Browsecurely vs Plainly
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Browsecurely
Browse the web securely from any application. This tool prevents apps from tracking your activity and blocks unwanted content using your existing Safari extensions. It also allows seamless login to websites you're already signed into via Safari.
- Secure web page viewing
- Prevents app tracking
- Blocks content with Safari extensions
- Streamlined website logins
- Action Extension functionality
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Browsecurely is an Action Extension that allows you to view a web page securely. With Browsecurely, you can: • Prevent the application from tracking your browsing habits. • Block content using any Safari Content Blockers you have enabled. • Remove the need to log into a site if you’re already logged into it in Safari.
Plainly
Experience web browsing without distractions. This app offers a clean, full-screen interface with minimal controls, allowing you to focus solely on content. It includes features like quick tab switching, passcode protection for privacy, and dark mode.
- Full-screen browsing experience
- Intuitive tab switching
- Buttonless interface option
- Passcode protection for privacy
- Dark mode support
- Quick history clearing
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Plainly is a web browser for browsing your favorite web sites full-screen. No address bars, no toolbars, no status bars – just a small button at the bottom of your screen. - Tap the Plainly button at the bottom of the screen to switch tabs and access navigation options - Two button modes: draggable mode lets you move the Plainly button to wherever you want; quick-switching mode lets you switch between tabs by swiping left and right on the Plainly button. - Buttonless full-screen: Tap and hold with two fingers to completely hide the Plainly button. - Passcode protection: Require a passcode for browsing privately. Plainly will also hide what you're looking at in the app switcher. - And more! Quickly clear browsing history; shortcuts support for launching Plainly on a given tab; pop-up support for websites that require them; and dark mode.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Browsecurely at Free against Plainly's $0.99. Browsecurely also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 9 months) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.6). Plainly's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (75% vs 67%). On ads and device support 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
Browsecurely is free to download; Plainly costs $0.99 up front. Browsecurely sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Plainly asks for nothing beyond the download.
Browsecurely ships an update every 2 weeks, Plainly every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Browsecurely | Plainly |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 4.2 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 9 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Martin Gordon | Justin Cheng |
Customer experience
Browsecurely
Plainly
In-app purchases
Browsecurely
- Generous Tip$0.99
- Massive Tip$1.99
- Amazing Tip$4.99
Plainly
No in-app purchases
