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SwatBrowser

Browse in Peace

HBKL Labs LLC

SwatBrowser (also written Swat Browser) is an iPhone browser that stops fake virus pop-ups, scam tabs and hijack redirects automatically. The protection is built into the browser, with no setup and no filter lists, and it works on every site.

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Free month with code SWATFRIENDRedeem the code SWATFRIEND in the App Store to get 1 free month of SwatBrowser Pro Monthly. It is open to new, existing and lapsed subscribers. It can be combined with the introductory free trial. After the free month the plan renews at its regular price, shown in the App Store, unless you cancel. The App Store confirms the terms before you accept.Redeem in the App Store
At a glance
What it doesStops pop-ups, popunders, hijack redirects, fake virus alerts and click-trap overlays while you browse. It reads what a page is doing instead of checking filter lists, and it works on every site.
Also includedFreeze Mode (one tap stops scripts, overlays and motion on a page), a plain-language report of what was stopped, X-Ray (what a site tried to read about you, kept on your device), a Reader view and private browsing. Every protection runs on your device, inside the app.
Works oniPhone and iPad with iOS 26 or later. Made by HBKL Labs LLC. First released October 9, 2026.
PriceFree to download. SwatBrowser Pro unlocks the full shield: Monthly $1.99, Yearly $19.99, or Lifetime $39.99 (one time). Free for the first 24 hours, with no sign-up and no card. After that, new subscribers get a 1-month free trial on Monthly or Yearly, one free trial per Apple Account across both plans. Lifetime has no trial.
Free first dayThe first 24 hours are free with no sign-up. The time left is shown in Settings.
Free trialNew subscribers get a 1-month free trial on Monthly or Yearly. One free trial per Apple Account across both plans. The purchase screen shows whether you qualify, and the full price, before you buy.
What it does not claimIt is not antivirus software and cannot scan your iPhone for viruses, and it is not a VPN. No browser catches everything, and a filter-list blocker can catch things SwatBrowser does not. It does not promise to block every ad or tracker.
Video and AirPlaySwatBrowser is not a casting app. For live video, a page's own AirPlay button sends audio only. SwatBrowser has an optional Play on TV button that tries to hand a video to an Apple TV; it does not work for every video, and video protected by DRM stays blocked by iOS.
PrivacyNo account. Your browsing history, tabs, bookmarks and the content of pages you visit stay on your device and are never uploaded. The only data the app can send is feedback you choose to send and Apple Ads attribution (a trial or purchase event, not linked to you). Details are in the privacy policy.
Get itSwatBrowser on the App Store.
Common questions

Is it SwatBrowser or Swat Browser?

Both spellings mean the same app. The name is SwatBrowser, written as one word, and its App Store listing is "SwatBrowser: Browse in Peace" by HBKL Labs LLC. It is an iPhone and iPad browser that stops pop-ups, hijack redirects and fake virus alerts. It is not affiliated with Swat.io or with the SWAT video games.

How do I stop pop-ups on my iPhone?

Use a browser that blocks them as the page loads. SwatBrowser blocks cross-site pop-ups and popunders by default and shows a "Pop-up blocked" prompt with an Open button, so a window you really want is one tap away. A new window only opens when it comes from a real tap of yours, not from a script that fires on its own. Safari also has a Block Pop-ups switch in its settings if you would rather stay there.

What stops fake virus alerts on iPhone?

No website can scan your iPhone for viruses, so a page that says you have one is a scam trying to get a tap or a phone call. SwatBrowser watches how a page behaves and shuts down the fake alert, the lock-screen overlay or the redirect it tries to trigger, without filter lists. If one is already on screen, Freeze Mode stops scripts, overlays and motion with one tap, and closing the tab is always safe. No browser catches everything, so never call a number or install anything a pop-up tells you to.

Is there an iPhone browser that blocks redirects and scam tabs?

Yes. SwatBrowser stops hijack redirects that carry you off the site you were on, pop-ups and popunders that open scam tabs, and click-trap overlays and fake-close buttons that steal your taps. It reads what the page is doing rather than checking a list of bad addresses, so it works on sites it has never seen. No browser catches everything, and SwatBrowser includes a plain-language report of what it stopped.

How do I protect my parents' iPhone from scam pop-ups?

Put SwatBrowser on their home screen in place of the browser icon they tap now. There is nothing to configure, because the protection is built in and works on every site. Tell them two things: a message saying their phone has a virus is always fake, and closing the tab is always safe. SwatBrowser needs iOS 26 or later, and the Pro plan is bought on their Apple Account.

How is SwatBrowser different from Brave or Safari with AdGuard?

