Comparison

Atom Browser vs Private Browser

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

Head to head
About

Atom Browser

This utility app offers a streamlined browsing experience with built-in ad blocking and a dedicated night mode for comfortable reading. It allows access to desktop versions of websites and supports private browsing, enhancing user privacy and convenience.

Highlights
  • No push notifications, news, or ads
  • Built-in Adblock Plus
  • Night mode for reading
  • Desktop website access
  • Baidu ad-free search
  • Privacy mode browsing
Features
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The web, on your terms. Follow an idea. Choose where to search. Stay with what interests you. Atom combines ad filtering, its own behavior detection, flexible search, video controls, AI summaries and extensions to give you more control over everyday browsing. BLOCK ADS AND UNWANTED BEHAVIOR Established ad-filter lists work alongside Atom's behavior-based detection to help reduce ad pop-ups, dynamically inserted ad resources and suspicious redirects. Choose Conservative, Balanced or Strict detection and adjust individual controls. SEARCH YOUR WAY Type or use voice input, switch search providers or add a custom search engine. Keep destinations close with favorite sites, editable shortcuts and recent visits. CONTROL WEB VIDEO Choose 0.5x–16x speed options on supported videos. Use a floating player, Picture in Picture or full screen. Loop playback, skip, capture a frame, mirror the image, lock controls or set a sleep timer. UNDERSTAND AND CUSTOMIZE Generate page summaries, categories and keywords in multiple languages through a supported third-party AI account. Import compatible Web Extensions or create and import UserScripts. Optional extensions add Markdown reading and other page tools. EVERYDAY TOOLS Page translation, full-page screenshots, find in page, auto-refresh, QR tools and source viewing. Manage downloads, organize local files, extract ZIP archives and use bookmarks, Reading List and private tabs. Optional iCloud sync covers bookmarks and selected settings. AVAILABILITY Web Extensions and AI page tools require iOS/iPadOS 18.4 or later. Extension and script compatibility depends on the APIs used. AI summaries require signing into DeepSeek, Doubao or Kimi; starting a task sends required page text to the selected provider. Provider availability, limits and results vary. Some extension interfaces currently use Chinese. Markdown and additional page tools require separate extension import. Filtering and video features vary by website and media. Private tabs do not provide anonymity. Download only content you have permission to save; DRM-protected content and some streams are unsupported. FILTER PLANS Mini includes EasyList China starter rules, focused on Chinese-language sites. Atom Pro is an additional purchase and adds EasyList, EasyPrivacy, anti-circumvention and annoyance filters. Maintained Pro rules are delivered with app updates. Subscriptions and purchases Monthly Pro and Annual Pro renew automatically. Lifetime Pro is a one-time purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple Account on confirmation. Subscriptions renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. The purchase screen displays the applicable local App Store price. Manage or cancel in Settings > Apple Account > Subscriptions. Use Restore Purchases on the Atom Pro screen to restore eligible purchases. Mini remains available when a subscription expires. No Atom account is required. Terms of Use: https://www.seawealthy.com/atom/protocal/v1/member.html Privacy Policy: https://www.seawealthy.com/atom/protocal/v1/privacy_url

About

Private Browser

Features
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Private Browser is the fast, private way to browse the web — with a powerful ad blocker built in. NO ADS, NO POPUPS, NO TRACKERS • Blocks banner ads, popups and popunders automatically • Skips pre-roll video ads so content plays instantly • Stops redirect “hijack” clicks that hijack your taps • Blocks trackers and third-party cookies that follow you TRULY PRIVATE • Private browsing — no history, no cookies, nothing saved • Lock the app and your private tabs with Face ID / Touch ID • HTTPS-only mode for secure connections • Unlimited private tabs BUILT FOR SPEED • Pages load faster with ads and trackers stripped out • Clean, simple design that stays out of your way • Desktop mode, reader mode and a smart search bar Private Browser Pro unlocks the full ad-blocking shield and every Pro feature. Try it free, then subscribe — cancel anytime. Browse freely. Browse privately. ———————————— Subscription Information • Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. • Subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • You can manage or cancel subscriptions in your App Store account settings. PRIVACY We do not collect, store, or share your personal browsing data. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Support: developer.nasar416@gmail.com

Screenshots

Atom Browser4 screens
Private Browser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Private Browser at Free against Atom Browser's $1.99. Atom Browser's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 9 days). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Private Browser is free to download; Atom Browser costs $1.99 up front. Private Browser sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Atom Browser asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Atom Browser ships an update every 4 days, Private Browser every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Atom Browser versus Private Browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAtom BrowserPrivate Browser
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating2.3 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size131 MB60 MB
Age rating17+17+
Developerli jiachengMD. NASAR UDDIN REDOY

In-app purchases

None

Atom Browser

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Private Browser

Subscriptions3
  • Private Browser Pro - Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Private Browser Pro - Weekly$9.997 Days
  • Private Browser Pro - Yearly3 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime Offer$29.99
  • One-time Purchase$149.99

Questions

Is Atom Browser free?
Atom Browser costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Private Browser free?
Private Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Atom Browser or Private Browser have ads?
Neither Atom Browser nor Private Browser shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Atom Browser or Private Browser?
Atom Browser ships an update every 4 days, and Private Browser every 9 days. Most recently, Atom Browser was updated on October 22, 2026 and Private Browser on October 17, 2026.

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