Not really a review more just a recommendation for those who might be interested.
Developed by the wonderful folks at Kagi Search! On IOS and Mac the app is designed off WebKit. And offers built in ad block and pretty strong telemetry block.
It also works with certain Chrome extensions.
I’ve been using it primarily on IOS. My only two gripes is the cookie clear on close doesn’t work and the logo really is just another butthole.
Certain sites freak out but I don’t want to lower the settings so it’s a compromise im ok with it.
If your on IOS might be worth checking out !
Haven’t tried the Linux version but I’m going to soon.
All of your criticisms have nothing to do with privacy or security. Some of them, like what you said about mullvad, is rooted in fud. Which tells me we have different priorities when it comes to browser choice.
I will agree the brave shit is annoying but hopefully Brave Origin will fix that. Their fingerprint and tracker protection is undeniable though.