Comparison

Private Browser vs Safe

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

Head to head
About

Private Browser

This private browser offers a secure way to browse the internet, automatically protecting your history and bookmarks. It disguises itself as a calculator on your home screen, only revealing its browsing capabilities when a passcode is entered. Your data remains private and inaccessible to other apps.

Highlights
  • Calculator disguise
  • Passcode protection
  • Secure browsing
  • History and bookmark protection
  • Automatic privacy lock
Features
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Priver is a private browser that automatically locks and protects your browsing history and bookmarks. • On the home screen, it appears with a calculator-style icon and name, and can be used as a regular calculator at launch. • When you enter your passcode, the app switches to browser mode, allowing secure and private internet browsing with its built-in browser. Your history and bookmarks are stored only within the app and are never accessible to other apps or devices. • When the screen is turned off or you return to the home screen, browser mode automatically closes and reverts to calculator mode, keeping your privacy safe even after use. • No account registration or personal information is required — you can start using it right away. Note: On first launch, a tutorial explains how to set and enter your passcode. If you use multiple iOS devices, please complete the tutorial on each device.

About

Safe

Browse the internet privately with a secure browser that protects your data. Features include PIN/biometric access, secure downloads, and automatic history cleanup. Keep your online activity completely private and under your control.

Highlights
  • PIN and biometric access
  • Secure internal storage for downloads
  • Password protection for downloads
  • Automatic tab and history cleanup
  • Private browsing
  • Bookmark management
Features
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Safe: Secret Browser is a secure and user-friendly tool designed to prioritize your privacy. We don’t collect your data, and all your activity stays solely under your control. Key Features: Data Protection: Set up a PIN code or use biometrics for quick access. Your data remains safe and secure. Bookmarks and History: Save important pages and easily revisit them. Manage your browsing history with complete peace of mind. Built-in Downloads: Download files directly to a secure internal storage that can be additionally protected with a password. Automatic Cleanup: All tabs and browsing history are automatically cleared when the app is minimized, keeping your data private. Safe: Secret Browser is your perfect companion for private and secure internet browsing. Experience freedom and confidence, knowing your data is always protected.

Screenshots

Private Browser4 screens
Safe3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Private Browser at 4.6 against Safe's 4.0. Private Browser also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (77% vs 58%). Safe's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Safe sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Private Browser asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Private Browser holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1K and 557 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Private Browser's written reviews are positive against 58% of Safe's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Private Browser ships an update every 3 weeks, Safe fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Private Browser versus Safe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrivate BrowserSafe
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1K ratings) — better4.0 (557 ratings)
Positive reviews77.0% of reviews — better57.8% of reviews
Number of ratings1K — better557
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB94 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperSUGURU OKUYAMASergey Irgeshov

Customer experience

Private Browser

All ratings1,047 ratings
Positive89.1%
Neutral3.8%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews61 reviews
Positive77.0%
Neutral6.6%
Negative16.4%

Safe

All ratings557 ratings
Positive75.6%
Neutral6.8%
Negative17.6%
Written reviews180 reviews
Positive57.8%
Neutral7.8%
Negative34.4%

User reviews

Private Browser

From 1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Helpful for private browsing
  • 🔒 Protects privacy
  • 🚀 Works great
  • 💡 Useful disguise feature

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Ads/pop-ups interrupting browsing
  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches
  • 🐛 No reception/connectivity issues

Safe

From 557 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Pretty good
  • 🚀 No ads
  • 🔒 Provides privacy
  • 👍 Useful calculator
  • 👍 Fantastic calculator

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Tells me there are viruses when there are not
  • 🐛 Doesn't let me go back to the calculator
  • 🐛 Gives wrong calculation results
  • 🐛 Keeps asking for password
  • 🐛 Doesn't work after updates

Bugs and requests

Private Browser

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Crashes when entering PIN
  • Freezing and performance issues

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to remove ads
  • Bookmark folders
  • Restore bookmarks after updates

Safe

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Password starting with 0 doesn't work
  • Doesn't let me log in
  • Keeps asking to agree to privacy policy
  • Doesn't work on iOS 13
  • Glitches and freezes

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add landscape mode
  • Add ability to change password
  • Add ability to hide the browser and go back to calculator
  • Add ability to play games

In-app purchases

None

Private Browser

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Safe

One-time1
  • Premium version$6.99

Questions

Is Private Browser free?
Private Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Safe free?
Safe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Private Browser or Safe?
Private Browser is rated higher. Private Browser averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Safe averages 4.0 from 557 ratings.
Do Private Browser or Safe have ads?
Both Private Browser and Safe show ads.
Which is updated more often, Private Browser or Safe?
Private Browser ships an update every 3 weeks, and Safe fortnightly. Most recently, Private Browser was updated on September 11, 2026 and Safe on September 12, 2026.

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