# Private Browser Deluxe vs UC Browser

The clearest difference is update cadence: UC Browser at fortnightly against Private Browser Deluxe's every 3 months. UC Browser also leads on chart position (#84 vs unranked). Private Browser Deluxe's advantage is review sentiment (81% vs 72%). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Private Browser Deluxe sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and UC Browser sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Private Browser Deluxe against 4.4 for UC Browser. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14K and 4.9K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of Private Browser Deluxe's written reviews are positive against 72% of UC Browser's.

Private Browser Deluxe ships an update every 3 months, UC Browser fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Private Browser Deluxe | UC Browser |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-browser-deluxe/id1008508212/reviews)** | [4.4 (4.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uc-browser/id1048518592/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 4.9K |
| Positive reviews | **81.0% of reviews** | 72.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#84** |
| Size | 167 MB | 422 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Maple Media Apps, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1289801633) | [UCWEB SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1817323327) |

## What reviewers say

### Private Browser Deluxe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-browser-deluxe/id1008508212)

Browse the internet privately with a secure VPN and ad blocker. Download and store files securely, with options to hide them in a secret vault. Customize your experience with discreet app icons and choose your preferred search engine.

**Highlights:** Secure VPN, Ad blocking, Private file vault, Custom app icons, Download manager, Passcode/Touch ID protection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Browser Deluxe+ | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Insider Offer - Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Browser Deluxe+ Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Browser Deluxe+ Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Private Browser+ Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Browser Deluxe+ | $4.99 | per month |
| Browser Deluxe+ Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Browser Deluxe+ Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Browser Deluxe+ \| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Insider Offer - Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Private Browser Deluxe+ Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Browser Deluxe+ \| Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Private Browser Deluxe+ Annual | $34.99 | per year |
| Browser Deluxe+ \| Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| Private Browser Deluxe + | $49.99 | per year |
| Browser Deluxe Plus | $49.99 | per year |
| Private Browser Deluxe Bundle | $129.99 | per year |
| Remove All Ads | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔒 Privacy and security features
- 🚀 Fast and efficient browsing
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paid features and subscriptions
- 📢 Intrusive and persistent ads
- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues

**Reported bugs**

- Bookmarks and downloads not working properly
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- Freezing and lagging on certain websites

**Requested features**

- Improved bookmark and tab management
- Customizable home page and settings
- Built-in ad-blocking or content filtering


### UC Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uc-browser/id1048518592)

**Currently charting:** #84 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

This app offers a private and secure browsing experience with a built-in VPN and incognito mode. It features professional search tools, smooth video streaming, AI translation, and an ad blocker for an optimized online experience.

**Highlights:** Built-in VPN for secure browsing, Incognito mode for privacy, Professional search tools, Smooth video streaming, AI translation, Ad blocker, Data saving technology

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| UC VPN premium | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| UC VPN premium | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| UC VPN premium | $1.99 | per month |
| uc drive premium | $2.99 | per month |
| uc drive premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| UC VPN premium | $5.99 | per month |
| UC VPN premium | $9.99 | per month |
| uc drive premium | $59.99 | per year |
| UC VPN premium | $2.99 | one-time |
| UC Drive premium | $3.99 | one-time |
| UC VPN premium | $6.99 | one-time |
| uc drive premium | $8.99 | one-time |
| uc drive premium | $9.99 | one-time |
| UC VPN premium | $12.99 | one-time |
| UC VPN premium | $17.99 | one-time |
| UC VPN premium | $39.99 | one-time |
| UC VPN premium | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast browsing experience
- 👍 Useful video player features
- 🔒 Ad blocking capabilities
- 💡 Customizable home page

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🔋 High storage usage
- 👎 Removed useful features (dark mode, custom backgrounds)
- 🙁 Lost user data after updates

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to find downloaded files and media
- Inconsistent behavior when rotating screen
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Add option to manually add frequently used websites
- Improve video playback and subtitle support
- Integrate with other apps (e.g., share downloaded files)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Private Browser Deluxe free?

Private Browser Deluxe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is UC Browser free?

UC Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Private Browser Deluxe or UC Browser?

Private Browser Deluxe is rated higher. Private Browser Deluxe averages 4.5 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while UC Browser averages 4.4 from 4.9K ratings.

### Do Private Browser Deluxe or UC Browser have ads?

Both Private Browser Deluxe and UC Browser show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Private Browser Deluxe or UC Browser?

Private Browser Deluxe ships an update every 3 months, and UC Browser fortnightly. Most recently, Private Browser Deluxe was updated on October 21, 2026 and UC Browser on October 19, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*