# Brave Browser & Search Engine vs Phoenix Browser + Proxy VPN

The clearest difference is ads: Brave Browser & Search Engine at none against Phoenix Browser + Proxy VPN's shown. Brave Browser & Search Engine also leads on ratings volume (668K vs 2K) and chart position (#16 vs unranked). Phoenix Browser + Proxy VPN's advantage is review sentiment (90% vs 73%) and iOS requirement (13 vs 18.0). On price, rating, update cadence 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 Phoenix Browser + Proxy VPN sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. 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 Phoenix Browser + Proxy VPN. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brave Browser & Search Engine has 668K ratings behind it against 2K, 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 90% of Phoenix Browser + Proxy VPN's.

Brave Browser & Search Engine ships an update every 2 weeks, Phoenix Browser + Proxy VPN every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brave Browser & Search Engine | Phoenix Browser + Proxy VPN |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (668K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brave-browser-and-search-engine/id1052879175/reviews)** | [4.7 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phoenix-browser-plus-proxy-vpn/id1495750173/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **668K** | 2K |
| Positive reviews | 73.3% of reviews | **90.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#16** | — |
| Size | 356 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **13** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Brave Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/1052874328) | [TIMON SOFTWARE CO., LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1483965968) |

## What reviewers say

### Brave Browser & Search Engine

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

**Currently charting:** #16 Top Free · Utilities, #112 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


### Phoenix Browser + Proxy VPN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phoenix-browser-plus-proxy-vpn/id1495750173)

A fast, private web browser offering ad blocking, data saving, and a free unlimited VPN. Download videos, browse incognito, and customize your experience with various modes and search engines.

**Highlights:** Fast browsing and downloads, Ad blocker, Data saver, Incognito browsing, Free unlimited VPN, Reader mode, Night/Bright mode

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Premium | $5.99 | per month |
| 3 Month Premium | $12.99 | per 3 months |
| 6 Months Premium | $19.99 | per 6 months |
| 1 Year Premium | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and smooth performance
- 🔒 Secure and private browsing
- 👍 Clean and user-friendly interface
- 🎨 Customizable settings
- 💻 Compatibility with older devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🚫 Limitations on free VPN usage
- 📥 Lack of video download functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Display issues on certain websites
- Inconsistent VPN connectivity

**Requested features**

- Add option to set as default browser
- Improve tab management and session handling
- Implement a built-in video downloader
- Introduce a dark mode option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Brave Browser & Search Engine free?

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

### Is Phoenix Browser + Proxy VPN free?

Phoenix Browser + Proxy VPN is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Brave Browser & Search Engine or Phoenix Browser + Proxy VPN?

Brave Browser & Search Engine is rated higher. Brave Browser & Search Engine averages 4.8 out of 5 from 668K ratings, while Phoenix Browser + Proxy VPN averages 4.7 from 2K ratings.

### Do Brave Browser & Search Engine or Phoenix Browser + Proxy VPN have ads?

Phoenix Browser + Proxy VPN shows ads; Brave Browser & Search Engine does not.

### Which is updated more often, Brave Browser & Search Engine or Phoenix Browser + Proxy VPN?

Brave Browser & Search Engine ships an update every 2 weeks, and Phoenix Browser + Proxy VPN every 3 weeks. Most recently, Brave Browser & Search Engine was updated on October 25, 2026 and Phoenix Browser + Proxy VPN 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.*