Brave is aggressively pushing the privacy browser in the marketing campaigns. The iOS developers introduced privacy features in Safari, while the Brave browser has taken a head start long back. I will show you how to set Brave as the default Browser on iPhone and iPad. The iOS version doesn’t matter in this case, and the older iOS devices can follow the tutorial.

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Can you change the default browser on the iPhone and iPad?

Apple has optimized the built-in apps over the years. There is no doubt that the iOS software incorporates Safari and gives you an immersive experience. We have learned that a company of that size takes a long time to make a drastic shift. They are taking years to implement one feature in the built-in apps.

We know the limitations of the iPhone, and the company doesn’t allow the users to change the default apps. You can’t have an alternative phone app, but you can get a different treatment in the Android environment. Of course, they don’t want the direct competitor to take over the market, so iOS software allows the users to change the default browser in the iPhone and iPad.

How to Set Brave as Default Browser on iPhone and iPad?

Fortunately, Apple allows users to change the default browser in the iOS software. You can follow the instructions to change the Safari browser, and the guide is applicable for older software versions. iOS and iPadOS user-interface are similar, and I won’t cover the iPad tutorial separately. You can rely on the iPhone tutorial and follow the instructions on iPadOS to change the default browser.

  1. Open the “Settings” app from Home Screen.

  2. Choose the “Brave” browser from the settings.

  3. Tap the “Default Browser App” option to view more.

  4. Choose Brave from the options.

  5. Brave is the default browser on the iOS device.

The user interface is not different on iPadOS, and you can change the default browser on the iPhone and iPad.

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Why is my iPhone using Brave instead of Safari?

Of course, there is nothing wrong with trying something new, and Brave is part of the experience. iPhone or iPad users should have the option to revert the changes in the device. I’m asking the readers to bookmark the tutorial, so you can always come back to learn how to reinstate the default browser. I will show how you can put the Safari back in its original place.

  1. Choose the “Safari” browser from the settings.

  2. Choose Safari from the options.

  3. Safari is the default browser on the iOS device.

Restart your iPhone or iPad, and it will start a new session.

Bottom Line

Brave is slightly superior in the privacy department. There is no doubt that Safari is a privacy-focused browser, and it’s a refined browser in the iOS environment. I have shown you how to remove Safari and set Brave as the default browser in the iOS software. Let us know what you think about the Brave browser in the comment section below.