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Android Apps > Productivity > Hermit — Lite Apps Browser
Hermit — Lite Apps Browser icon

Hermit — Lite Apps Browser

by Chimbori · Productivity · Free
On Google Play since April 2015 · Data updated 2026-10-15
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Hermit — Lite Apps Browser is made and published by Chimbori. AppBrain is an independent app data site and isn't affiliated with Chimbori. The app name, icon, screenshots and description belong to Chimbori and are shown as published on Google Play.

AppBrain's verdict

EstablishedPopularLoved by users
Total installs
2.5 million
Rating on Google Play
4.62
22,118 ratings
Last updated
October 15, 2025

Hermit — Lite Apps Browser is popular, with 2.5 million installs. Users love it: 4.6 stars from 22,118 ratings.

Summary

Hermit — Lite Apps Browser by Chimbori redefines privacy-focused browsing with lightweight per-app sandboxes and deep customization. Each Lite App runs in its own permanent window with separate settings, themes, icons, and blockers, while user scripts empower power users.

Pros & Cons

  • Privacy-first design with on-device content blocker and no ads
  • Per-Lite App windows with separate settings for each app
  • Sandboxed containers for multiple accounts and profiles
  • Extensive customization: icons, themes, and user agents
  • Lightweight footprint suitable for low-storage devices
  • geared toward power users; casual users may face a steeper learning curve
  • Paid premium model for the no-ads/privacy proposition; some features require purchase
  • Does not emphasize video-focused or social features typical of some competitors

Installs

Tracked by AppBrain
Last 30 days
18 thousand
Per day
590
30-day average
Play install range
1+ million
Launched
April 2015

Installs over time

Hermit — Lite Apps Browser has been installed 2.5 million times. Over the past 30 days, it averaged 590 installs per day.

Rankings

Google Play top charts

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Releases

Updates seen on Google Play
Launched
April 2015
  • Oct 15, 2025UpdateVersion 29.4.2
  • Oct 4, 2025UpdateVersion 29.4.0
  • Sep 25, 2025UpdateVersion 29.3.14
  • Sep 9, 2025UpdateVersion 29.3.11
  • Sep 7, 2025UpdateVersion 29.3.10
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User feedback

Ratings and reviews on Google Play

Google Play Rating history and histogram

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Comments on Hermit — Lite Apps Browser for Android

★★★★★ Chris Arnold · Jul 10, 2026
Why fill your phone with bloated apps you hardly ever use when you can have one that replaces many? All those apps that are just fronts for websites can be added here. Additionally, you can add desktop versions of your Router app, your NAS app, TREND Building Management Systems, websites that don't have apps. If it's got a URL, you can probably add it. It is, after all, a browser that bookmarks pages in a way that behave like apps. I've got hundreds, and they take up virtually no space.
★★★★★ Guy Knights · Jun 12, 2026
Perfect for self-hosting web apps that don't have a mobile version. The RSS support is also really helpful as a workaround for replicating push notification functionality.
★★★★★ Benjamin Feinblum · Sep 20, 2026
Excellent shortcut to full screen experience. I made my own app, which I wanted to use in full screen rather than burn space with navigation and browser windows. Hermit made it very easy to drop a link to my app, save it as a shortcut on my home screen, and make it full screen. I use it all day, and am I considering other apps that I didn't make myself, that can have a much cleaner interface. My own app has many different functional areas. I am currently setting up each with a shortcut.
★☆☆☆☆ Jono Pattison · Jul 11, 2026
There is no more settings button under quick settings
★☆☆☆☆ Liquid RevoMage · Sep 24, 2026
First liked it then found out it is not working new window feature doesn't work. can't copy and paste on some websites had form I was writing get reset and shut down so I lost content and then i delted the app because that was a setback.
★★☆☆☆ Alexandru · Sep 1, 2026
Weird that it forces me to press twice on a shortcut icon to open an app. Edit: yeah I don't buy the developer reply, sorry. Native Alpha works perfectly and so does Web apps. After trying all three, downgrading my rating. Edit: I keep getting back to this app now and then whenever I change phones, and I keep being blown away about how slow it is and clunky compared to even normal browsers.
★☆☆☆☆ Jack Sparrow · Sep 16, 2026
Google won't let me sign in gmail. Saying this browser is not secured lmao

Technology

Found in the app by AppBrain
Ads
No ads
Price
Free
Libraries
40
App size
N/A
Needs Android
9.0+
Content rating
Everyone

Technologies used by Hermit — Lite Apps Browser

40 libraries
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Trust & Safety: Hermit emphasizes privacy: no ads, no personal data collection, and no behavior tracking.

