# Brave Browser & Search Engine vs Door Browser

The clearest difference is ads: Brave Browser & Search Engine at none against Door Browser's shown. Brave Browser & Search Engine also leads on ratings volume (670K vs 35) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). Door Browser's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 73%) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, 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 Door Browser sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Brave Browser & Search Engine against 4.9 for Door Browser. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brave Browser & Search Engine has 670K ratings behind it against 35, 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 100% of Door Browser's.

Brave Browser & Search Engine ships an update every 2 weeks, Door Browser every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brave Browser & Search Engine | Door Browser |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (670K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brave-browser-and-search-engine/id1052879175/reviews) | **[4.9 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/door-browser/id1451407088/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **670K** | 35 |
| Positive reviews | 73.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#21** | — |
| Size | 356 MB | 78 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Brave Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/1052874328) | [Kai Di Huang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1547914344) |

## 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, #106 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


### Door Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/door-browser/id1451407088)

This app offers a secure and private browsing experience by keeping all your data on your device. It features quick access to news, trending searches, and efficient bookmark and history management, all within a clean interface.

**Highlights:** Private browsing, Password-locked bookmarks and history, Bookmark management, Watch history, Most viewed pages, Clean interface, News headlines

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| A ice cream | $0.99 | one-time |
| 阻擋廣告 | $0.99 | one-time |
| A cup of coffee | $2.99 | one-time |
| A hamburger | $3.99 | one-time |
| A pizza | $4.99 | one-time |
| A roast chicken | $6.99 | one-time |
| A steak | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Brave Browser & Search Engine free?

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

### Is Door Browser free?

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

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

Door Browser is rated higher. Brave Browser & Search Engine averages 4.8 out of 5 from 670K ratings, while Door Browser averages 4.9 from 35 ratings.

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

Door Browser shows ads; Brave Browser & Search Engine does not.

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

Brave Browser & Search Engine ships an update every 2 weeks, and Door Browser every 2 months. Most recently, Brave Browser & Search Engine was updated on October 29, 2026 and Door Browser on October 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.*