# Private Browser Deluxe vs Halt

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Private Browser Deluxe | Halt |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-browser-deluxe/id1008508212/reviews) | **[4.5 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/halt-adblock-browser/id1529362535/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 2.4K |
| Positive reviews | **81.0% of reviews** | 40.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 167 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Maple Media Apps, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1289801633) | [Pie Technologies Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1529362627) |

## 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 (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Browser Deluxe+ | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Browser Deluxe+ Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Private Browser+ Monthly | $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 |
| Browser Deluxe+ \| Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Browser Deluxe+ \| Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| Browser Deluxe + | $49.99 | 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


### Halt

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/halt-adblock-browser/id1529362535)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


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