Lantern - Floating Web Search
Luigi Mazzeo
About this app
- Category Reference
- Age 10
- Updated Sep 17, 2025
- OS IOS
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A floating web search tool that lets you look up information without leaving your current app. Lantern opens a lightweight on‑screen browser you can drag, resize, and keep above any screen, perfect for quick lookup and multitasking. Ideal for reference, studying, and productivity, it delivers fast results and streamlined actions.
Core features
- Floating browser overlay for instant web search anywhere
- Quick reference results with copy, share, and open-in-browser actions
- Customizable search engines, gestures, and appearance for a focused reading experience
Designed for users who need fast answers without app switching, Lantern is a smart utility for quick lookup, web search overlay, and efficient multitasking.
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How to use:
1. Install and open the app, then grant the draw over other apps permission to enable the floating window.
2. Choose your default search engine and set preferred quick actions in Settings.
3. Tap the floating bubble from any screen to open the mini browser and enter your query or paste text.
4. Drag to move the bubble, pinch or pull edges to resize the window, and swipe to minimize when not needed.
5. Copy or share results, or tap Open in browser for a full page view; manage themes, gestures, and shortcuts in Preferences.