tons of apps - developed straight from their own websites. Basically, you'll be able to create a shortcut for each website and create an icon that matches with all of the web features easily accesible in one spot.

By default, Hermit Lite Apps Browser allows you to create 'lite' versions of popular applications such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Reddit, Linkedin, or Uptodown. These special tabs within your browser (that's essentially what they really are) are perfectly customized with the color theme for each website. You'll get to activate or deactivate all kinds of features like adblock (activated by default) or incognito browsing (also included by default).

Hermit Lite Apps Browser is an especially useful app for users on Android devices that aren't as fast. Thanks to its features, you'll be able to have dozens of apps that take up about the same amount of space as one single app.

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  • Version26.0.0
  • UpdateDec 22, 2024
  • DeveloperChimbori
  • CategoryProductivity
  • Requires AndroidAndroid 9+
  • Downloads1M+
  • Package Namecom.chimbori.hermitcrab
  • Signatured1e1a477831bf795cb7a7a5ab22a08e6
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  • Patryk Ryszanek
    Patryk Ryszanek

    Setting up an app-like experience on a website I often use was surprisingly simple. I expected to spend around 15 minutes tinkering and adjusting, but it was a quick process. In fact, it only took me about one minute, including the download.

  • Erik Przekop
    Erik Przekop

    This tool is great for gadgets with limited storage. It's a shame I didn't find it earlier. It would've been really helpful with my older phones that only left me with 4GB after the system took its share. It's disappointing that if you can't afford a high-end phone, you end up with hardly any space for apps.

  • Patrick Rojales
    Patrick Rojales

    I really enjoyed using this app, though there were a few rough spots. What prompted me to write this review was the developer's advice to provide feedback through the app, but I couldn't find a feedback button anywhere even though I have the premium version. I'm wondering if and when fingerprint support will be added for opening the lite app. It would be great to have the option to apply a standard CSS style across all lite apps as well as customize it for each app. An easy-to-use interface for editing CSS colors would be fantastic.

  • Chase Ferguson
    Chase Ferguson

    This tool is ideal for trying out websites. It helps you save links, set up personalized actions, restrict content, and choose a user agent. You can also set specific search terms per site, receive alerts, and keep track of changes to sites. The only downside is that it doesn't support custom ad-blocking lists, although it does come with several strong ones. Buying this app was the fastest purchase I've ever made!

  • Alexis Nouvel
    Alexis Nouvel

    This app is awesome! I stumbled upon it while figuring out why some apps were draining my battery. It would be fantastic if all shortcuts could be automatically restored after a backup. Another cool feature would be if website login information was already filled in, similar to Chrome, making it quicker to log in by just hitting the login button instead of having to select credentials every time.

  • bak-4 a-bit
    bak-4 a-bit

    There are a few things that still need to be fixed with the page layout, font sizes, and some GUI aspects. But overall, the app is excellent. One idea for expansion could be adding a feature where Hermit can swipe right or left to go to the next or previous page on websites that have clickable arrows or links for navigation. This would save users from having to search for those specific parts of the webpage to click on. It might be possible to create a user script for this function, where we can manually instruct Hermit on which link corresponds to each action.

  • Wilco Boode
    Wilco Boode

    I give bad reviews to most mobile apps because they're usually not good for consumers. But this app is different, it's really great and treats customers well. It has so many features that you have to experience them yourself, and it's a must-have on any new phone. I tried the free version briefly before getting the Premium one.

  • Kuba Michalik
    Kuba Michalik

    Imagine being able to use the web like you normally do, but each website feels like a separate app. It's such a cool concept! We really love the idea behind this app and hope the developers continue to support it for a long time. Plus, anything that can provide a good alternative to Facebook gets a thumbs up from me! I remember back in the day when Yellow Pages used the slogan "let your fingers do the walking." Well, now I feel like if my fingers could talk, they'd probably call me a hermit! Big shoutout to the developer behind this app for coming up with such a clever solution.

  • Wes Coon
    Wes Coon

    Wow, your app is absolutely fantastic! I adore it. There are so many positive things to say about it, but I'm limited to 500 characters. Even after all these years, I still use it on my phones and other devices, whether they're degoogled or not. I've even convinced lots of friends and family to start using it too - that's how much I love it. This app is the only closed-source one I'll ever have on my phone. I'd love it even more if it were open-sourced, given how much I like to tinker with things. I understand why you're against making it open source, but as a power user, that would be like a dream come true for me.

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  • Name: Hermit — Lite Apps Browser
  • Package Name: com.chimbori.hermitcrab
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