# Brave Browser & Search Engine vs Firefox Focus

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Firefox Focus at none against Brave Browser & Search Engine's 5. Firefox Focus also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Brave Browser & Search Engine's advantage is chart position (#18 vs unranked) and ratings volume (655K vs 82K). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Brave Browser & Search Engine sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Firefox Focus asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Brave Browser & Search Engine against 4.7 for Firefox Focus. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brave Browser & Search Engine has 655K ratings behind it against 82K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of Brave Browser & Search Engine's written reviews are positive against 63% of Firefox Focus's.

Brave Browser & Search Engine ships an update every 3 weeks, Firefox Focus monthly. Both last shipped on September 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brave Browser & Search Engine | Firefox Focus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (655K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brave-browser-and-search-engine/id1052879175/reviews)** | [4.7 (82K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firefox-focus-privacy-browser/id1055677337/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **655K** | 82K |
| Positive reviews | **73.2% of reviews** | 62.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#18** | — |
| Size | 361 MB | 99 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Brave Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/1052874328) | [Mozilla](https://appshunter.io/developer/380366936) |

## What reviewers say

### Brave Browser & Search Engine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brave-browser-and-search-engine/id1052879175)

**Currently charting:** #18 Top Free · Utilities, #94 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

A fast, private web browser with built-in ad blocking and a VPN. It offers an AI assistant, a crypto wallet, and a privacy-focused search engine. Enjoy offline media playback and enhanced security features.

**Highlights:** Built-in Adblock and Pop-up Blocker, Firewall + VPN, AI Assistant (Brave Leo), Secure Crypto Wallet (Brave Wallet), Privacy-Focused Search Engine (Brave Search), Offline Media Playback (Brave Playlist), Voice Search

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Firewall + VPN | $9.99 | per month |
| Brave Leo AI (monthly) | $14.99 | per month |
| Annual Firewall + VPN | $99.99 | per year |
| Brave Leo AI (annual) | $149.99 | per year |
| Brave Origin | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient browsing
- 🔒 Strong privacy and security features
- 👍 Customizable settings and options
- 💰 Earning potential with Brave Rewards

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔋 Battery drain issues
- 🤔 Confusing or unintuitive UI changes
- 🚫 Lack of full sync capabilities across devices

**Reported bugs**

- Disappearing tabs and lost browsing data
- Compatibility issues with certain websites
- Problems with the Brave Playlist feature

**Requested features**

- Ability to clear browsing history and data in bulk
- More customization options for the home screen and UI
- Improved integration with other apps and services
- Expanded Brave Rewards program and payouts


### 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 Brave Browser & Search Engine free?

Brave Browser & Search Engine 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, Brave Browser & Search Engine or Firefox Focus?

Brave Browser & Search Engine is rated higher. Brave Browser & Search Engine averages 4.8 out of 5 from 655K ratings, while Firefox Focus averages 4.7 from 82K ratings.

### Do Brave Browser & Search Engine or Firefox Focus have ads?

Neither Brave Browser & Search Engine nor Firefox Focus shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Brave Browser & Search Engine or Firefox Focus?

Brave Browser & Search Engine ships an update every 3 weeks, and Firefox Focus monthly. Most recently, Brave Browser & Search Engine was updated on September 27, 2026 and Firefox Focus on September 27, 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.*