# UC Browser vs iBoost

The clearest difference is review sentiment: UC Browser at 72% against iBoost's 0%. UC Browser also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (4.9K vs 1). iBoost's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 17). 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. iBoost asks for nothing beyond the download.

iBoost holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: UC Browser has 4.9K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 72% of UC Browser's written reviews are positive against 0% of iBoost's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UC Browser ships an update fortnightly, iBoost every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | UC Browser | iBoost |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (4.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uc-browser/id1048518592/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iboost/id1543659177/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.9K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **72.1% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#80** | — |
| Size | 422 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [UCWEB SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1817323327) | [ECU=SHOP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1389703440) |

## What reviewers say

### UC Browser

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

**Currently charting:** #80 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)


### iBoost

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iboost/id1543659177)

Monitor your car's battery voltage, charging performance, and engine start voltage. Connects wirelessly to the iBoost box via Bluetooth for real-time data.

**Highlights:** Display current car battery voltage, Monitor battery charging performance, Show engine start voltage, Bluetooth connectivity to iBoost box, Real-time data display

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is UC Browser free?

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

### Is iBoost free?

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

### Which has better reviews, UC Browser or iBoost?

iBoost is rated higher. UC Browser averages 4.4 out of 5 from 4.9K ratings, while iBoost averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do UC Browser or iBoost have ads?

UC Browser shows ads; iBoost does not.

### Which is updated more often, UC Browser or iBoost?

UC Browser ships an update fortnightly, and iBoost every 5 months. Most recently, UC Browser was updated on October 15, 2026 and iBoost on October 8, 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.*