# Brave Browser & Search Engine vs Go Browser

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 (674K vs 527) and chart position (#20 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.

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.

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 674K 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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brave Browser & Search Engine | Go Browser |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (674K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brave-browser-and-search-engine/id1052879175/reviews)** | [4.7 (527 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/go-browser-privatepurefast/id6468602783/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **674K** | 527 |
| Positive reviews | **73.1% of reviews** | 71.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#20** | — |
| Size | 362 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Brave Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/1052874328) | [DropletApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1710267424) |

## 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, #111 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

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:** 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


### Go Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/go-browser-privatepurefast/id6468602783)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Plus Yearly | $14.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- No Full-Screen Support on iPad
- No es tan ligero

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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 674K 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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