Apple Safari
Safari is Apple's default browser on iPhone, iPad and Mac, built around battery efficiency, Intelligent Tracking Prevention and iCloud sync.
- Brand
- Apple
- Category
- Web Browsers
- Released
- 2003
- Price
- Not published
- VersusAnything Score
- 75/100
Key features
- Best battery life on Mac
- Intelligent Tracking Prevention
- iCloud Keychain and Private Relay
Best for Apple users who want the most efficient browser on their devices.
Safari specifications
| Rendering engine | WebKit |
|---|---|
| Developer | Apple |
| Open source | Partly (WebKit is open source) |
| Built-in ad/tracker blocking | Yes, Intelligent Tracking Prevention |
| Built-in VPN | iCloud Private Relay (with iCloud+) |
| Extension support | App Store Safari extensions |
| Cross-device sync | Yes, via iCloud |
| Platforms | macOS, iOS, iPadOS, visionOS |
| Global market share (approx.) | 17% |
Score breakdown
- Overall (100%)
Scored against every browser in our database using the web browsers weighting.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Best battery life on Mac
- Intelligent Tracking Prevention
- iCloud Keychain and Private Relay
- Strong overall score (75/100 within web browsers)
Cons
- No weak scoring group in its category
Compare Safari against
Alternatives to Safari
- Google Chrome 100/100
- Mozilla Firefox 25/100
- Microsoft Edge 50/100
- Brave Browser 0/100
Sources
- Safari: Apple official (manufacturer)
Specifications last verified: 2026-10-01. Prices are launch or official list prices in US dollars unless stated. See our sources and data policy.