Microsoft Edge
Microsoft's mobile browser with Copilot built in, tracking prevention and sync with Edge on your computer
by Microsoft Corporation · listed Nov 7, 2026
Quick verdict
If you already live in Edge on the desktop, this is an easy install that keeps everything in step across devices. Others may find the Copilot emphasis more than they need.
Best for People who use Edge on their computer and want a synced mobile browser with an AI assistant built in
Reviewed by AppsPicks on Nov 7, 2026. How we review
Microsoft Edge review
Microsoft Edge is a full web browser for phones and tablets with Microsoft's Copilot assistant built in. It is a good fit for people who already use Edge on a Windows PC or Mac and want their favorites, passwords and open tabs to follow them. It is also worth a look if you want an AI helper that can summarize a long article or answer questions about the page in front of you.
Day to day, it behaves like any modern browser: tabs, a new tab page, private browsing through InPrivate mode, and a built-in ad blocker based on AdBlock Plus. Copilot sits close at hand for summaries, comparisons across open tabs, and quick drafts. Tracking prevention and Microsoft Defender SmartScreen run in the background to flag known risky sites. Sign in with a Microsoft account and your browsing data syncs with the desktop version.
Why we picked it: It is one of the few mobile browsers that pairs solid desktop sync with a capable built-in AI assistant and ad blocking, at no cost.
Watch out for: Copilot is pushed prominently throughout the app, and syncing ties your browsing to a Microsoft account. If you never use Edge on a computer, much of the appeal fades.
What we like
- Syncs favorites, passwords and history with Edge on desktop
- Copilot can summarize pages and answer questions about open tabs
- Built-in ad blocking and tracking prevention
- InPrivate mode for sessions that are not saved to history
- Available on both iPhone and Android
What could be better
- Copilot features are promoted heavily and can feel intrusive
- Best features depend on signing in with a Microsoft account
- Less compelling if you do not use Edge on a computer
Questions about Microsoft Edge
Is Microsoft Edge free?
Yes, the browser is free to download and use. The Google Play listing mentions in-app purchases, which likely relate to optional Microsoft services rather than core browsing.
Does it work on both iPhone and Android?
Yes, Edge is available on the App Store and Google Play, and it can sync with Edge on Windows and Mac.
Do I need a Microsoft account?
No, you can browse without signing in. An account is needed to sync favorites, passwords and history across devices.
Does it block ads and trackers?
It includes tracking prevention and an ad blocker based on AdBlock Plus, plus Microsoft Defender SmartScreen for known malicious sites.
What are the alternatives?
Chrome is the natural pick for Google users, Safari is built into Apple devices, and Firefox or Brave suit people who prioritize privacy and less AI integration.
From the developer: how Microsoft Edge describes itself
Browse with Microsoft Edge, your everyday web browser with built-in Copilot. From finding information to making sense of it, Copilot works alongside you to streamline everyday browsing, so you can turn ideas into action and get it done faster.
Copilot in Edge helps you search, browse, and explore, so you can make decisions faster with more confidence, all in one place. Summarize lengthy articles and videos, get answers about what you are browsing, and turn ideas into drafts or images – without breaking your flow. Whether you need a quick answer or deeper help, Copilot in Edge adapts to support how you work, right when you need it.
Stay safer with built-in security tools like tracking prevention, AdBlock Plus and Microsoft Defender Smartscreen. When you want extra privacy, switch to InPrivate mode to keep your browsing history protected.
Do more with less effort. With Microsoft Edge, everyday browsing is faster, more intuitive, and focused.
Explore the web effortlessly with Copilot built-in • The Copilot-inspired new tab page brings together Copilot with browsing. Now your queries will get routed to search, chat or web automatically – all in one place. • Copilot understands context across your open tabs, helping you compare information, summarize, brainstorm and connect ideas across pages, so you can move faster and make decisions with confidence without switching tabs. • Get help from what’s on your screen. With Vision, Copilot can scan, analyze, and brainstorm with you on the content you’re browsing. • Quickly summarize the content of the webpage, PDF or video you are viewing • Get the right level of help for the moment—quick answers when you’re moving fast, deeper insights when you need it.
Make the most of your time online • Microsoft Edge is a fast, reliable web browser designed to help you stay focused and get things done. • Listen to articles and pages with Read Aloud while multitasking, using natural sounding voices in your preferred language. • Group tabs by topic with one click to keep browsing organized and clutter free. • Customize your experience with extensions for shopping, blocking distractions, and more. • View webpages your way with page translation as you browse. • Earn Microsoft Rewards points faster by browsing in Microsoft Edge.
Stay safer online • Tracking Prevention helps protect your personal data. • InPrivate mode keeps your activity private. • Password monitoring alerts you if saved credentials are found on the dark web. • AdBlock Plus blocks unwanted ads and distractions. • Microsoft Defender SmartScreen helps protect you from phishing and malware.
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Text from the app store listing, quoted for reference. Our own take is above.
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