# Brave Browser & Search Engine vs VPN Pro

The clearest difference is rating: Brave Browser & Search Engine at 4.8 against VPN Pro's 4.2. Brave Browser & Search Engine also leads on review sentiment (73% vs 33%) and ratings volume (675K vs 2.8K). VPN Pro's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 and VPN Pro sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Brave Browser & Search Engine holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brave Browser & Search Engine has 675K ratings behind it against 2.8K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Brave Browser & Search Engine's written reviews are positive against 33% of VPN Pro's.

Brave Browser & Search Engine ships an update every 2 weeks, VPN Pro every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brave Browser & Search Engine | VPN Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (675K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brave-browser-and-search-engine/id1052879175/reviews)** | [4.2 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vpn-pro-for-private-browsing/id1120097144/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **675K** | 2.8K |
| Positive reviews | **73.1% of reviews** | 32.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#21** | — |
| Size | 362 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **13** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Brave Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/1052874328) | [Free VPN LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1066341012) |

## What reviewers say

### Brave Browser & Search Engine

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

**Currently charting:** #21 Top Free · Utilities, #120 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

A fast, private web browser that automatically blocks ads and trackers on all sites. It offers built-in private search, an AI assistant for summarizing and drafting, and a customizable news feed. Enjoy a cleaner, more secure browsing experience with reduced data usage.

**Highlights:** Automatic ad and tracker blocking, Private browsing with tracker prevention, Built-in private search engine, AI assistant for summarization and drafting, Customizable news feed, Faster page loading and reduced data usage, Shred feature to delete site data selectively

**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


### VPN Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vpn-pro-for-private-browsing/id1120097144)

This app combines a powerful VPN and a private browser for enhanced online security and privacy. It offers fast, secure connections with no registration required, ensuring your personal information remains safe. Enjoy seamless browsing, streaming, and gaming with robust protection on any network.

**Highlights:** All-in-one VPN and Private Browser, Fast and secure connections, No registration or login required, Protects online privacy, Ad blocking, Auto-connect feature

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FreeVPN auto-renewable subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium VPN Service Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Plan + Free Trial | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| VPN Pro Premium Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $24.99 | per month |
| VPN Pro Premium Monthly | $24.99 | per month |
| Premium VPN Service Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $104.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and reliable VPN
- 🔒 Secure and private browsing
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Useful ad-blocking feature

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription fees
- 🐛 Frequent connection issues
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔍 Lack of transparency around free trial and subscription details

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes frequently
- VPN disconnects randomly
- Billing issues and difficulty getting refunds

**Requested features**

- Ability to cancel subscription easily
- More server locations for better connectivity
- Compatibility with older devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Brave Browser & Search Engine free?

Brave Browser & Search Engine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is VPN Pro free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Brave Browser & Search Engine or VPN Pro?

Brave Browser & Search Engine is rated higher. Brave Browser & Search Engine averages 4.8 out of 5 from 675K ratings, while VPN Pro averages 4.2 from 2.8K ratings.

### Do Brave Browser & Search Engine or VPN Pro have ads?

Neither Brave Browser & Search Engine nor VPN Pro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Brave Browser & Search Engine or VPN Pro?

Brave Browser & Search Engine ships an update every 2 weeks, and VPN Pro every 2 months. Most recently, Brave Browser & Search Engine was updated on November 10, 2026 and VPN Pro on November 6, 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.*