Comparison

Second Browser vs Phoenix Browser + Proxy VPN

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Second Browser

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Sometimes when you’re using Safari, you need to view another webpage at the same time. You can use the new iPad multitasking features Split View and Slide Over to do just that with Second Browser. Once you open Second Browser, just type in or paste in the URL you’d like to visit and tap “Let’s Go”. Because Second Browser is based on Apple’s Safari technology, if you use a Content Blocker in Safari, Second Browser will too. Using the Second Browser Action Extension in Safari, you can send your current open Safari page to Second Browser. Second Browser will also remember the last URL you visited, so there is no losing your place if you close Second Browser.

About

Phoenix Browser + Proxy VPN

A fast, private web browser offering ad blocking, data saving, and a free unlimited VPN. Download videos, browse incognito, and customize your experience with various modes and search engines.

Highlights
  • Fast browsing and downloads
  • Ad blocker
  • Data saver
  • Incognito browsing
  • Free unlimited VPN
  • Reader mode
  • Night/Bright mode
Features
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Phoenix Browser by Timon Software is a fast, free, full-featured web browser that provides maximum privacy and security. Fast Browsing and Downloads: Access websites, download multiple files (videos, audio, documents and more) with the speed of light. Download online videos easily from lots of websites. Ad Block: Block annoying adverts and popups, save time and increase loading speed. Ad Block blocks various forms of annoying ads, pop-ups and banners to make your browsing comfortable. It not only speeds up the page loading speed but also reduces Internet data usage. Data Saver: Stream movies, download files, browse more with less data on any website. Phoenix Browser could compress data, speed up navigation and help you save a lot of cellular data traffic. Incognito Browsing Incognito tab makes your browsing experience perfectly private without leaving any history, cookies, cache, etc. Search Engines Switch search engines according to your preference. We support Google, Yahoo, Ask, Yandex, AOL, DuckDuckGo and Bing. Multi-Tab Manager Easy switching of pages from multiple websites. Using multi-tab manager will make your browsing experience smoother. Reader Mode No Image Mode disables image and video loading to save data on a poor network connection. Night/Bright Mode Night Mode protects your eyes when browsing in darkness. Bright mode prevents the screen from going dark. Find in Page/Translate Search to find whatever you need in website pages, and translation function is supported. Free Unlimited VPN: taking your Internet freedom and security to the next level We are a group of enthusiasts whose main concern is the current lack of Internet privacy. Most private web browsers out there are very simple and do not offer extra features like regular browsers do. But private browsing should not be boring. That’s why we have created Phoenix Browser. Our mission is to keep you safe, entertained, and make your web browsing as private as you want it to be. Privacy Policy: https://skysaver.net/privacy.html Terms of Service: https://skysaver.net/term.html Support Need support? Need to leave a feedback? Suggestions? Reach us by sending an email to: contact@skysaver.net!

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Second Browser at none against Phoenix Browser + Proxy VPN's 4. Second Browser also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13). Phoenix Browser + Proxy VPN's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price 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. Phoenix Browser + Proxy VPN sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Second Browser asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Second Browser ships an update every 2 months, Phoenix Browser + Proxy VPN every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Second Browser versus Phoenix Browser + Proxy VPN: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSecond BrowserPhoenix Browser + Proxy VPN
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—90.4% of reviews
Number of ratings—2K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better13
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB73 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperYoeyo, Ltd.TIMON SOFTWARE CO., LTD

Bugs and requests

Second Browser

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Phoenix Browser + Proxy VPN

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Display issues on certain websites
  • Inconsistent VPN connectivity

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add option to set as default browser
  • Improve tab management and session handling
  • Implement a built-in video downloader
  • Introduce a dark mode option

In-app purchases

None

Second Browser

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Phoenix Browser + Proxy VPN

Subscriptions4
  • 1 Month Premium$5.991 Month
  • 3 Month Premium$12.993 Months
  • 6 Months Premium$19.996 Months
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  • 1 Year Premium$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Second Browser free?
Second Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Phoenix Browser + Proxy VPN free?
Phoenix Browser + Proxy VPN is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Second Browser or Phoenix Browser + Proxy VPN have ads?
Phoenix Browser + Proxy VPN shows ads; Second Browser does not.
Which is updated more often, Second Browser or Phoenix Browser + Proxy VPN?
Second Browser ships an update every 2 months, and Phoenix Browser + Proxy VPN every 3 weeks. Most recently, Second Browser was updated on October 6, 2026 and Phoenix Browser + Proxy VPN on October 24, 2026.

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