# Firefox Focus: Privacy browser — user reviews > 1,451 indexed App Store user reviews of Firefox Focus by Mozilla, rated 4.70/5 from 82,068 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firefox-focus-privacy-browser/id1055677337/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firefox-focus-privacy-browser/id1055677337.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 67,599 · 4★ 7,868 · 3★ 2,373 · 2★ 1,124 · 1★ 3,104 ## What do users think of Firefox Focus? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 🚀 Fast and efficient - 🔒 Excellent privacy and security features - 👍 Clean, minimalist design - 👍 Convenient single-tab browsing - 👍 Seamless Safari integration **Cons** - 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs - 🔍 Limited functionality compared to full Firefox - 🔍 No support for tabs or bookmarks - 🔍 Inability to set as default browser **Commonly reported bugs** - Back button not working properly - Compatibility issues with certain websites - Inconsistent behavior when opening links from other apps **Most requested features** - Add support for multiple tabs - Implement bookmark and password management - Introduce a dark mode option - Allow setting Firefox Focus as the default browser ## Newest reviews (16 of 1,451) ### 2/5 — Saving sites-difficult *2026-08-31, version 151.3.1* Privacy appears to be working well. I am having trouble saving/bookmarking sites I go to often. Also, I have not found a way to delete saved sites no longer used. ### 3/5 — Awesome platform *2026-08-26, version 151.3.1* But could use a lot of updates almost going back in time using this. And you need more open on Firefox page, 3 doesn’t cut it! But other that I love Firefox and will always use it 7-2-1977 having trouble with opening my rewards on American spirit app. When I try to open my rewards or coupons it’s saying it opens better on portrait mode or not able to open on desktop or cannot open on phone or tablet??? I’m not tech savvy so please help me with what to do. I already wikid’ it but no bueno?! My steam is blowing hard!!!🧖‍♀️😤♨️ Aug 2026 I just found out they have a partnership with Google. But still pride yourself and advertise privacy exclusive search engines!? I’m sorry but I feel that anything with Google is private or secure. 🔐🕵🏻‍♀️🥸 ### 4/5 — safari extension? *2026-08-22, version 151.3.1* i love this app so much. i am encountering a problem turning on the safari extension. when i go in my phone's settings for safari there's no checkbox for firefox focus. otherwise love this app 100% 6 stars ### 2/5 — “Open and erase” *2026-08-20, version 151.3.1* I am getting worn out from opening my phone only to discover that Firefox is once again telling me to open my phone and erase Firefox content. This started happening about six months ago and hasn’t stopped. If I cannot get this to stop, I will have no alternative but to cease using it, trash it, and find something else. ### 4/5 — 書き直しました。Safariの拡張機能で使用、メルカリにログイン出来ません。I rewrote it. I can't log in to Mercari because I use it with *2026-08-19* こんにちは。 余りブラウザ用途では使っていません。 iPhoneアプリ、Safariの拡張機能の目的で使っています。 ブロック出来る内容が増えたり、使う者が、設定を細かく変更出来る様になれば面白いかも知れません。 以上です。 暑い中ありがとうございます。 ------------------------------ 追記します。 iPhone12 iOS 26.6.1 FireFox Focus 151.3.1 (72936) Safariの拡張機能設定を有効にした場合、大手企業メルカリのホームページ jp.mercari.com からログイン出来ません。 引用 インターネットの接続状況を確認して再度お試しください 此方のメッセージ吹き出しが現れ、電話番号、SNSでログイン、何方もログイン出来ませんでした。 ブラウザーは、 Safari、FireFox Focusです。 別のブラウザー(Opera)でしたら、メッセージ吹き出しは現れず、ログインも出来ました。 ご連絡する方が違うかもしれないですが、ご報告させて頂きます。 ---------------------------- Hello. I don't really use it as a general-purpose web browser. I use it primarily for iPhone app functionality and Safari extensions. It would be interesting if the range of blockable content expanded or if users could customize the settings in greater detail. That is all. Thank you for your work during this hot weather. ------------------------------ Adding a follow-up note: iPhone 12, iOS 26.6.1 Firefox Focus 151.3.1 (72936) When the Safari extension setting is enabled, I am unable to log in to the website of the major company Mercari (jp.mercari.com). Quote: "Please check your internet connection and try again." This message bubble appears, and I am unable to log in using either a phone number or social media accounts. The browsers used were: Safari and Firefox Focus. When using a different browser (Opera), the message bubble did not appear, and I was able to log in successfully. I may be contacting the wrong party, but I wanted to report this issue. ---------------------------- ### 5/5 — Trusted *2026-08-18, version 151.3.1* Love this but times are moving on and now I need an AI blocker built in beacuase let’s face it AI is useless ### 5/5 — Simple privacy, easy to use! *2026-08-18, version 151.3.1* Easy incognito with protection. Really simple to use ### 3/5 — No Extension & Suggestions *2026-08-16, version 151.3.1* *****EDIT 8-16-26***** It’s “interesting” that the developer has ceased responding to reviews since the infamous “June Update” that screwed everything up. My “Alexa” device tells me they only respond via some forum now (I HATE forums… I get too much spam on my accounts in the mail app & rarely see LEGIT email notifications so I pretty much gave up checking email except to clear out the spam folder about once every 1-2 months) yet HOW ARE PEOPLE WRITING REVIEWS SUPPOSED TO MAGICALLY KNOW THIS?!?! 