# Brave Browser & Search Engine vs uBrowser

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brave Browser & Search Engine | uBrowser |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (670K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brave-browser-and-search-engine/id1052879175/reviews)** | [3.6 (162 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ubrowser-web-browser-on-watch/id6448491513/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **670K** | 162 |
| Positive reviews | **73.2% of reviews** | 43.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#20** | — |
| Size | 356 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Brave Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/1052874328) | [Do Tan Loc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1675402569) |

## What reviewers say

### Brave Browser & Search Engine

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

**Currently charting:** #20 Top Free · Utilities, #125 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


### uBrowser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ubrowser-web-browser-on-watch/id6448491513)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| uBrowser Plus Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| uBrowser Plus Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| uBrowser Plus Yearly | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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