# Brave Browser & Search Engine vs Ente Auth

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ente Auth at none against Brave Browser & Search Engine's 5. Ente Auth also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). Brave Browser & Search Engine's advantage is ratings volume (655K vs 284) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. Ente Auth asks for nothing beyond the download.

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 284, 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 77% of Ente Auth'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, Ente Auth every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brave Browser & Search Engine | Ente Auth |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (655K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brave-browser-and-search-engine/id1052879175/reviews)** | [4.6 (284 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ente-auth-2fa-authenticator/id6444121398/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **655K** | 284 |
| Positive reviews | 73.3% of reviews | **77.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#21** | — |
| Size | 361 MB | 89 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Brave Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/1052874328) | [Ente Technologies, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1645000935) |

## 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


### Ente Auth

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ente-auth-2fa-authenticator/id6444121398)

This app generates and securely stores two-step verification (2FA) tokens. It offers end-to-end encrypted cloud backups and seamless multi-device synchronization, ensuring your tokens are accessible across all your devices. Access your tokens via a web interface or generate them offline.

**Highlights:** End-to-end encrypted cloud backups, Multi-device synchronization, Web access to tokens, Offline token generation, QR code scanning for import, Manual secret entry, Bulk import/export of tokens

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Cross-platform availability
- 🔒 Open-source and secure
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 🔒 End-to-end encryption

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤢 Dislike of the new app icon
- 🐛 Occasional issues with invalid codes
- 🐛 Vault disappearing issue
- 🤔 Lack of iCloud backup option
- 🤔 Forced account creation for syncing

**Reported bugs**

- Camera issues causing black screen
- Codes not working or showing as invalid
- Vault disappearing unexpectedly
- Login screen issues and freezes

**Requested features**

- Ability to choose custom icons for accounts
- Option to change font size
- Support for FIDO/Yubikey authentication
- In-app tip jar for donating to developers


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Brave Browser & Search Engine free?

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

### Is Ente Auth free?

Ente Auth is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Brave Browser & Search Engine is rated higher. Brave Browser & Search Engine averages 4.8 out of 5 from 655K ratings, while Ente Auth averages 4.6 from 284 ratings.

### Do Brave Browser & Search Engine or Ente Auth have ads?

Neither Brave Browser & Search Engine nor Ente Auth shows ads.

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

Brave Browser & Search Engine ships an update every 3 weeks, and Ente Auth every 4 weeks. Most recently, Brave Browser & Search Engine was updated on September 24, 2026 and Ente Auth on September 21, 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.*