Microsoft Bing
Microsoft Bing: A free mobile search and news-feed app, rather than a documented standalone browser. Ranked #28 of 31 in Mobile Browser Software by our editors (6.6/10); pricing: Free plan; best for mobile users wanting search and a news feed.
At a glance
- Editor score6.6 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forMobile users wanting search and a news feed
- Free planYes
- Paid fromFree
- Facts checked24 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Free web search on iOS and Android
- Personalize the news and interest feed
- Signed-in feed content is available across devices
Where it doesn't
- Not documented as a standalone mobile browser
- No extension support
- Not positioned for browser-specific tab or ad-blocking needs
Our verdict on Microsoft Bing
Microsoft Bing brings web search and a personalized news and interest feed to iOS and Android. Users can choose topics and interests for the feed, and signing in with a Microsoft account makes personalized feed content available across devices. That makes Bing a fit for mobile users who want search and a tailored discovery feed in one app, rather than a general-purpose browser choice.
Its core appeal is the combination of free search and feed personalization. The cross-device feature applies to personalized feed content when users are signed in with a Microsoft account. This is useful for people who want their selected interests available on more than one device, but it is specifically described as feed access, not broader browser data synchronization. The app is available on both major mobile platforms named in its product details.
The main distinction for buyers is scope: Bing is described as a search and discovery service, while Microsoft lists Microsoft Edge separately as its mobile browser. Browser features such as extension support, ad blocking, and tab organization should not be assumed here; extension support is identified as none. Choose Bing if search and a personalized news feed are the priority. If the need is a standalone mobile browser or browser-specific controls, a dedicated browser such as Edge is the more relevant Microsoft product to consider.
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Microsoft Bing pricing
Microsoft Bing fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Free |
| Supported platforms | iOS, Android |
| Cross-device sync | Yes |
| Extension support | None |
| Ad blocking | Not verified |
| Browser engine | Not verified |
| Tab management | Not verified |
| Deployment | Mobile |
| Platforms | iOS, Android |
| Pricing | Free plan |
| Website | bingapp.microsoft.com |
| Facts checked | 24 Sep 2026 |
Alternatives to Microsoft Bing
- Google ChromeA broad, free browser choice for mainstream browsing and Google syncing.9.4
- Microsoft EdgeA free, feature-rich Chromium browser with strong sync and extension support.9.3
- SafariA privacy-focused free browser for people invested in Apple's device ecosystem.9.2
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