Private Browser vs Safe
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Calculator disguise
- Passcode protection
- Secure browsing
- History and bookmark protection
- Automatic privacy lock
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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.
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.
- PIN and biometric access
- Secure internal storage for downloads
- Password protection for downloads
- Automatic tab and history cleanup
- Private browsing
- Bookmark management
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Safe sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Private Browser asks for nothing beyond the download.
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.
Private Browser ships an update every 3 weeks, Safe fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Private Browser | Safe |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (1K ratings) — better | 4.0 (557 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 77.0% of reviews — better | 57.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1K — better | 557 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 94 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | SUGURU OKUYAMA | Sergey Irgeshov |
Customer experience
Private Browser
Safe
User reviews
Private Browser
From 1K App Store ratingsWhat 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 ratingsWhat 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
Private Browser
No in-app purchases
Safe
- Premium version$6.99
Questions
Is Private Browser free?
Is Safe free?
Which has better reviews, Private Browser or Safe?
Do Private Browser or Safe have ads?
Which is updated more often, Private Browser or Safe?
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