Reynard browser brings Gecko engine to iOS 13+ users

Introduction to Reynard

Reynard is a new web browser for iOS 13 and later that utilizes the Gecko engine, which powers the Firefox browser on other platforms. This is a significant development as iOS imposes limitations on third-party browsers, requiring them to use Apple's WebKit engine.

Focus on Outdated iOS Users

This browser primarily addresses users on older iOS versions who cannot upgrade their WebKit engine as Apple bundles it with the operating system. This has caused some modern websites to malfunction or not load correctly, but Reynard aims to resolve these issues by providing an alternative browsing solution.

Availability and Experimental Status

The latest builds of Reynard are available on the Releases page, but users are informed that the project is in an early experimental stage, so bugs and incomplete features should be expected. Recommendations for sideloading methods like TrollStore and alternatives such as AltStore or SideStore are provided.

Instructions for Use and Sideloading

To get the best experience with Reynard, users are advised to sideload the browser using specific methods and to enable certain options during installation. Detailed instructions for building the project using tools like Xcode, Python 3, and Rust are also given, although no support is available for issues during the building process.