Reynard: A real Firefox web browser for iOS 13 or later
Reynard is a new experimental web browser for iOS that utilizes the Gecko engine instead of Apple's mandatory WebKit. It is designed to help users on older iOS versions access modern websites and provides an alternative for users seeking Firefox-like features.
Why it matters
It challenges Apple's strict control over browser engines on iOS, offering a potential workaround for users with legacy hardware.
Reynard is a Gecko-based web browser for iOS 13+.
Unlike other browsers on iOS that are forced to use Apple's WebKit engine (including Safari and all third-party browsers), Reynard uses Gecko . This is the same engine that powers the Firefox browser on desktop and Android devices.
This project is mainly for users on older iOS versions who are stuck with an outdated version of WebKit. Because WebKit is bundled with the OS, these devices cannot receive engine updates and often fail to load modern websites. By using Gecko, which is kept up to date independently, Reynard allows these sites to work again. Users on newer iOS versions can also use the browser if they want an alternative to WebKit, including Firefox add-ons and other Gecko-exclusive features.
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