# Brave Browser & Search Engine vs RedApp Browser

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Brave Browser & Search Engine at 655K against RedApp Browser's 2.3K. Brave Browser & Search Engine also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and chart position (#21 vs unranked). RedApp Browser's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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 RedApp Browser sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. 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 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brave Browser & Search Engine has 655K ratings behind it against 2.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 73% of Brave Browser & Search Engine's written reviews are positive against 81% of RedApp Browser's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Brave Browser & Search Engine ships an update every 3 weeks, RedApp Browser weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brave Browser & Search Engine | RedApp Browser |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (655K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brave-browser-and-search-engine/id1052879175/reviews)** | [4.6 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/redapp-browser/id1409063862/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **655K** | 2.3K |
| Positive reviews | 73.3% of reviews | **81.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#21** | — |
| Size | 361 MB | 89 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) | [Minh Tran](https://appshunter.io/developer/796434996) |

## 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, #127 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


### RedApp Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/redapp-browser/id1409063862)

This browser offers exceptional speed, robust privacy features, and extensive customization options. It includes advanced tracking protection, private browsing, and integrated tools for managing downloads, files, and notes.

**Highlights:** Fast and efficient browsing, Advanced privacy and tracking protection, Private browsing with biometric lock, Integrated download and file manager, Customizable interface and toolbars, Notes and music chart features, Widgets for quick access

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip II | $24.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip III | $49.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip IV | $99.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip V | $249.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip VI | $499.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and smooth performance
- 👍 Highly customizable
- 🔒 Robust security and privacy features
- 💡 Innovative and unique features
- 👍 Excellent for streaming and media playback

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and stability issues
- 🐛 Bookmarks and downloads disappearing
- 🐛 Translation feature not working properly
- 🐛 Issues with ad-blocking and YouTube ads
- 🐛 Overwriting of shortcuts and homepage settings

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on startup after updates
- Compatibility issues with older devices
- Bookmarks and downloads disappearing
- Translation feature not working
- Ad-blocking and YouTube ads not working

**Requested features**

- Add more gesture options (2/3 finger swiping, pinching)
- Provide more customization options (tab view, color themes, etc.)
- Implement per-website settings (zoom, etc.)
- Add a private mode that is always on
- Integrate a user-script manager


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Brave Browser & Search Engine free?

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

### Is RedApp Browser free?

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

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

Brave Browser & Search Engine is rated higher. Brave Browser & Search Engine averages 4.8 out of 5 from 655K ratings, while RedApp Browser averages 4.6 from 2.3K ratings.

### Do Brave Browser & Search Engine or RedApp Browser have ads?

Neither Brave Browser & Search Engine nor RedApp Browser shows ads.

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

Brave Browser & Search Engine ships an update every 3 weeks, and RedApp Browser weekly. Most recently, Brave Browser & Search Engine was updated on September 24, 2026 and RedApp Browser on September 23, 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.*