Comparison

Brave Browser & Search Engine vs uBrowser

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

Brave Browser & Search Engine

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
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Brave is a fast, private web browser that blocks ads and trackers on every site, automatically. No settings to change, no extensions to install. Over 125 million people browse with Brave. It's free, open source, and independent — we don't sell your browsing data. Everything below is built into the browser. One app, not a stack of them. BLOCK ADS ON EVERY SITE Brave Shields stops banner ads, pop-ups, autoplay interruptions, and the ads that play before and during videos. Same on news sites, shopping sites, forums and video pages — no per-site setup, no ad blocker extension. It dismisses cookie consent banners too, and it's on from your first tab. PRIVATE BROWSING THAT BLOCKS TRACKERS Private mode in most browsers only hides your history from your own phone. Brave blocks the cross-site trackers and fingerprinting scripts that follow you from a shopping page to your social feed, strips tracking codes from links you copy, and turns on Global Privacy Control by default. SHRED: DELETE ONE SITE'S DATA, NOT ALL OF IT Clearing browser data usually logs you out of everything. Shred deletes the cookies and storage for one site and leaves your other sessions intact. Set Auto Shred to run whenever you close a tab. BRAVE SEARCH: A PRIVATE SEARCH ENGINE, BUILT IN Brave Search is the default search engine in the browser, running on its own independent index — not resold results from Google or Bing. It doesn't profile you or log your searches. Ask Brave puts search results and AI answers in one place. Switch search engines any time. BRAVE LEO: A FREE AI ASSISTANT Summarize a long article, translate a page, or draft a reply without leaving the tab. Choose from several AI models. Leo doesn't record your conversations, share them, or use them to train models. BRAVE NEWS: A FEED WITH NO PROFILE BEHIND IT Personalize a news feed from hundreds of sources or any RSS feed with Brave News. FASTER PAGES, LESS MOBILE DATA Ads and trackers are most of what a modern page downloads. Blocking them means fewer requests, less data and less battery drain. We rebuilt Brave's ad blocking engine to use 75% less memory, so it stays responsive with many tabs open. MAKE BRAVE YOUR DEFAULT BROWSER Open Settings, scroll to Brave, choose Default Browser App. Every link you tap — from Mail, Messages or any app — opens with ad and tracker blocking already on. WHAT'S FREE AND WHAT ISN'T Free: the browser, ad and tracker blocking, Shred, Brave Search, Brave Leo, Brave News, Sync and night mode. Subscriptions: - Brave Firewall + VPN encrypts your whole device, not just browser traffic, with a kill switch and smart proxy. - Brave Leo Premium unlocks more capable AI models. - Brave Origin: The streamlined, minimalist browser that gives you Brave's industry-leading privacy and ad-blocking, with none of the extras. One-time purchase: Brave Origin, an ultra-minimalist build of Brave — no AI, no crypto, nothing but the web. One purchase covers all your devices. Also inside: encrypted Sync, a self-custody Brave Wallet (off by default), night mode, voice search, password autofill, custom app icons, and bookmark import from Safari or Chrome. OPEN SOURCE Brave is open source, so anyone can audit what the browser does. Read what we collect at https://brave.com/privacy/ Our mission is to protect your privacy online by building a fast, private browser — while growing a fairer revenue model for creators. Enjoying the app? Please leave us a 5 star review! Brave.com · Support: https://brave.com/support Terms of Use: https://brave.com/terms-of-use/ Privacy Policy: https://brave.com/privacy/ SUBSCRIPTION TERMS Price may vary by location. Subscriptions are charged to your Apple Account. Firewall + VPN and Leo Premium are offered monthly and annually, and renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in Account Settings. Free trials may be used once; any unused portion is forfeited on purchase.

About

uBrowser

Browse the internet directly from your Apple Watch. Access websites, search with Google, and enjoy secure, private browsing. Save favorite sites and navigate easily with intuitive gestures.

Highlights
  • Browse web on Apple Watch
  • Google search integration
  • Secure and private browsing
  • Bookmark favorite websites
  • Intuitive swipe navigation
Features
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Introducing Browser, the ultimate web browsing experience on your Apple Watch! Explore the vastness of the internet without needing to reach for your phone. With Browser, you have a fully functional web browser right on your wrist. Key Features: Seamlessly navigate websites: Whether it's accessing a specific website or searching for information, simply type or speak the URL or search term, and Browser will fetch the results for you. Powered by Google: Utilize the power of Google as your default search engine. Find what you're looking for effortlessly and stay up-to-date with the latest information. Secure browsing: Enjoy peace of mind with Browser's emphasis on privacy and security. Your browsing sessions are encrypted and protected from potential threats. Bookmark your favorites: Save your most visited websites as bookmarks for instant access. Quickly jump back to your go-to sites with just a tap on your Apple Watch. Intuitive navigation: Swipe left to effortlessly go back to the previous page. Experience smooth and seamless browsing with intuitive gestures designed specifically for the Apple Watch. Browser offers an exceptional browsing experience that is fast, secure, and user-friendly. Discover a new way of exploring the web with the convenience of your Apple Watch. Don't miss out - download Browser today and elevate your browsing to new heights, right from your wrist! Privacy : https://lidoapps.io/privacy Terms Of Service : https://lidoapps.io/terms

