# UC Browser vs Browser Pro Fast & Secure

UC Browser and Browser Pro Fast & Secure both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 74% of UC Browser's written reviews are positive against 29% of Browser Pro Fast & Secure's. UC Browser also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks) and chart position (#154 vs unranked). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. UC Browser sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Browser Pro Fast & Secure sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for UC Browser against 4.5 for Browser Pro Fast & Secure. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: UC Browser has 4.9K ratings behind it against 870, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of UC Browser's written reviews are positive against 29% of Browser Pro Fast & Secure's.

UC Browser ships an update fortnightly, Browser Pro Fast & Secure every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | UC Browser | Browser Pro Fast & Secure |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (4.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uc-browser/id1048518592/reviews) | **[4.5 (870 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/browser-pro-fast-and-secure/id1538268350/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.9K** | 870 |
| Positive reviews | **74.1% of reviews** | 29.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#154** | — |
| Size | 422 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [UCWEB SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1817323327) | [MadhavKumar Bhayani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1675851955) |

## What reviewers say

### UC Browser

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

**Currently charting:** #154 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)


### Browser Pro Fast & Secure

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/browser-pro-fast-and-secure/id1538268350)

Experience a fast, secure, and private web browsing journey. Enjoy personalized news, block ads, save data, and manage tabs and bookmarks with ease. Browse the internet incognito without leaving a trace.

**Highlights:** Fast browsing speed, Private browsing/incognito mode, Ad blocking, Data saving, Multi-tab manager, Bookmark management

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Browser Pro | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Browser Premium | $6.99 | per month |
| Browser Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Browser | $29.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads. | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Useful features
- 🚀 Fast performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 📢 Excessive ads
- 🔒 Privacy concerns

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues
- Compatibility problems on older devices
- Inconsistent user interface

**Requested features**

- Ad-free version
- Improved privacy controls
- Better customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is UC Browser free?

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

### Is Browser Pro Fast & Secure free?

Browser Pro Fast & Secure is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, UC Browser or Browser Pro Fast & Secure?

Browser Pro Fast & Secure is rated higher. UC Browser averages 4.4 out of 5 from 4.9K ratings, while Browser Pro Fast & Secure averages 4.5 from 870 ratings.

### Do UC Browser or Browser Pro Fast & Secure have ads?

Both UC Browser and Browser Pro Fast & Secure show ads.

### Which is updated more often, UC Browser or Browser Pro Fast & Secure?

UC Browser ships an update fortnightly, and Browser Pro Fast & Secure every 5 weeks. Most recently, UC Browser was updated on September 25, 2026 and Browser Pro Fast & Secure on September 24, 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.*