About
Safari is Apple's web browser for iPhone, iPad, and Mac, offering fast browsing with privacy protections and cross-device synchronization. Passwords, bookmarks, history, and tabs sync seamlessly across your devices. Private Browsing mode prevents history from being saved, while Intelligent Tracking Prevention blocks trackers from following you across websites. Tab Groups let you organize and save tabs across devices, and Profiles keep your browsing history and website data separate for different topics like work and personal. Additional features include web page translation, Reader mode for distraction-free article reading, voice search, a Privacy Report showing blocked trackers, and Handoff to continue browsing on another device.
Highlights
- Sync passwords, bookmarks, history, and tabs across iPhone, iPad, and Mac
- Intelligent Tracking Prevention blocks trackers from following you across websites
- Tab Groups organize and save tabs accessible across all your devices
- Profiles keep browsing history and website data separate for work and personal use
- Private Browsing mode prevents history from being saved
- Reader mode formats articles without ads or distracting elements
Best for
Apple device users who want a fast, privacy-focused browser with seamless synchronization across iPhone, iPad, and Mac, plus families and teams looking to share and organize tabs together.
At a glance
Safari is rated 3.3 out of 5 from 8,264 ratings and is available on iOS and macOS — all free to download.
It is developed by Apple.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Safari free?
- Yes — Safari is free to download on iOS and macOS.
- What platforms is Safari available on?
- Safari is available on iOS and macOS.
- What is Safari?
- Safari is Apple's web browser for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. It offers fast browsing with privacy protections, cross-device synchronization, and features like tab organization, tracking prevention, and web page translation.
- Does Safari sync across devices?
- Yes. Passwords, bookmarks, history, tabs, and more sync seamlessly across iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Tab Groups and Profiles also sync across your devices.
- How does Safari protect my privacy?
- Safari includes Private Browsing mode, which doesn't save your history, and Intelligent Tracking Prevention, which blocks trackers from following you across websites. A Privacy Report shows known trackers that have been blocked.
- Can I share tabs with others in Safari?
- Yes. Shared Tab Groups let you share tabs and collaborate with family and friends.
- What are the alternatives to Safari?
- Safari is similar to Chromium, Firefox Fast & Private Browser, RunJS, and Orion Browser by Kagi. Browse related apps by tag: browser.
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