# Second Browser vs RBrowser

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Second Browser at none against RBrowser's 11. Second Browser also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). RBrowser's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RBrowser sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per 7 days. Second Browser asks for nothing beyond the download.

Second Browser ships an update every 2 months, RBrowser every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Second Browser | RBrowser |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.8 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rbrowser-privatesafe-browser/id1197339497/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1.3K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 89.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | — | Subscription |
| Size | 13 MB | 88 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Yoeyo, Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1061436720) | [桐明 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/1197339496) |

## What reviewers say

### Second Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/second-browser/id1061436721)

**In-app purchases:** none


### RBrowser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rbrowser-privatesafe-browser/id1197339497)

This app is a secure and fast web browser with built-in ad blocking and screen recording capabilities. It allows users to save web pages as PDFs, pictures, or videos, supports user scripts, and offers a customizable screen recording function. It also includes a QR code reader and a powerful built-in video player.

**Highlights:** Ad blocking, Screen recording, Save web pages as PDF/picture/video, User script support, QR code reader, Background video playback, Download files

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly VIP | $4.49 | per 7 days |
| Yearly sliver VIP | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Sliver VIP | $7.99 | per year |
| Yearly Silver VIP | $7.99 | per year |
| Yearly VIP | $18.99 | per year |
| Yearly VIP | $18.99 | per year |
| Extend 1 min | $14.99 | one-time |
| Permanent  VIP | $15.99 | one-time |
| Maximum 10 min | $16.99 | one-time |
| Maximum 30 min | $27.99 | one-time |
| Maximum 60 min | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Good performance
- 💯 Useful features
- 🔥 Best browser
- 🎉 Excellent app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Forced 5-star rating to unlock features
- 🔍 Limited recording time
- 💸 Paid upgrades required
- 📺 Ads included
- 🐛 Occasional crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Recording failures
- Compatibility issues with older devices
- Freezing/crashing on certain actions

**Requested features**

- Longer recording time
- More customization options
- Ability to save/export recordings
- Improved stability and reliability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Second Browser free?

Second Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is RBrowser free?

RBrowser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Second Browser or RBrowser have ads?

RBrowser shows ads; Second Browser does not.

### Which is updated more often, Second Browser or RBrowser?

Second Browser ships an update every 2 months, and RBrowser every 2 weeks. Most recently, Second Browser was updated on September 19, 2026 and RBrowser on October 2, 2026.

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