Screenshots

Brave Browser & Search Engine4 screens
uBrowser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Brave Browser & Search Engine at 4.8 against uBrowser's 3.6. Brave Browser & Search Engine also leads on review sentiment (73% vs 43%) and ratings volume (670K vs 162). uBrowser's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Brave Browser & Search Engine sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and uBrowser sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Brave Browser & Search Engine holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brave Browser & Search Engine has 670K ratings behind it against 162, 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 43% of uBrowser's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Brave Browser & Search Engine ships an update every 2 weeks, uBrowser every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Brave Browser & Search Engine versus uBrowser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrave Browser & Search EngineuBrowser
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (670K ratings) — better3.6 (162 ratings)
Positive reviews73.2% of reviews — better43.1% of reviews
Number of ratings670K — better162
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#20 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size356 MB11 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperBrave SoftwareDo Tan Loc

Customer experience

Brave Browser & Search Engine

All ratings666,467 ratings
Positive95.3%
Neutral2.1%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews7,973 reviews
Positive73.2%
Neutral7.4%
Negative19.4%

uBrowser

All ratings143 ratings
Positive62.2%
Neutral3.5%
Negative34.3%
Written reviews58 reviews
Positive43.1%
Neutral5.2%
Negative51.7%

User reviews

Brave Browser & Search Engine

From 670K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and efficient browsing
  • 🔒 Strong privacy and security features
  • 👍 Customizable settings and options
  • 💰 Earning potential with Brave Rewards

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
  • 🔋 Battery drain issues
  • 🤔 Confusing or unintuitive UI changes
  • 🚫 Lack of full sync capabilities across devices

uBrowser

From 162 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Unique Apple Watch browser functionality
  • 🚀 Fast performance for watch browsing
  • 💡 Convenient for quick lookups without phone
  • ✨ Simple and easy to use interface

Room to improve

  • 💰 Extremely expensive subscription ($6.99/week)
  • 🚫 Limited free trial (3-5 free searches)
  • 🐛 App doesn't load properly on Apple Watch
  • 🐛 Very slow performance
  • 🎭 Deceptive pricing and typo-squatting copycat app

Bugs and requests

Brave Browser & Search Engine

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Disappearing tabs and lost browsing data
  • Compatibility issues with certain websites
  • Problems with the Brave Playlist feature

Requested features

4 requests
  • 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

uBrowser

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • App fails to install on Apple Watch despite phone installation
  • Continuous charging after subscription cancellation
  • Repeated charges on initial download
  • Handwriting recognition requires multiple attempts
  • iOS 17 compatibility issues
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  • Bookmarks don't sync from iPhone to Watch

Requested features

7 requests
  • Bookmark functionality on Apple Watch
  • Account login/authentication support
  • Image and video loading capability
  • Transaction/payment support on websites
  • One-time purchase option instead of subscription
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  • Better scrolling functionality
  • Improved handwriting recognition for search

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Brave Browser & Search Engine

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly Firewall + VPN7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Brave Leo AI (monthly)7 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Annual Firewall + VPN7 Days trial$99.991 Year
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  • Brave Leo AI (annual)7 Days trial$149.991 Year
One-time1
  • Brave Origin$59.99
3 purchases

uBrowser

Subscriptions3
  • uBrowser Plus Weekly3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • uBrowser Plus Monthly3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • uBrowser Plus Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Brave Browser & Search Engine free?
Brave Browser & Search Engine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is uBrowser free?
uBrowser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Brave Browser & Search Engine or uBrowser?
Brave Browser & Search Engine is rated higher. Brave Browser & Search Engine averages 4.8 out of 5 from 670K ratings, while uBrowser averages 3.6 from 162 ratings.
Do Brave Browser & Search Engine or uBrowser have ads?
Neither Brave Browser & Search Engine nor uBrowser shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Brave Browser & Search Engine or uBrowser?
Brave Browser & Search Engine ships an update every 2 weeks, and uBrowser every 10 days. Most recently, Brave Browser & Search Engine was updated on October 30, 2026 and uBrowser on October 22, 2026.

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