# Sidefari vs Isolate Browser

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sidefari at 66% against Isolate Browser's 0%. Sidefari also leads on rating (4.0 vs 2.0) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 123 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sidefari sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Isolate Browser sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sidefari holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sidefari has 146 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of Sidefari's written reviews are positive against 0% of Isolate Browser's.

Sidefari ships an update every 3 weeks, Isolate Browser every 123 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sidefari | Isolate Browser |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (146 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sidefari/id1046968235/reviews)** | [2.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/isolate-browser/id1094964458/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **146** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **65.9% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 123 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 26 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Francisco Cantu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1535386076) | [碧珍 刘](https://appshunter.io/developer/372781020) |

## What reviewers say

### Sidefari

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sidefari/id1046968235)

This app acts as a companion to Safari, offering a "mini" version of the browser within other applications. It allows for convenient access to Safari features and content blockers, enhancing privacy and user experience.

**Highlights:** Safari View Controller integration, Content blocker support, Open Modally in Safari extension, Side-by-side browsing on iPad, Privacy-focused browsing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Generous Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Giant Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gargantuan Tip | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and direct app opening
- 👍 Useful for sharing between browsers
- 💡 Fills a gap for apps without SVC support
- 👍 Great for multitasking on iPad
- 👍 Works well with content blockers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 Broken and doesn't work
- 😞 Unclear how to use
- 😞 Not very useful
- 😞 Very limited functions
- 😞 Causes phone reboots

**Reported bugs**

- Won't do anything for iPad Gen/Air
- Flat out broken
- Unable to use
- Won't Install on iPhone
- Causes phone to reboot

**Requested features**

- iPhone X update
- Ability to have two Safari apps open simultaneously
- Improve keyboard input focus
- Add bookmarks or a Safari homescreen
- Send Safari page to Sidefari as well as the other way


### Isolate Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/isolate-browser/id1094964458)

This browser prioritizes your privacy with default private sessions, tracker blocking, and app lock features. It offers a clean interface and customizable search options, with optional pro tools for advanced control.

**Highlights:** Private browsing by default, App lock with passcode/biometrics, Tracker and ad blocking, Optional full-screen browsing, Tab and bookmark management, Customizable search engine and homepage

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Isolate Browser Pro Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Isolate Browser Pro  Yearly | $6.99 | per year |
| Isolate Browser Pro Lifetime | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sidefari free?

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

### Is Isolate Browser free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sidefari or Isolate Browser?

Sidefari is rated higher. Sidefari averages 4.0 out of 5 from 146 ratings, while Isolate Browser averages 2.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Sidefari or Isolate Browser have ads?

Neither Sidefari nor Isolate Browser shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sidefari or Isolate Browser?

Sidefari ships an update every 3 weeks, and Isolate Browser every 123 months. Most recently, Sidefari was updated on October 6, 2026 and Isolate Browser on October 10, 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.*