# Private Browser vs Private Browser

The clearest difference is rating: Private Browser at 4.5 against Private Browser's 3.7. Private Browser also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 10). Private Browser's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and device support (4 vs 2). On price and review sentiment there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Private Browser sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Private Browser asks for nothing beyond the download.

Private Browser holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Private Browser has 1.1K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 76% and 76% positive.

Private Browser ships an update every 4 weeks, Private Browser every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Private Browser | Private Browser |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-browser-priver/id1029847541/reviews)** | [3.7 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-browser-web-browser/id1661034319/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 75.8% of reviews | **76.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Subscription |
| Size | 20 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **13** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [SUGURU OKUYAMA](https://appshunter.io/developer/851617037) | [Unicorn VPN LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1513310581) |

## What reviewers say

### Private Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-browser-priver/id1029847541)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when entering PIN
- Freezing and performance issues

**Requested features**

- Ability to remove ads
- Bookmark folders
- Restore bookmarks after updates


### Private Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-browser-web-browser/id1661034319)

Browse the web privately and securely with a built-in VPN. Enjoy ad-free browsing, protect your IP address, and encrypt your internet traffic. Offers advanced privacy tools and a distraction-free experience.

**Highlights:** Built-in VPN, Private browsing, Ad blocker, Encrypts web traffic, Hides IP address, No-logs policy

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly + Free Trial | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $29.99 | per month |
| Monthly Browser Subscription | $37.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $149.99 | per year |
| Yearly: Private Browser | $299.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Private Browser free?

Private Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Private Browser free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Private Browser or Private Browser?

Private Browser is rated higher. Private Browser averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Private Browser averages 3.7 from 10 ratings.

### Do Private Browser or Private Browser have ads?

Private Browser shows ads; Private Browser does not.

### Which is updated more often, Private Browser or Private Browser?

Private Browser ships an update every 4 weeks, and Private Browser every 3 months. Most recently, Private Browser was updated on October 14, 2026 and Private Browser on September 29, 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.*