# IBM MaaS360 Browser

> MaaS360 Browser provides a simple, secure way for users to access web content.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.fiberlink.maas360.android.securebrowser](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.fiberlink.maas360.android.securebrowser)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.fiberlink.maas360.android.securebrowser`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** IBM MaaS360
- **Category:** BUSINESS
- **Downloads:** 595,078
- **Rating:** 2.82 / 5 (991 ratings)
- **Version:** 9.35
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-02
- **First published:** 2013-01-25
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 15 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-15
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fiberlink.maas360.android.securebrowser)
- **Website:** [https://www.ibm.com/security/mobile/maas360](https://www.ibm.com/security/mobile/maas360)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7065666](https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7065666)

## Description

IBM MaaS360 Browser delivers a straightforward and secure browsing experience for users accessing web content on Android devices. Designed for enterprise environments, it enables IT administrators to provide seamless access to internal intranet resources and selectively allow websites or categories. The extension enhances security by restricting certain browser functionalities to safeguard corporate data and notifies administrators when devices attempt to reach blocked content. Note that using this browser requires an IBM MaaS360 account, and support is available through your organization's help desk.

## Rankings

- #91,150 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FLASHLIGHT`
- `android.permission.GET_TASKS`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_INSTALL_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.fiberlink.maas360.android.control.internal.component`
- `com.fiberlink.maas360.android.control.sdk`
- `com.fiberlink.maas360.android.securebrowser.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Reviews are mixed: some praise the app (Good/Excellent) and see potential within MaaS360, but a clear pattern of issues dominates—crashes, slow performance, startup failures, and enterprise-imposed restrictions. Browser access problems and restricted usage further frustrate users. Improvements in stability, speed, and reducing corporate controls would be needed to improve adoption in enterprise environments.

### Pros

- Overall positive sentiment with multiple reviews labeling it as Good or Excellent.
- Some reviewers see potential in the app's look, features and its place within the MaaS360 enterprise ecosystem.
- A few users offer constructive feature ideas (remote shortcuts, app lock, themes) that could improve usability.

### Cons

- Crashes and instability across updates with multiple reports of the app crashing.
- Very slow performance and long load/installation times.
- Forced installation by an employer and other enterprise usage restrictions hindering normal use.
- Initialization/startup failures where the app fails to initialize or start on devices.
- Browser-related issues and access restrictions (cache not clearing on handoff to third-party apps; secure browser limitations; IBM site access problems).

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.fiberlink.maas360.android.securebrowser)