# Brave Browser & Search Engine vs Light Surf Browser

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Brave Browser & Search Engine at 73% against Light Surf Browser's 20%. Brave Browser & Search Engine also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.3) and ratings volume (670K vs 61). Light Surf Browser's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 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 Light Surf Browser sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. 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 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brave Browser & Search Engine has 670K ratings behind it against 61, 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 20% of Light Surf Browser's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brave Browser & Search Engine | Light Surf Browser |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (670K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brave-browser-and-search-engine/id1052879175/reviews)** | [3.3 (61 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-surf-browser/id1625888117/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **670K** | 61 |
| Positive reviews | **73.2% of reviews** | 20.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#19** | — |
| Size | 356 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Brave Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/1052874328) | [KALATI LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1625888119) |

## What reviewers say

### Brave Browser & Search Engine

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

**Currently charting:** #19 Top Free · Utilities, #121 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


### Light Surf Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-surf-browser/id1625888117)

Browse the web without intrusive ads and enjoy background audio playback for music and films. This utility offers virus protection and privacy features like password protection and Touch ID support, while also helping to conserve internet data.

**Highlights:** Ad Blocker, Background Audio Playback, Virus Protection, Password Protection, Touch ID Support, Data Saving

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $32.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $82.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Brave Browser & Search Engine free?

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

### Is Light Surf Browser free?

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

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

Brave Browser & Search Engine is rated higher. Brave Browser & Search Engine averages 4.8 out of 5 from 670K ratings, while Light Surf Browser averages 3.3 from 61 ratings.

### Do Brave Browser & Search Engine or Light Surf Browser have ads?

Neither Brave Browser & Search Engine nor Light Surf 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.*