🤷🏻‍♂️ - Btw, I haven’t updated my app since I first downloaded it sometime last year (2025) because I ALWAYS CHECK THE RECENT REVIEWS BEFORE UPDATING ANYTHING‼️ - You can see my original review from Jan 2026 below… 👇🏼 & please DO read my #4 comment in it since they’re now doing EXACTLY what I praised them for not having done prior to June. ************* _ _ _ _ _ _ ***ORIGINAL JAN 2026 REVIEW*** 👉 1) The app shows that there’s a Safari extension included in the app, but when I go to my Safari settings in my iPhone settings I see zero extensions whatsoever for anything. 👉 2) Even when I try to share or copy a link, it doesn’t always share the correct link… especially if it’s from the same website and I’ve navigated to a different part of the website and I’m trying to copy or share that link. It always tends to share/copy the original page link I opened or the previous page’s link. I can’t figure out how exactly it is determining what link it is copying/sharing but it is not doing so with the link for the page that I am actually on. 👉 3) I would like to be able to close the app without losing the content that I was looking at. Sometimes I have to close it to do something else or because somebody has come over and it’s impossible to find where I was or what I was reading. 👉👉 4) I appreciate that you don’t update your app all the time like most apps do. If it ain’t broken, don’t fix it is my motto. but there are a few tweaks that need to be made without actually changing anything to do with the way the app otherwise currently works. ### 4/5 — FAST!! *2026-08-16, version 151.3.1* More results and fast! ### 5/5 — Excellent *2026-08-15, version 151.3.1* 🫡 ### 4/5 — Recently lost the ability to back key out of need.google.com stories reliably *2026-08-13, version 151.3.1* What happened to the ability to use the back key when reading news on news.google.com? Sadly, it looks as if Google, advertisers, and shady news sites have gained an upper hand. This is relatively recent, approximately early August 2026. Read a story. Or several. Eventually you’ll come across one that’s made it impossible to back out of. Please fix. And please make it easier to provide direct feedback. No I’m not creating a Firefox account to provide feedback. ### 2/5 — Dark Mode Icon? *2026-08-12, version 151.3.1* My biggest complaint is that from such a big developer you’d think they’d have official dark mode support for their icon. I want it on my homescreen to use as my main browser, but it sticks out like a sore thumb next to everything else. ### 5/5 — 1 Tab Max *2026-08-12, version 151.3.1* It’s a great app in terms of privacy. I expect no less from Mozilla. But for some odd reason, the iOS version of this app does not allow you to open another tab, you’re stuck with one only. This is extremely annoying! Another problem is that you can only have 4 bookmarks. This app is very limiting. ### 5/5 — Good at making you watch private *2026-08-12, version 151.3.1* You don’t don’t even have to worry about it. ### 5/5 — Fastest and safest browser I’ve tried *2026-08-12, version 151.3.1* Safest in terms of anonymity and combating my internet addiction and fastest in blocking additional content. ### 5/5 — 非常不错的浏览器 *2026-08-10* 体量小，小到仅保留核心功能但不影响体验，无广告，隐私保护到位，还能一键清除浏览历史。这是我用过最好用的、体验最舒适的浏览器之一 ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — DO NOT ALLOW ADS THAT WONT CLOSE *2026-08-30, version 155.0* This needs to get fixed or I just switch browsers ### 1/5 — So much for privacy *2026-08-29, version 151.3.1* Google tabs on iPhone in Firefox Focus app. Kiss your privacy goodbye… ### 1/5 — Liars! This App Does Not Block Ads! *2026-08-28, version 151.3.1* Firefox browser says it will block ads but youtube ads are not blocked. Brave browser doesn’t lie and truly blocks all youtube ads and is still the best browser for privacy. Period. ### 1/5 — Avoid at any cost. *2026-08-22, version 151.3.1* Firefox Focus and its Safari extension are disappointing for users who already use a reputable privacy and security solution with system-wide