When comparing Javelin vs Lightning +, the Slant community recommends Lightning + for most people. In the question“What are the best Android web browsers with built-in ad blocking?” Lightning + is ranked 5th while Javelin is ranked 11th.
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Pros
Pro Built-in adblock
The browser will automatically hide ads.
Pro Loads links in the background
When you tell Javelin to open a link in the background it will create a link bubble on the screen that shows load progress. When ready, click the link bubble to open the page.
Pro Can sync with desktop Chrome
Bookmarks and recent tabs can be set up to sync with Chrome.
Pro Includes a few multi-touch gestures for power users
Javelin includes multi-touch gestures for switching and closing tabs.
Pro Built-in password manager
Pro Built-in reading mode
Reading Mode allows users to read an article without any distractions by removing ads, unrelated elements and other distractive objects.
Pro Built-in proxy services (Paid)
Pro Bookmarks sorted by use frequency
Cons
Con Bad support
The developer seems to be ignoring user complaints.
Con Abandoned
The browser was last updated on 20 July 2015.