# UC Browser vs Firefox Focus

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Firefox Focus at none against UC Browser's 17. Firefox Focus also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). UC Browser's advantage is chart position (#138 vs unranked) and review sentiment (74% vs 63%). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. UC Browser sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Firefox Focus asks for nothing beyond the download.

Firefox Focus holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Firefox Focus has 82K ratings behind it against 4.9K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 74% of UC Browser's written reviews are positive against 63% of Firefox Focus's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UC Browser ships an update fortnightly, Firefox Focus monthly. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | UC Browser | Firefox Focus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (4.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uc-browser/id1048518592/reviews) | **[4.7 (82K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firefox-focus-privacy-browser/id1055677337/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4.9K | **82K** |
| Positive reviews | **74.1% of reviews** | 62.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#138** | — |
| Size | 422 MB | 99 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [UCWEB SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1817323327) | [Mozilla](https://appshunter.io/developer/380366936) |

## What reviewers say

### UC Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uc-browser/id1048518592)

**Currently charting:** #138 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

This app offers a private and secure browsing experience with a built-in VPN and incognito mode. It features professional search tools, smooth video streaming, AI translation, and an ad blocker for an optimized online experience.

**Highlights:** Built-in VPN for secure browsing, Incognito mode for privacy, Professional search tools, Smooth video streaming, AI translation, Ad blocker, Data saving technology

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| UC VPN premium | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| UC VPN premium | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| UC VPN premium | $1.99 | per month |
| uc drive premium | $2.99 | per month |
| uc drive premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| UC VPN premium | $5.99 | per month |
| UC VPN premium | $9.99 | per month |
| uc drive premium | $59.99 | per year |
| UC VPN premium | $2.99 | one-time |
| UC Drive premium | $3.99 | one-time |
| UC VPN premium | $6.99 | one-time |
| uc drive premium | $8.99 | one-time |
| uc drive premium | $9.99 | one-time |
| UC VPN premium | $12.99 | one-time |
| UC VPN premium | $17.99 | one-time |
| UC VPN premium | $39.99 | one-time |
| UC VPN premium | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast browsing experience
- 👍 Useful video player features
- 🔒 Ad blocking capabilities
- 💡 Customizable home page

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🔋 High storage usage
- 👎 Removed useful features (dark mode, custom backgrounds)
- 🙁 Lost user data after updates

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to find downloaded files and media
- Inconsistent behavior when rotating screen
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Add option to manually add frequently used websites
- Improve video playback and subtitle support
- Integrate with other apps (e.g., share downloaded files)


### Firefox Focus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firefox-focus-privacy-browser/id1055677337)

This privacy-focused browser offers an always-on ad and tracker blocker for faster, distraction-free browsing. It automatically erases your browsing history, passwords, and cookies with a single tap, ensuring your online activity remains private.

**Highlights:** Always-on ad blocking, Tracker protection, One-tap history deletion, Minimalist design, Home screen shortcuts, Faster page loads

**Features:** Safari Extension, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 🔒 Excellent privacy and security features
- 👍 Clean, minimalist design
- 👍 Convenient single-tab browsing
- 👍 Seamless Safari integration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🔍 Limited functionality compared to full Firefox
- 🔍 No support for tabs or bookmarks
- 🔍 Inability to set as default browser

**Reported bugs**

- Back button not working properly
- Compatibility issues with certain websites
- Inconsistent behavior when opening links from other apps

**Requested features**

- Add support for multiple tabs
- Implement bookmark and password management
- Introduce a dark mode option
- Allow setting Firefox Focus as the default browser


## Frequently asked questions

### Is UC Browser free?

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

### Is Firefox Focus free?

Firefox Focus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, UC Browser or Firefox Focus?

Firefox Focus is rated higher. UC Browser averages 4.4 out of 5 from 4.9K ratings, while Firefox Focus averages 4.7 from 82K ratings.

### Do UC Browser or Firefox Focus have ads?

UC Browser shows ads; Firefox Focus does not.

### Which is updated more often, UC Browser or Firefox Focus?

UC Browser ships an update fortnightly, and Firefox Focus monthly. Most recently, UC Browser was updated on September 25, 2026 and Firefox Focus on September 25, 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.*