SurfPad
An Arc-inspired browser designed for iPad
SurfPad launched on April 14, 2026 with 81 votes, #579 of 21,248 launches that month and more than 95% of that year's launches.
What it does
I built SurfPad because I use Arc on desktop and couldn't find anything like it on iPad. Every iPad browser felt like a stretched phone app. SurfPad has a real sidebar with tab tiers, spaces, fully customizable keyboard shortcuts, split view, a command bar, built-in ad blocker (including YouTube ad skipper), reader mode, save as PDF, and more. One-time $9.99 purchase. No subscription. No ads. No tracking.
A powerful, keyboard-first browser for iPad. Spaces, split view, command bar, and everything power users need. Inspired by Arc and Zen.
Spaces, split view, and a command bar — a desktop-class browser, built for touch and keyboard. Packed with features that help you stay organized and focused. Organize your tabs into color-coded spaces. Keep work, personal, and projects completely separate, and switch between them with a swipe. Press ⌘K to open the command bar. Search tabs, bookmarks, history, or type a URL. Everything is one shortcut away. View two pages side by side. Drag to resize the panes. Perfect for research, comparison, or referencing documentation. Your favorites grid, pinned tabs, and folders—always one swipe away. Lock it open or let it auto-hide when you need more space. Built-in content blocking with four…from surfpad.app
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