Swift-built iOS browser: no tracking, no cookies, no servers, ad-free
🎯 What is Ghost Browser? A complete iOS web browser built entirely in Swift + SwiftUI + WebKit, focused on absolute privacy and advanced download capabilities you won't find in mainstream browsers. Written as a single-file architecture — easy to maintain, easy to extend, easy to rebrand. 💎 Why This Project Stands Out 1. Privacy as a core principle, not a marketing slogan: • No external server connections • No cookies, no cache, no analytics • Static User-Agent, Canvas noise, WebGL spoofing, fingerprint resistance • HTTPS-only with invalid certificate detection 2. Professional-grade HLS download engine: Very few iOS browsers can parse and download full HLS streams. This one does: • AES-128 decryption support (CBC + IV) • DRM detection (Widevine / FairPlay / PlayReady) • Quality selection from master playlist • MP4 export (passthrough, no re-encoding) • 4 parallel downloads with automatic retry 3. uBlock-style YouTube ad blocking: • Prunes adPlacements from JSON responses • Blocks /pagead/, /getmidrollinfo requests • Auto-skips ads • CSS injection to hide elements 4. Locally encrypted account with banking-grade standards: • PBKDF2 with 150,000 iterations + SHA256 • Keychain storage • Constant-time comparison • Auto-lock after 5 failed attempts 🛠️ Technical Features Feature Details Tabs Grid view, auto-save, session restore Search DuckDuckGo, Google, Brave, Bing, Startpage Protection Ad block + phishing + tracking Downloads HLS, MP4, direct files with page cookies Languages Arabic + English (instant switch) Design Dark mode, glass morphism, aurora gradients Devices iPhone + iPad (responsive Sidebar / Bottom bar) Privacy tools Burn session + Panic mode 📦 What the Buyer Gets • Full source code (single Swift file, 6.400lines) • Rights to rebrand and republish • Architecture documentation and technical breakdown • 30 days of post-purchase support 🎯 Who This Is For Ideal for: • A developer wanting a ready-made iOS browser base • A company seeking a white-label privacy browser • An investor looking for a privacy-market product • A cybersecurity firm needing a testing browser Not ideal for: • Someone wanting a plug-and-play App Store release (needs finishing touches) • Someone unfamiliar with Swift or iOS development 📊 Current Project Status • ✅ Code compiles and runs • ✅ All core features complete • ⚠️ Needs: final icons, onboarding screens, broad device testing • ⚠️ Not yet published on the App Store Completion: 85% — ready for a developer to customize and ship. 💰 How It Beats the Competition Ghost Browser HLS download ✅ YouTube ad block ✅ Advanced ✅ Limited Encrypted local account ✅ Burn Session ✅ Source code for sale ✅ 🚀 Growth Opportunities • Cross-device Sync • AI summarization assistant • macOS port • Pro subscription to unlock downloads • Android version in Kotlin 📩 Contact @moncefJS https://wa.me/212777315969?s=p
Project details
Next step: <p>SEVERAL REALISTIC GROWTH PATHS:</p><p><br></p><p>1. APP STORE LAUNCH — Add onboarding, screenshots, and a privacy policy. Publish free with a Pro upgrade ($4.99 or subscription) unlocking HLS downloads, unlimited tabs, and cloud sync.</p><p><br></p><p>2. CROSS-PLATFORM SYNC — Add CloudKit or a minimal backend to sync bookmarks, tabs, and history across iOS + iPadOS. Later expand to macOS using Mac Catalyst or SwiftUI.</p><p><br></p><p>3. ANDROID VERSION — Port the UI to Kotlin + Jetpack Compose. The WebKit-specific parts (ad block rules, scriptlets) map cleanly to Android's WebView + Chromium Extensions API.</p><p><br></p><p>4. AI INTEGRATION — Add on-device summarization using Apple Intelligence (iOS 18+) or MLX Swift for offline page summarization, translation, and reading assistance. This is a natural extension of the privacy-first positioning.</p><p><br></p><p>5. BROWSER EXTENSION MARKETPLACE — Export the ad-block rules and scriptlets as a Safari Content Blocker extension. This is a smaller, faster-to-ship product that can generate revenue while the main app matures.</p><p><br></p><p>6. B2B WHITE-LABEL — License the codebase to VPN providers, security firms, or privacy SaaS companies who need a branded mobile browser. Typical license: $2,000 – $8,000 per client, one-time fee.</p><p><br></p><p>7. SUBSCRIPTION MODEL — $1.99/month for Pro: HLS downloads, unlimited tabs, priority block lists, and cross-device sync. Conservative estimate: 500 paying users = $12K/year revenue.</p><p><br></p><p>The code architecture supports all of these without major refactoring — it was written as a foundation, not a finished product.</p>
For sale
Asking price: $3,400 USD
What's included
All related design work, Source code
Full iOS source code (6,300 lines in one file), the design system (DS — colors, gradients, typography), all JavaScript injection scripts (ad block, anti-fingerprint, video detector), the Swift UI components, and the icon design. Not included: App Store account, developer certificate, hosting, or any user data (none exists — the app has never been published).
Reason for selling
I built this project as a technical exercise to explore iOS privacy tooling — specifically HLS download engines, WebKit content blocking, and anti-fingerprinting. The architecture is complete and the code compiles clean. I'm selling because I don't have the bandwidth to market it, handle App Store submission, or provide customer support. The right buyer is someone who wants a working iOS browser codebase to rebrand and publish — either as a standalone product or as a B2B white-label license for privacy-focused companies. No technical debt. No external dependencies. Handoff is a single Swift file.
Project metrics
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