Brave and Safari tools such as AdGuard lean on filter lists, which are curated lists of known ad and tracker addresses that are updated over time. That works well for ordinary ads. SwatBrowser takes a different route: it watches page behavior and shuts down hostile tricks such as popunders, hijack redirects, fake virus overlays and click traps, with no filter lists. The approaches overlap, and a list-based tool can catch things SwatBrowser does not. Brave is free, while SwatBrowser is free to download for its first 24 hours and then needs a Pro plan (see the prices above). No browser catches everything.

How much does SwatBrowser cost?

Free to download. SwatBrowser Pro unlocks the full shield: Monthly $1.99, Yearly $19.99, or Lifetime $39.99 (one time). Free for the first 24 hours, with no sign-up and no card. After that, new subscribers get a 1-month free trial on Monthly or Yearly, one free trial per Apple Account across both plans. Lifetime has no trial.

Is SwatBrowser free?

It is free to download, and the first 24 hours are free with no sign-up and no card. After that the full shield needs SwatBrowser Pro: Monthly $1.99, Yearly $19.99, or Lifetime $39.99 (one time). New subscribers also get a 1-month free trial on Monthly or Yearly.

Does SwatBrowser work with AirPlay?

Only in a limited way. For live video, a page's own AirPlay button sends audio only. SwatBrowser has an optional Play on TV button that tries to hand a video to an Apple TV, and it does not work for every video. Video protected by DRM stays blocked by iOS. SwatBrowser is a pop-up and redirect blocking browser, not a casting app.

Does SwatBrowser collect my browsing data?

No. Your history, tabs, bookmarks and the content of pages you visit stay on your device and are never uploaded, and there is no account. The app can send feedback you choose to send, and Apple Ads attribution, which is a trial or purchase event not linked to you. The privacy policy lists both.

Guides
What to do about a fake virus alert or a redirect on your iPhoneA pop-up that says your iPhone has a virus is a scam. Close the tab, do not call the number or tap a link, and clear Safari data. Steps, with sources from the FTC and Apple.
SwatBrowser vs Brave and AdGuard for stopping pop-ups on iPhoneHow SwatBrowser, Brave and AdGuard for Safari differ on iPhone: what each says it blocks, whether it is a browser or a Safari add-on, and the price. Competitor facts linked and dated.
Ages17+
CategoryUtilities
Size7.5 MB
Version1.2.1
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About
Some websites don't just show ads. They try to take over your browser: fake "you have a virus" pop-ups that lock the screen, hijack redirects that carry you to scam pages, and overlays that trap your taps. SwatBrowser is built to stop them. SwatBrowser reads how a page behaves and shuts down the hostile parts, without filter lists, accounts, or tracking. It works on every site. STOPS THE TRAPS - Fake virus and scam pop-ups that try to lock your browser - Pop-ups, popunders, and hijack redirects that carry you off-site - Clickjack overlays and fake-close gates that steal your taps - Dimming screens and interstitials that hold a page hostage SEE WHAT SITES DO - X-Ray shows what each site tried to read about you: fingerprinting, trackers, and sensor access, kept on your device and never sent anywhere - A plain-language report of exactly what was stopped, on this page and over time FREEZE MODE One tap freezes a misbehaving page and stops scripts, overlays, and motion instantly. READER Strip the clutter and read any article in a clean, adjustable view, light or dark. PRIVATE BY DESIGN - No block lists, no accounts, no ad identifiers, no tracking - Randomized fingerprint and location controls - Autocomplete from your own history and bookmarks, never network lookups - Every protection runs on your device, inside the app Tabs, favorites, downloads, and a security indicator, everything you expect from a browser, without everything you do not. SUBSCRIPTION Free for the first 24 hours, no sign-up. After that, SwatBrowser Pro unlocks the full shield. - Monthly or Yearly auto-renewing subscription - Lifetime, a one-time purchase that never renews Separately, new subscribers get a 1-month free trial on Monthly or Yearly (not Lifetime). One free trial per Apple Account across both plans; the purchase screen shows whether you qualify, and the full price after the trial, before you buy. Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://hbkllabs.com/swatbrowser/terms Privacy Policy: https://hbkllabs.com/swatbrowser/privacy Both are also linked directly from the purchase screen inside the app. Made by HBKL Labs.
What's New
Version 1.2.1Nov 13, 2026
SwatBrowser 1.2.1: the Safari content blocker is retired, and the app's own protection is now the focus. The shield keeps stopping scam pop-ups and hijack redirects on every page. SwatBrowser may ask, once in a while, for an App Store rating after it has protected you on plenty of pages. You can turn these requests off in iPhone Settings.
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