# Private Browser Deluxe vs Cookie Web Browser Private

The clearest difference is rating: Private Browser Deluxe at 4.5 against Cookie Web Browser Private's 3.5. Private Browser Deluxe also leads on review sentiment (81% vs 43%) and ratings volume (14K vs 2). Cookie Web Browser Private's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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 Cookie Web Browser Private sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Private Browser Deluxe holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Private Browser Deluxe has 14K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Private Browser Deluxe's written reviews are positive against 43% of Cookie Web Browser Private's.

Private Browser Deluxe ships an update every 3 months, Cookie Web Browser Private every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Private Browser Deluxe | Cookie Web Browser Private |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-browser-deluxe/id1008508212/reviews)** | [3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cookie-web-browser-private/id6447298717/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **81.0% of reviews** | 42.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 167 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Maple Media Apps, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1289801633) | [Vicente Garcia Cortes](https://appshunter.io/developer/1680881981) |

## 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


### Cookie Web Browser Private

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cookie-web-browser-private/id6447298717)

Browse the internet privately and securely. This app blocks cookies, trackers, and ads, allowing you to search anonymously. Enjoy a safer web experience without your data being collected or shared.

**Highlights:** Private search, Anti-tracker protection, Cookie blocker, Ad blocker, Incognito browsing, Secure connection enforcer, Automatic consent remover

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sponsor | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Private Browser Deluxe free?

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

### Is Cookie Web Browser Private free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Private Browser Deluxe or Cookie Web Browser Private?

Private Browser Deluxe is rated higher. Private Browser Deluxe averages 4.5 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Cookie Web Browser Private averages 3.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do Private Browser Deluxe or Cookie Web Browser Private have ads?

Private Browser Deluxe shows ads; Cookie Web Browser Private does not.

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

Private Browser Deluxe ships an update every 3 months, and Cookie Web Browser Private every 5 days. Most recently, Private Browser Deluxe was updated on October 16, 2026 and Cookie Web Browser Private on October 11, 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.*