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Add to SafariWhen comparing Flynx vs Puffin Secure Browser, the Slant community recommends Flynx for most people. In the question“What are the best Android web browsers?” Flynx is ranked 14th while Puffin Secure Browser is ranked 34th. The most important reason people chose Flynx is:
A simple double-tap will save an article that can be pulled up at any time. All this is done in the background as to not interfere browsing.
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Pros
Pro Articles can be saved for offline reading
A simple double-tap will save an article that can be pulled up at any time. All this is done in the background as to not interfere browsing.
Pro Built-in reading mode
Blogs and articles can be opened in a distraction-free mode that even removes ads, saves memory and uses up less data.
Pro Loads links in the background
Flynx can open up to 4 links simultaneously in the background. This can eliminate having to wait for each page to load.
Pro Fully encrypted
The data between the browser and the cloud sandbox is encrypted.
Pro Cloud-Computing
Websites are preloaded in the cloud.
Cons
Con No desktop sync
Although there's a sync option to sync across devices, it has no web client. If you want to view the links on your desktop, there's no feature for that.
Con Messes with any video played full screen
The screen flickers in full screen video mode if any Flynx bubble is open.
Con Asks for unnecessary permissions
Asks for phone state permission which is not required for the app to function.
Con Could be a little buggy sometimes
Slows down your phone occasionally.
Con Doesn't support drop down menus
Con Uses its own rendering engine
The most webpageds are designed with Webkit/Blink in mind so expect rendering issues.
Con Proprietary
It is proprietary software.
