# Sidefari vs Ple Browser

The clearest difference is rating: Ple Browser at 5.0 against Sidefari's 4.0. Ple Browser also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4). Sidefari's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (146 vs 1). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sidefari sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Ple Browser asks for nothing beyond the download.

Ple Browser holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sidefari has 146 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sidefari | Ple Browser |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (146 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sidefari/id1046968235/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ple-browser-secure-search/id6458187909/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **146** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 65.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 26 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Francisco Cantu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1535386076) | [MD. NASAR UDDIN REDOY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1653522796) |

## 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


### Ple Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ple-browser-secure-search/id6458187909)

Effortlessly switch between a wide variety of popular search engines with this intuitive browsing tool. Customize your default search experience and enjoy fast, secure browsing with a sleek, user-friendly design. Regular updates ensure you always have the latest features.

**Highlights:** Switch between top search engines, Intuitive search interface, Customize default search engine, Sleek and user-friendly design, Fast and secure browsing, Regular updates

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sidefari free?

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

### Is Ple Browser free?

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

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

Ple Browser is rated higher. Sidefari averages 4.0 out of 5 from 146 ratings, while Ple Browser averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Sidefari or Ple Browser have ads?

Ple Browser shows ads; Sidefari does not.

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

Sidefari ships an update every 3 weeks, and Ple Browser every 3 weeks. Most recently, Sidefari was updated on October 16, 2026 and Ple Browser on September 23, 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.*