About the app and developer

About Hermit — Lite Apps Browser

Hermit — Lite Apps Browser is a productivity app developed by Chimbori.

How many times has Hermit — Lite Apps Browser been installed?

Hermit — Lite Apps Browser has been installed 2.5 million times. In the last 30 days, the app was installed 18 thousand times.

What is the rating of Hermit — Lite Apps Browser?

Hermit — Lite Apps Browser is rated 4.62 out of 5 stars, based on 22 thousand ratings.

Is Hermit — Lite Apps Browser free?

Hermit — Lite Apps Browser is free. The last update was on October 15, 2025.

What are the requirements for Hermit — Lite Apps Browser?

Hermit — Lite Apps Browser requires Android 9.0+ or higher. The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play since April 2015.

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Store listing

By Chimbori, from Google Play

“Advanced Web Browser for Power Users, optimized for Lite Apps & Privacy”

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BETTER THAN NATIVE APPS

• Lite Apps take up almost no space, best for low storage devices
• They don’t run in the background, which saves battery
• User Scripts: Run your own custom extension scripts!
• Content Blocker: Block ads, malware, misinformation, & targeted propaganda. Built-in & customizable: You can pick what to block.

BETTER THAN TRADITIONAL BROWSERS

COMPARE HERMIT WITH TRADITIONAL BROWSERS
https://hermit.chimbori.com/features/compare

• Each Lite App opens in its own permanent window, not a new browser tab each time
• Links clicked in other apps can be opened directly in Hermit Lite Apps
• Settings, permissions, themes & icons are saved separately for each Lite App
• Share links from other Android apps to your Lite Apps

SANDBOXES: MULTIPLE PROFILES / CONTAINERS

Hermit is the only Android browser with Sandboxes: Isolated Containers with Multiple Profiles.

• Sandboxes keep your Web browsing isolated in separate containers
• Use multiple accounts, all active at the same time, in the same browser
• Keep work accounts and personal accounts separate
• Ideal for privacy-invasive social sites
• Use permanent Incognito Mode for sites that offer free content to new users

ADVANCED BROWSER FOR POWER USERS

It takes a bit of learning & understanding to use Hermit effectively — We’re here to help!

GETTING STARTED GUIDE
https://hermit.chimbori.com/help/getting-started

HELP ARTICLES & FAQ
https://hermit.chimbori.com/help

PRIVACY + NO ADS = PAID PREMIUM

Thanks for supporting the active development of a privacy-friendly app designed for power users like you!

• To continue investing in new features for many years, we charge money for our apps.
• Unlike other browser makers, we are not in the business of selling ads or your personal information.
• No advertisements, no personal data collection, no behavior tracking, no shady SDKs in any of our apps.
• Most features can be used for free!

ADVANCED BROWSER FEATURES

• USER SCRIPTS: Run your own custom extension scripts!
• READER MODE: Article extraction is done on-device to protect your privacy
• DARK MODE: Great for late night reading!
• FAST & PRIVATE: Browse fast by blocking advertisements and other harmful content that slows down your phone.
• MULTI WINDOW: Use two Lite Apps at once on supported devices
• DOUBLE BACK: Ever got stuck because the back button takes you to the same page? Try Hermit’s Double Back feature!
• BACKUP YOUR LITE APPS: Custom backup solution when moving between devices
• CUSTOM USER AGENT: Mobile, Desktop, or any other custom user agent
• ATOM/RSS FEED NOTIFICATIONS: Get immediately notified when a web site publishes new content.
• WEB MONITORS: Feeds not supported? Hermit can monitor any specific part of any web page & notify you when it changes.

UNLIMITED CUSTOMIZATION

No other browser lets you customize so many settings!

• CUSTOM ICONS: Pick any icon for your Lite Apps, or create a custom monogram!
• CUSTOM THEMES: Create your own themes for any site
• TEXT ZOOM CONTROLS: Change and save text zoom settings individually for each Lite App
• DESKTOP MODE: Load desktop sites instead of mobile sites
• FULL SCREEN MODE: Focus on your content, no distractions
• CUSTOMIZABLE CONTENT BLOCKER can block ads, malware, & misinformation. You pick what to block.

NEED HELP? SEEING AN ISSUE? CONTACT US FIRST.

We are here to help you! But we cannot help you through reviews, because they don’t include enough technical details.

Contact us through the app, and we’ll make sure you are happy!
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