ad, tracker, and malware blocking. (Read, for example, a good VPN). Focus mainly adds another overlapping layer of content blocking while still lacking the feature I actually want: a proper HTTPS-Only mode that automatically upgrades HTTP connections to HTTPS or blocks insecure HTTP. Its protection is limited to supported browser content and cannot guarantee that all ads and trackers are removed. For users without any other protection, Focus may offer some useful tracker blocking. But for people who already have comprehensive device-wide security and privacy filtering, it feels largely redundant and not worth the extra app, configuration, and potential website breakage. Mozilla should provide meaningful HTTPS enforcement and functionality that complements existing security tools instead of duplicating them. Until then, I cannot recommend Firefox Focus or its Safari extension, and I’ll be warning others about these limitations. ### 1/5 — Doesn’t block popups or redirects *2026-08-10, version 151.3.1* Doesn’t block popups or redirects ### 1/5 — No Tabs *2026-08-09, version 151.3.1* It’s 2026 & still you can only have 1 page open at a time. Not good enough. ### 1/5 — pass *2026-08-06, version 151.3.1* should b an excellent firefox product. no indicator if private browsing is on, or user settings.no delete key, just presumptions. ### 1/5 — Doesn’t allow Picture in Picture on YouTube *2026-08-05, version 151.3.1* It closes the little window with the video playing. ### 1/5 — Mid at best. *2026-08-03, version 151.3.1* Can’t open multiple pages, can’t bookmark, can’t print or save or do ANYTHING besides search and view page. ### 1/5 — Adblocking *2026-08-01, version 151.3.1* Adblocking doesn't work on YouTube, so it's never really on as it states ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Want “Bookmarking”? Then do-this… • A Thank you! 🕺👍 *2026-08-28, version 151.3.1* Thanks Firefox, for ‘Firefox Focus’ being here with me! I love it, need it, want it to stay. Thanks to you All. Happy joyful wishes, everyone there, and to all of us here! Many Cheers! ※\(^O^)/※ ~ ‘Dr.’ Steve #EZ411 . . . . . . . . . . . . Want “Bookmarking”? Then do-this… - Find the webpage you want in the app. - Then ‘’tap’ the web address-bar shown at screen top and then, when you SEE “Add Shortcut” — ‘tap’ that. - So, whenever you open the app or if you ‘tap’ into the address-bar, the page view will be cleared and you’ll ‘see’ your visual-bookmarks. Wishing you happy thoughts! Happy planting of those seeds-of-thought… ~ ‘Dr.’ Steve #EZ411 ### 5/5 — Nearly Perfect Performance *2026-08-25, version 151.3.1* Aside from 1 or 2 Quirks, Firefox Focus Runs Smoothly. i Do Note a Bug with Sharing YouTube Links. Unless you go Directly To the Video you wish to share, Much Of the Time, it will Simply Share the YouTube home page instead. While i experienced 1 or 2 similar instances on other sites, it was Mainly YouTube where that Was most Noticeable. [August 2026 Update] I REALLY, REALLY Wish They Would Put The “Trash Button” Back Where It WAS. They Swapped The Location Of The “Reload Page” Button & “Trash Button” Or AT LEAST Give Us The Option To Customize The In-App Interface. ### 5/5 — Needs bookmarking *2026-08-23, version 151.3.1* Love it, needs local bookmarks ### 5/5 — Love this browser *2026-08-22, version 151.3.1* Simple and effective ### 5/5 — Maybe 5 star *2026-08-21, version 151.3.1* I’m not educated on search engines but it seems safe to me ### 5/5 — Best browser for privacy *2026-08-21, version 151.3.1* This is the browser I always use. I’am not against showing advertisements but the way capture more information about you etc ### 5/5 — Idéal une vision de l'informatique sans favoris *2026-08-20* Vos signets sont exploités comme vos listes de contacts. Votre workflow ce disperse entre applications au logiques opposées. Pour quoi ne pas s'isoler d'un web pollué pour n'en garder que le surf assisté par IA. Et placés vos liens de références dans vos notes ou gestionnaires de connaissances. L'idée ou une app ne laisse au web qu'un ping après la page tournée et la philosophie. Pour cela Focus est Roi. ### 5/5 — Opt out of billionaires *2026-08-20, version 151.3.1* Great browser to opt out of billionaires selling your personal data so they can buy more and bigger boats and arm ornaments ### 5/5 — Quick view *2026-08-20, version 151.3.1* It's a really safe browser that gives you one safe tab to browse and doesn't let any ad or tracker or abusing cookie bother you Better experience than private or incognito mode ### 5/5 — Great browser *2026-08-20, version 151.3.1* One thing to note: you can’t have more than one tab at a time :( --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-02.*