Firefox Focus vs Opera GX
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Firefox Focus
This privacy-focused browser offers an always-on ad and tracker blocker for faster, distraction-free browsing. It automatically erases your browsing history, passwords, and cookies with a single tap, ensuring your online activity remains private.
- Always-on ad blocking
- Tracker protection
- One-tap history deletion
- Minimalist design
- Home screen shortcuts
- Faster page loads
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Use Firefox Focus for everything you want to keep separate from your main browser — for all those get in get out and forget about it moments. No tabs, no fuss, no muss. Block ads and online trackers too. One tap, and your browsing history is completely destroyed. Blocking distracting ads also means faster page loads which means Focus gets you where you want to go a lot faster. Firefox Focus is the perfect get in/get out, search and destroy, I’m on a mission that’s none-of-your-business — web browser. NEW DISTRACTION-FREE DESIGN When you open Focus, you just get the awesome bar and the keyboard for super quick searching. That’s it. No recent history, no past sites, no open tabs, no ads, no distractions. Just a simple, minimal design with menus that make sense. ONE TAP TO DELETE HISTORY Erase your history, passwords and cookies with just a tap of the trash button. CREATE SHORTCUTS Pin up to four shortcuts on your home screen. Get to your favorite site even quicker without typing anything. FASTER BROWSING WITH AD BLOCKING & TRACKING PROTECTION Firefox Focus blocks many ads you’d normally see on web pages so you get much faster page load speeds, which means you get to the stuff you want a lot faster. Focus also blocks a wide range of trackers by default, including social trackers and those sticky ones that come from things like Facebook ads. BACKED BY A NON-PROFIT Firefox Focus is backed by Mozilla, the non-profit that fights for your rights on the web, so you can trust it not to sell your data. LEARN MORE ABOUT FIREFOX WEB BROWSER: - Read about Firefox permissions: http://mzl.la/Permissions - Learn more about what’s up at Mozilla: https://blog.mozilla.org ABOUT MOZILLA Mozilla exists to build the Internet as a public resource accessible to all because we believe open and free is better than closed and controlled. We build products like Firefox to promote choice and transparency and give people more control over their lives online. Learn more at https://www.mozilla.org. Privacy Policy: http://www.mozilla.org/legal/privacy/firefox.html
Opera GX
This mobile browser is designed for gamers, offering custom themes, integrated gaming news and deals, and seamless link sharing between devices. It provides a fast, private browsing experience with built-in security features like an ad blocker.
- Customizable gaming themes
- GX Corner for game deals and news
- My Flow for cross-device link sharing
- Fast Action Button navigation
- Built-in ad blocker
- Cryptojacking protection
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Opera GX brings the gaming lifestyle to your mobile. Express yourself with custom skins, discover free games and the best deals with GX Corner, share links easily between mobile and desktop with My Flow, and much more. All in a secure, private browser. Designed for gamers Opera GX’s unique design is inspired by gaming and gaming gear, with the same style that won the desktop GX browser the Red Dot and IF Design awards. Choose from custom themes like GX Classic, Ultra Violet, Purple Haze and White Wolf. Free games, gaming deals, upcoming releases Always just a tap away, GX Corner brings you daily gaming news, an upcoming release calendar and trailers. It’s everything a gamer needs to stay on top of the latest news and gaming deals in their mobile web browser. Connect your phone and computer Just scan a QR code to connect your phone and computer with Flow. It’s encrypted and safe, with no login, password or account needed. Send links, videos, files and notes to yourself in a single click, and access them instantly in your web browser on all your devices. Lightning fast browser Choose between the Fast Action Button (FAB) and standard navigation. The FAB is always within reach of your thumb and uses vibrations when you interact with it, which is perfect when you’re on the move. Private browser: ad blocker, cookie dialog blocker, and more Browse safely and load pages faster with integrated security features like the built-in ad blocker and cookie dialog blocker. This secure browser also comes with cryptojacking protection, stopping others from using your device to mine cryptocurrencies. About Opera GX Opera is a global web innovator headquartered in Oslo, Norway and listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange (OPRA). Founded in 1995 on the idea that everyone should be able to browse the web, we have spent the last 25+ years helping millions of people access the internet in a safe, private and innovative way. By downloading this application, you are agreeing to the End User Licence Agreement at https://www.opera.com/eula/mobile Also, you can learn how Opera handles and protects your data in our Privacy Statement at https://www.opera.com/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: Firefox Focus at free against Opera GX's free with in-app purchases. Firefox Focus also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Opera GX's advantage is review sentiment (75% vs 63%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Firefox Focus against 4.8 for Opera GX. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 82K and 97K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 63% of Firefox Focus's written reviews are positive against 75% of Opera GX's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.
| Parameter | Firefox Focus | Opera GX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (82K ratings) | 4.8 (97K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 62.7% of reviews | 74.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 82K | 97K — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 99 MB | 102 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Mozilla | Opera Norway AS |
Customer experience
Firefox Focus
Opera GX
User reviews
Firefox Focus
From 82K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 🔒 Excellent privacy and security features
- 👍 Clean, minimalist design
- 👍 Convenient single-tab browsing
- 👍 Seamless Safari integration
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🔍 Limited functionality compared to full Firefox
- 🔍 No support for tabs or bookmarks
- 🔍 Inability to set as default browser
Opera GX
From 97K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 🔒 Secure with built-in ad blocker and VPN
- 👍 Highly customizable UI and themes
- 💡 Useful gaming-focused features like GX Corner
- 👍 Seamless cross-device sync with 'My Flow'
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and glitches
- 🔋 High RAM and battery usage
- 👎 Lack of bookmarks and account sync on mobile
- 👎 Missing key features from desktop version
- 👎 Cluttered interface with too many options
Bugs and requests
Firefox Focus
Reported bugs
3 issues- Back button not working properly
- Compatibility issues with certain websites
- Inconsistent behavior when opening links from other apps
Requested features
4 requests- Add support for multiple tabs
- Implement bookmark and password management
- Introduce a dark mode option
- Allow setting Firefox Focus as the default browser
Opera GX
Reported bugs
5 issues- Inability to rearrange tabs
- Private mode not saving tabs
- Ad blocker not working consistently
- Syncing issues between mobile and desktop
- Frequent crashes and freezes on certain devices
Requested features
5 requests- Add bookmarks and account sync across devices
- Improve tab management and organization
- Implement dark mode and more customization options
- Expand gaming-related features and integrations
- Optimize performance and reduce resource usage
In-app purchases
Firefox Focus
No in-app purchases
Opera GX
No in-app purchases
Questions
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