Puffin Web Browser

Name: Puffin Web Browser
Rating: 1.4074969 (874687 reviews)
Author: CloudMosa Inc

By: CloudMosa Inc App

It's wicked fast!

Overview

Google Play Store

Downloads

106,111,875 ▲ 16.07K

Data as of 2026-07-31

Rating:

1.41 ▼ 0.02

(874,687)

Version:

10.5.1.70541

Last updated: 2025-10-13

Communication (Gross)

Features & Capabilities

Puffin Web Browser is a cloud‑powered mobile browser designed for speed, data savings, and secure browsing. With Puffin’s cloud servers rendering pages, websites load quickly and complex JavaScript runs smoothly. The app includes end‑to‑end encryption to protect traffic on public Wi‑Fi, a built‑in ad blocker, Adobe Flash support via the cloud, mobile and desktop modes, virtual trackpad and gamepad controls, theater mode, and download‑to‑cloud capabilities (up to 1GB per file). Puffin’s compression can save up to ~80% of bandwidth during regular browsing, helping reduce data usage.

Puffin is subscription‑based with flexible options: daily ($0.05/day), weekly ($0.25/week) prepaid plans, and a monthly postpaid plan ($1/month) that includes a 7‑day free trial on Android. Note restrictions: Puffin’s servers are located in the US and Singapore, which may cause geolocation limits, and the app is blocked in some regions and institutions. For details and support, visit https://support.puffin.com/.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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Downloads:

Rating:

Version:

10.5.1.70541 Last updated: 2025-10-13

Version code:

70541200

Creation date:

2012-01-01

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.CAMERA Very high risk
android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO Very high risk
android.permission.REQUEST_INSTALL_PACKAGES High risk
android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE Low risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE Low risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC Low risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK Low risk
android.permission.INTERNET Low risk

Size:

62.16MB

Email:

pu*****@cloudmosa.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-07-31

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 1,388 ▼ 1

Other rankings

#122 in Communication (Gross) ▲ #3 in adobe flash keyword 42 #12 in web keyword 77

Other platforms

Puffin Browser Pro (v5.3.0)

2.90

(1,432)

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Contact the developer

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Developed by:

CloudMosa Inc

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cloudmosa.puffinFree

Email:

pu*****@cloudmosa.com

Website:

https://www.puffin.com/

User Reviews

User feedback on Puffin Browser for Android centers on a core tension: many users dislike the switch to a paid subscription and feel the value is not worth it, given frequent crashes, lag, and connection issues, especially when using flash-based features or logging into sites. A number of reviews criticize aggressive paywall prompts and ads that appear before searches. Some users praise Puffin for flash support and for being safer or higher quality than rivals, and note a free trial helps evaluate the paid service. Customer support reception is a frequent complaint.

Pros

Flash support enables playing legacy web games and Flash content.
Free trial for new users to evaluate paid features.
Some users view Puffin as safer/more private than rivals.
Among Flash-capable browsers, Puffin is considered a strong option by some users.

Cons

Requires a paid subscription to use, widely criticized as poor value.
Frequent crashes, lag, and connectivity issues (including login/server problems).
Ads and paywalls interrupt core functionality and search experience.
Dissatisfied with customer support style (canned responses) and perceived disrespect or piracy accusations.
Privacy/piracy controversy surrounding how feedback is handled.

Recent reviews

Bad app

Mi*****, 2026-07-23

Yeah no. If anyone is reading this, use quite literally any other web browser. I would be more willing to forgive and forget if the company didn't accuse people of pirating their app. They are in the red and are trying to squeeze as much as they can out of your wallet before they go bankrupt. Don't waste your time and especially your money on this. There are many FREE alternatives.