When comparing Boat vs Firefox Focus, the Slant community recommends Firefox Focus for most people. In the question“What are the best Android web browsers?” Firefox Focus is ranked 13th while Boat is ranked 28th. The most important reason people chose Firefox Focus is:
It automatically blocks any ad trackers and erases your browsing history which includes your passwords and cookies.
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Pros
Pro Flash support
The browser can play Flash videos, Flash games, etc.
Pro Floating tabs
You can open a page as a floating window, you can open as many floating windows as you need. The windows can be individually resized and positioned wherever you want. The window can float on top of other applications as well.
Pro Functionality can be extended via add-ons
You can search the play store for "boat borwser addons" to find add-ons for social media, productivity, etc.
Pro Built-in QR-code scanner
Pro Keeps your activities private
It automatically blocks any ad trackers and erases your browsing history which includes your passwords and cookies.
Pro Good loading speed
Since it blocks ads, trackers and other things that can slow down web pages, you'll be able to browse the web faster.
Pro Simple to use
Pro Suitable as a secondary browser for everyday use
As it is very fast and private it can be used for everyday use together with a browser with your passwords and login information.
Cons
Con No directory for add-ons
The only way of finding add-ons is by searching for them in the Play Store. There's no well organized directory available.
Con Notification spam
Tells you to clean the browser every single time you open it.
