Comparison

Private Browser Deluxe vs Halt

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Private Browser Deluxe

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
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EXPERIENCE INTERNET PRIVACY Browse your favorite websites without trackers, cookies, or ads; download and store files privately. Keep your search, history & downloads private with an app passcode or Touch ID, or quickly delete by tapping “Destroy.” Personalize your Home Screen with a variety of discreet app icon colors & design choices. ENJOY DELUXE BROWSER FEATURES Unlike some incognito browsers, Private Browser Deluxe has all the functions of a premium web browser, including: - Virtual Private Network (VPN) - Ad blocking - Custom app icons - Choose from a variety of several search engines - Ability to set Private Browser Deluxe as your default web browser - List of potential downloads on each web page - Desktop site requesting - Browsing history can be kept forever, never, or until you exit the app - Bookmarks & Favorites can be easily added & deleted DOWNLOAD QUICKLY & SECURELY Keep your downloads private with powerful background downloading over WiFi or cellular. Manage, pause & resume downloads easily with the download manager. MANAGE FILES EASILY Conveniently edit folders and file structure, file naming & storage locations. Protect your file vault with a passcode or Touch ID. Share via AirDrop or to any app you select on your device. KEEP PRIVATE FILES HIDDEN Exclusive ‘Secret Vault’ feature allows you to stash private files & downloads in a hidden folder, accessible only by you. VIRTUAL PRIVATE NETWORK VPN protects your privacy & data while using any app on your device, allowing you to safely browse the internet without worrying about third-party surveillance. Thanks for using Private Browser Deluxe! Have questions or feedback? Email us at contact@maplemedia.io for fast & friendly support. Website: https://maplemedia.io/ This app offers in-app purchases, including an automatically renewing subscription service. Subscription terms are outlined in the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, linked below: Terms of Service: https://maplemedia.io/terms-of-service-vpn/#vpn Privacy Policy: https://maplemedia.io/privacy/

About

Halt

This browser offers a fast, secure, and ad-free web browsing experience. It blocks third-party ads, pop-ups, and malicious websites, while also saving battery life and data. Enjoy seamless browsing with built-in features and customization options.

Highlights
  • Built-in 3rd party ad blocker
  • Lightning fast browsing speed
  • Save battery life and data
  • Malicious site protection
  • SSL Everywhere
  • Incognito browsing
  • Customizable features
Features
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Halt is a FAST, SECURE, AD BLOCKER browser that can block ads on websites. It's also 100% FREE. That's right, NO annoying in-app purchases! So, are you looking for an adblocker browser that actually works? Forget those complicated ad block "extensions" that don't work well and make you pay for the full features - Halt does it all for you easily, automatically, and for FREE! Halt is a fully integrated, all-in-one adblock browser that blocks 3rd-party ads and loads websites insanely fast, all while protecting you from malicious websites and popups. It's also designed to be super simple and easy - anyone can use it! Optimized perfectly for iOS, Halt even saves on your battery life and data! Join thousands of users and upgrade to Halt today for FREE! Because web browsing and ad blocking on iOS has never been so easy! Tip: To play a video in the background, play it in picture-in-picture mode then swipe it off-screen (for iOS 14 and above only). It will also play while your screen is off! 
 ►►► FEATURES • 100% Free - Those other popular adblock apps trick you by having annoying in-app purchases to work properly. Halt is 100% FREE! No in-app purchases to worry about here. • No Extension Needed - Forget those adblock "extensions". They're complicated to set up and just don't work so well. Halt is a fully integrated, all-in-one adblock browser. Just download the app and start browsing with ad blocker free! Easy-peasy! • Built-in 3rd party Ad Blocker - Halt has a comprehensive built-in adblocker to prevent 3rd party ads and pop-ups from interrupting your browsing experience. Video ads are also blocked and picture-in-picture (for iOS 14 and above only) is often allowed, which makes your video viewing experience so much better. • Lightning Fast Browsing - Supercharge your browsing speed. Halt is designed to start up quickly and load web pages super-fast, especially with ads being blocked. • Save Battery Life & Data - Halt cuts down on data usage and improves your battery life by loading web pages more efficiently. • Built-In Malicious Site Protection - No need to worry about whether that link you just tapped is a fraudulent website. • SSL Everywhere - Browse with peace of mind knowing that Halt defaults to secure connections on all websites. • Fast Tabs - Jump between multiple tabs with speed and ease using the tab bar, just like on your desktop browser. • Incognito Browsing - Browse in incognito mode for when you don't want your history, tabs, or private data to be saved in the app. Halt makes clearing data much easier than other apps that say that they're a private browser with adblock. • Built-in search engine – Type keywords in the link tab and go to see web results from the built-in search engine. • Great customization – Turn any of the features on or off. Add bookmarks, favorites, request desktop sites, see history, share links, and more! Halt can adjust to your web browsing habits. Now it’s time to upgrade your web browsing experience with a simple and blazing fast web browser. ► Download Halt: AdBlock Browser for FREE! ----- ◆ About Pie Technologies Inc. Our mission is to deliver simple, streamlined, fast web browsing experiences to users around the world. We're funded by Y Combinator Startup School and supported by Atlanta Tech Village. We were founded in 2020 as a Delaware US corporation and our headquarters is based in Atlanta, Georgia. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact us! We would love to hear from you. Till then, enjoy our fast web browsing and superior ad blocker for apps free for iPhone and iPad! Made with (heart) in Atlanta. © 2022 Pie Technologies Inc.

