# Brave Browser & Search Engine vs Private Browser ++

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Brave Browser & Search Engine at 655K against Private Browser ++'s 33. Brave Browser & Search Engine also leads on chart position (#22 vs unranked). Private Browser ++'s advantage is review sentiment (92% vs 73%) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, 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 Private Browser ++ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 4.7 for Private Browser ++. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brave Browser & Search Engine has 655K ratings behind it against 33, 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 92% of Private Browser ++'s.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brave Browser & Search Engine | Private Browser ++ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (655K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brave-browser-and-search-engine/id1052879175/reviews)** | [4.7 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-browser-plus-plus/id1471753460/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **655K** | 33 |
| Positive reviews | 73.3% of reviews | **91.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#22** | — |
| Size | 361 MB | 20 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) | [Touchberry](https://appshunter.io/developer/1071544838) |

## What reviewers say

### Brave Browser & Search Engine

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

**Currently charting:** #22 Top Free · Utilities, #103 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


### Private Browser ++

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-browser-plus-plus/id1471753460)

This secure web browser prioritizes user privacy with features like a tracking-free search engine and no-image mode. Access browsing history and bookmarks securely using biometric authentication. Enjoy a modern, multi-tab interface with eye-friendly vision protection.

**Highlights:** Tracking-free search engine, Biometric access to history, Biometric access to bookmarks, No-Image mode, Vision protection mode, Multi-tab design

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Entire Life Premium Feature | $4.99 | 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 Private Browser ++ free?

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

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

Brave Browser & Search Engine is rated higher. Brave Browser & Search Engine averages 4.8 out of 5 from 655K ratings, while Private Browser ++ averages 4.7 from 33 ratings.

### Do Brave Browser & Search Engine or Private Browser ++ have ads?

Neither Brave Browser & Search Engine nor Private Browser ++ shows ads.

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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.*