How to Set Google Chrome as Default Browser in iOS 14?

Most of us have wished to set Google Chrome as the default browser in iOS 14 while using the operating system.

It’s not that Apple’s Safari browser, which comes default and pre-installed on iOS, is a bad browser.

The reason why most of us prefer Google Chrome is because most of us are quite reliant on various Google services.

And there is no other web browser that integrates well with Google services than Chrome.

Well, many chromium-based browsers have come up in recent times, but none of them have mobile versions for iOS.

So, for now, the only option for a mobile browser with well-integrated Google services, is Chrome itself.

There are lots of web browsers you can choose for iOS from the Apple Play Store.

Google Chrome is definitely one of the best mobile iOS browsers there is.

However, one issue with using Google Chrome on iOS is that the operating system didn’t offer a way to set it as your default browser.

This meant that if you use Google Chrome or any other third-party web browser on your iPhone or iPad, you won’t be able to set them as your default browser.

With iOS 14, you can easily change the default web browser.

For the unaware, iOS 14 is the latest operating system version from Apple for their iPhones, iPads, and iPod Touch devices.

Among the many awesome features incorporated into iOS 14, the ability to change the default browser is one.

Safari Browser vs Google Chrome on iOS: Why Change?

Apple’s Safari web browser is a part of iOS since the very beginning.

Even though there are several browser options that you can choose from Apple’s App Store, Safari and Chrome has been the popular ones for iOS users.

But, now given the option to set Google Chrome as iOS’s default browser instead of Safari, why should you make the shift?

The first difference that shows up when comparing Chrome with Safari, is the developers behind it.

As Apple develops Safari, it is better optimized for iOS.

Also, it will give you better integration with other Apple products and services.

For instance, passwords saved in Safari are synced with your iCloud keychain.

Thus, you can use the same passwords easily on other iOS applications and services without having to type in the password each time.

Chrome, on the other hand, does not have any such password manager service. However, you get the option to save passwords in Chrome.

The passwords remembered by Chrome are synced with your Google account.

Talking about the Google account, the key reason for Chrome’s popularity is its integration with your Google account.

You can easily access and save progresses on Google services once you login to Chrome using your Google account.

Thus, for anyone relying on Google services (which is actually a lot of people), Chrome seems to be the best choice.

For people with an Apple ecosystem of devices in hand, using the Safari browser makes more sense to feel connected throughout all the devices.

Now, another key point to note is the hardware usage by both the browsers.

Chrome is notoriously known for its heavy resource consumption.

As mentioned above, Apple’s Safari has the edge over Chrome when it comes to optimization, as the former will definitely consume fewer system resources.

Security and privacy are two important concerns when it comes to using a web browser.

Both Google and Apple are pioneers when it comes to internet security and privacy features.

So you will not have to worry about your privacy or online security while using either of them.

Both Safari and Chrome warns users when they are trying to access malicious websites.

Also, both verify downloads to ensure that they contain no malicious content.

How to Set Google Chrome as Default Browser in iOS 14?

Below is a detailed step-by-step guide on how to set Google Chrome as default browser in iOS 14.

1. First of all, verify that your device runs the latest iOS 14 version. Older iOS versions don’t let you change the default browser.
2. Also, you need to update the Google Chrome browser on your device to its latest version.
3. Once Step 1 and Step 2 are completed, launch the “Settings” app on your device.
4. Scroll down until you find the Google Chrome app listing and then tap on it.
5. In the new screen that appears, click on the option that says “Default Browser App”.
6. Now, select Chrome as your default browser.

And that is all. You have now set Google Chrome as your default browser in iOS 14.

What Are the Other Best iOS Browsers in 2020?

Chrome isn’t the only browser option for iOS.

There are many other great web browsers that you can use on iOS.

Also, instead of Chrome or Safari, you can set any browser as the default iOS browser by following the same steps as mentioned above.

Below is our pick for the top browsers for iOS that are also great Safari alternatives on iOS.

1. Firefox:
   Just like Safari and Chrome, Firefox also has great data sync features and cross-platform support.
   Mozilla, the developers of Firefox, is also well-known for its data privacy features.
   Not just data privacy, but Firefox also has several other user-friendly features such as support for anti-tracking, dark/night mode, data saver mode, etc.
2. Ghostery
   If you’re in search of a privacy-oriented browser, then Ghostery is the right pick for you.
   Ghostery is fast, ad-free, tracker-free, and also provides additional features aimed at providing better anonymity on the internet.
3. DuckDuckGo
   Another really popular web browser for users concerned about their online privacy is DuckDuckGo.
   Apart from offering privacy-protecting features like blocking trackers, HTTPS encryption, etc. the browser also grades each web page you visit on the basis of how much data it tries to access through the browser.
   Thus, with DuckDuckGo, you can get a very in-depth analysis of the websites and web pages you visit on a daily basis.

Conclusion

With the ability to set third-party browsers as default browser in iOS 14, Apple is trying to make their mobile operating system more friendlier to the end-user.

Out of all the web browsers available for iOS, what is your favorite choice?

Or do you still stick with the Safari browser?

Do share your thoughts as comments below.