Screenshots

Private Browser Deluxe4 screens
Halt4 screens

Verdict

The call

Private Browser Deluxe and Halt both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 81% of Private Browser Deluxe's written reviews are positive against 40% of Halt's. Private Browser Deluxe also leads on ratings volume (14K vs 2.4K). Halt's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Private Browser Deluxe sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Halt asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Private Browser Deluxe against 4.5 for Halt. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Private Browser Deluxe has 14K ratings behind it against 2.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of Private Browser Deluxe's written reviews are positive against 40% of Halt's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Private Browser Deluxe ships an update every 3 months, Halt weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Private Browser Deluxe versus Halt: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrivate Browser DeluxeHalt
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (14K ratings)4.5 (2.4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews81.0% of reviews — better40.2% of reviews
Number of ratings14K — better2.4K
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size167 MB79 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperMaple Media Apps, LLCPie Technologies Inc.

Customer experience

Private Browser Deluxe

All ratings13,742 ratings
Positive87.0%
Neutral6.1%
Negative6.9%
Written reviews480 reviews
Positive81.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative14.0%

Halt

All ratings1,795 ratings
Positive89.3%
Neutral3.5%
Negative7.2%
Written reviews117 reviews
Positive40.2%
Neutral6.0%
Negative53.8%

User reviews

Private Browser Deluxe

From 14K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Halt

From 2.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and efficient
  • 🔒 Effective ad blocker
  • 👍 Smooth browsing experience
  • 💡 Useful features like PiP and background audio

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent ad blocking, especially on YouTube
  • 🐛 Crashes and bugs
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 👎 Doesn't work as advertised

Bugs and requests

Private Browser Deluxe

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

Halt

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes on startup
  • Stuck on tutorial screens
  • Doesn't block all ads and popups
  • Incompatible with some websites and services

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add dark mode option
  • Improve YouTube ad blocking
  • Allow customization of default favorites
  • Implement better proxy and VPN support

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Private Browser Deluxe

Subscriptions9
  • Browser Deluxe+$0.997 Days
  • Browser Deluxe+ Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Private Browser+ Monthly$4.991 Month
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  • Browser Deluxe+ Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Browser Deluxe+ Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Browser Deluxe+ | Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Browser Deluxe+ | Annual3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Browser Deluxe+ | Annual3 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Browser Deluxe +1 Month trial$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Remove All Ads$34.99
None

Halt

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Private Browser Deluxe free?
Private Browser Deluxe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Halt free?
Halt is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Private Browser Deluxe or Halt?
Halt is rated higher. Private Browser Deluxe averages 4.5 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Halt averages 4.5 from 2.4K ratings.
Do Private Browser Deluxe or Halt have ads?
Private Browser Deluxe shows ads; Halt does not.
Which is updated more often, Private Browser Deluxe or Halt?
Private Browser Deluxe ships an update every 3 months, and Halt weekly. Most recently, Private Browser Deluxe was updated on November 10, 2026 and Halt on November 7, 2026.

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