Huayra is a free web browser and utility app developed by Cross Gamer that is lightweight and designed for devices with older hardware specifications. It has a user-friendly interface with a quick launch bar containing the following—new tab, new incognito tab, find in page, bookmarks, add to collection, and close all tabs and settings.

Huayra's homepage features a set of default websites: Google, CNN, Facebook, Reddit, Telegram, and X, formerly Twitter. Opening the app's settings gives you access to Javascript, Dark Mode, Zoom Support, and Developer Option functions. It has many downloads, including on the Google Play.

Easy browsing experience

Huayra simplifies its web browser and trims down the app’s size for maximum ease of usage and smooth experience. As this tool is designed for lower-end devices, you can do all your social media and browsing here, freeing additional space for more files. It works just like any other browser, only lighter. The controls are easy and the texts can be adjusted, which is ideal for kids and older people.

The app has an Incognito Tab, which creates a private tab where you can browse without the search history getting saved. This browser also offers Bookmarks, Add to Collection, and Find In Page features that can be found in similar apps, which makes adaptability that much easier. Dark mode can help you with night viewing, and you can also get access to stats and other hidden features via Developer Options through settings.

The web browser works fine most of the time, except for some occasional crashes, and your progress can’t be saved upon launching it again, so it’s best to use the bookmarks whenever you can. Customization exists in the app, but not at the same level as other browsers out there, since this offers an almost stock, barebones approach, leaving you only the essentials to keep the app size small and functional.

A surprising secret

Huayra isn’t just your typical browser. In fact, it hides a trick up its sleeve. During its recent update, it introduced a new feature: it has a watch movies and TV shows section, where you can watch B-movies, public domain shows, and other publicly accessible movies, similar to Plex. While it can’t rival mainstream options like Netflix or HBO Max, it provides a free and legal way to enjoy content.

To access it, just select the button from its own homepage, and start searching for any movie or show that you’d like, or select from its library filled with old TV shows, independent movies, foreign offerings, and other applicable content under its umbrella. No need to register to access it, and you can also search according to genre, popularity, rating, and recent additions.

A welcome alternative

Huayra ticks all the boxes when it comes to a fast and lightweight web browser for lower-end devices. It has all the primary features you need and can replace some of your apps to free up space. However, you can encounter app crashes from time to time, and your progress can’t be saved after crashing, using the bookmark will solve this problem. Nonetheless, this is a highly convenient browser app.