Comparison

Brave Browser & Search Engine vs Go Browser

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 that automatically blocks ads and trackers on all sites. It offers built-in private search, an AI assistant for summarizing and drafting, and a customizable news feed. Enjoy a cleaner, more secure browsing experience with reduced data usage.

Highlights
  • Automatic ad and tracker blocking
  • Private browsing with tracker prevention
  • Built-in private search engine
  • AI assistant for summarization and drafting
  • Customizable news feed
  • Faster page loading and reduced data usage
  • Shred feature to delete site data selectively
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

Go Browser

This web browser prioritizes user privacy with one-tap incognito mode and advanced ad-blocking. It offers efficient deep search and seamless navigation with zoomable pages and easy tab management for a secure and user-friendly browsing experience.

Highlights
  • One-tap incognito mode
  • Advanced ad-blocking
  • Deep search capabilities
  • Zoomable pages
  • Effortless tab switching
  • Data clearing
Features
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Go Browser is a privacy-focused web browser designed for seamless and intuitive browsing, ensuring a user-friendly experience while maintaining top-notch privacy protection. With advanced deep search capabilities, it allows users to seek information efficiently, making web exploration both secure and comprehensive. One-Tap Privacy As a leading incognito browser, Go Browser puts incognito mode at your fingertips to shield your data from prying eyes. Inspired by duck duck go browser, duckduckgo free, or even snowbunny private web browser, it offers a robust privacy browser that’s easy to use—much like safari browser for iphone, safari browser for ipad, or other private browsers such as ornet browser, tusk browser, and kuaimiao. Ad-Blocking & More Whether you’re searching for an ad block browser, ad blocker for ipad, adblock for ipad, or as blocker tools like adlock, Go Browser helps keep intrusive ads away—similar to total adblock free or securly. With integrated features reminiscent of block id, it also pairs smoothly with pia proxy and browsec for extended security, delivering the private web browser free experience you deserve. Seamless Navigation Go Browser is zoomable, ensuring easy page adjustments, reminiscent of sbrowser, examplify, or path browser. Switch tabs effortlessly and revisit your favorites with ease, akin to phoenix browser, x browser, or even the minimalistic approach of xiyou. Even if you explore deeper corners—like a dark web browser approach—Go Browser retains maximum efficiency and discretion. Why Go Browser It’s a free browser designed to streamline your everyday surfing. As a truly free private browser, it effortlessly clears data in one tap, mirroring incognito or private web browser free approaches. Drawing on the best elements from snowbunny and firef, plus unique content from freespoke, Go Browser remains fast, secure, and user-oriented. Download Go Browser now and transform your iPhone’s or iPad’s browsing experience with a robust, user-centric approach—an ideal alternative to safari browser for ipad or other popular platforms. Step into the future of private, efficient browsing today! Term of Use https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula Privacy Policy https://www.dropletapps.net/gobrowser/privacy

Screenshots

Brave Browser & Search Engine4 screens
Go Browser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Brave Browser & Search Engine at none against Go Browser's shown. Brave Browser & Search Engine also leads on ratings volume (673K vs 527) and chart position (#21 vs unranked). Go Browser's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On price, rating, review sentiment 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 Go Browser sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Brave Browser & Search Engine against 4.7 for Go Browser. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brave Browser & Search Engine has 673K ratings behind it against 527, 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 71% of Go Browser's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Brave Browser & Search Engine ships an update every 2 weeks, Go Browser every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Brave Browser & Search Engine versus Go Browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrave Browser & Search EngineGo Browser
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (673K ratings) — better4.7 (527 ratings)
Positive reviews73.1% of reviews — better71.0% of reviews
Number of ratings673K — better527
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 8 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#21 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size362 MB41 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperBrave SoftwareDropletApps

Customer experience

Brave Browser & Search Engine

All ratings672,811 ratings
Positive95.2%
Neutral2.1%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews8,045 reviews
Positive73.1%
Neutral7.4%
Negative19.4%

Go Browser

All ratings529 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral4.0%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive71.0%
Neutral12.9%
Negative16.1%

User reviews

Brave Browser & Search Engine

From 673K 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

Go Browser

From 527 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Excellent private browser
  • 👍 Very good app
  • 👍 The best App
  • 👍 Browser
  • 👍 Works great

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Doesn't run full-screen on iPad
  • 🐛 Opens like a phone version on iPad
  • 🐛 Collecting user browser history
  • 🐛 Need updates
  • 🐛 Not as light

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

Go Browser

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • No Full-Screen Support on iPad
  • No es tan ligero

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add a dark mode
  • Ability to erase speed dial
  • Update iOS
  • Full-screen support on iPad

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
2 purchases

Go Browser

Subscriptions2
  • Plus Monthly14 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Plus Yearly$14.991 Year

Questions

Is Brave Browser & Search Engine free?
Brave Browser & Search Engine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Go Browser free?
Go Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Brave Browser & Search Engine or Go Browser?
Brave Browser & Search Engine is rated higher. Brave Browser & Search Engine averages 4.8 out of 5 from 673K ratings, while Go Browser averages 4.7 from 527 ratings.
Do Brave Browser & Search Engine or Go Browser have ads?
Go Browser shows ads; Brave Browser & Search Engine does not.
Which is updated more often, Brave Browser & Search Engine or Go Browser?
Brave Browser & Search Engine ships an update every 2 weeks, and Go Browser every 8 days. Most recently, Brave Browser & Search Engine was updated on November 6, 2026 and Go Browser on October 30, 2026.

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