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Beam Browser
iPad browser with vertical tabs, spaces, and command search
47 followers
iPad browser with vertical tabs, spaces, and command search
47 followers
Beam is a powerful, desktop-class browser built specifically for iPad. It brings sidebar-first browsing, spaces, pinned tabs and favourites, a fast command bar, full keyboard shortcuts, and fluid tab management that finally feels right on iPadOS. With built-in ad blocking, multiple search engines, and deep customisation, Beam is designed for power users who use their iPad as a real computer.
Beam Browser
Update: Beam is now live! https://apps.apple.com/us/app/beam-browser/id6756218494
Hey Product Hunt!
I'm Henrik, and I built Beam because I was frustrated with browsing on iPad.
The problem: Every iPad browser treats it like an oversized iPhone. They're fine for casual browsing, but fall apart when you're actually trying to work - research projects, deep work sessions, managing dozens of tabs across different contexts.
What Beam does differently:
Arc/Zen-style sidebar navigation with pinned tabs that have home URLs, folders for organising projects, and a persistent layout that doesn't reset every time you close the app.
Command bar (⌘T) for instant access to everything - open URLs, search history, switch tabs, trigger actions.
Keyboard-first design with comprehensive shortcuts. Because if you have a Magic Keyboard attached, you shouldn't have to reach for the screen constantly
Built-in ad blocking with multiple levels, so the web feels calmer by default.
Why I built it this way:
I'm a 16-year-old A-level student who spends a lot of time doing research and writing on iPad. I wanted Arc/Zen Browser's organisation model, but Arc Search on iPad is mobile-focused and limited. So I built what I needed.
This is indie software - no subscriptions, no data collection, just $4.99 one-time purchase.
What's next:
iPhone and Mac versions coming sometime this year. Early iPad adopters will likely get free upgrades when those launch.
I've had 250+ beta testers using this for months, and the feedback has been incredible. Happy to answer any questions!
My main struggle with iPadOS Safari is that it breaks complex web apps. I run Dashform (an AI form builder), and the builder interface relies heavily on drag-and-drop and complex scripts. Small question how 'desktop' is the rendering engine? Does Beam force the true desktop version of SaaS dashboards, or will I still get those annoying mobile-optimized views?
Beam Browser
@openaigpt5 Hi there! Thanks for checking it out - yes, Beam automatically requests the desktop version of websites, and I will soon be adding the ability to change the user agent (so you could appear as using chrome on desktop which should force fully desktop websites).
Bookmarkify
super cool! Will check it out tonight on my iPad. Congrats!
Beam Browser
@mirano_designs Thank you Ivan!!
Beam Browser
Beam is now live on the App Store 🎉
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/beam-browser/id6756218494