# Tob Browser + Private Browser vs Private Browser

The clearest difference is rating: Private Browser at 3.7 against Tob Browser + Private Browser's 3.0. Private Browser also leads on review sentiment (76% vs 37%). Tob Browser + Private Browser's advantage is monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and ratings volume (473 vs 10). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tob Browser + Private Browser sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Private Browser sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Private Browser holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tob Browser + Private Browser has 473 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of Tob Browser + Private Browser's written reviews are positive against 76% of Private Browser's.

Tob Browser + Private Browser ships an update every 2 months, Private Browser every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tob Browser + Private Browser | Private Browser |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (473 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tob-browser-plus-private-browser/id1063151782/reviews) | **[3.7 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-browser-web-browser/id1661034319/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **473** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 37.3% of reviews | **76.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Subscription |
| Size | 41 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Privacy Browser Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499146512) | [Unicorn VPN LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1513310581) |

## What reviewers say

### Tob Browser + Private Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tob-browser-plus-private-browser/id1063151782)

This app offers a private browsing experience by masking your IP address and blocking ads. It allows access to .onion websites and provides tools to clear browsing data and disable tracking scripts. Browsing may be slower due to the anonymization network.

**Highlights:** Anonymous internet browsing, Access .onion websites, Change IP address, Clear cookies and cache, Disable tracking scripts, Built-in content blocker

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited A | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited B | $19.99 | per month |
| Unlimited C | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast browsing
- 🔒 Secure and private
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 💡 Tor-like functionality on iOS

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Doesn't load certain pages
- 🐛 Captchas not working properly
- 💰 Expensive subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on launch
- Freezes when opening multiple tabs
- Search functionality not working
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Allow disabling of active scripting
- Improve captcha handling
- Add more VPN options
- Provide better subscription clarity


### Private Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-browser-web-browser/id1661034319)

Browse the web privately and securely with a built-in VPN. Enjoy ad-free browsing, protect your IP address, and encrypt your internet traffic. Offers advanced privacy tools and a distraction-free experience.

**Highlights:** Built-in VPN, Private browsing, Ad blocker, Encrypts web traffic, Hides IP address, No-logs policy

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly + Free Trial | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $29.99 | per month |
| Monthly Browser Subscription | $37.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $149.99 | per year |
| Yearly: Private Browser | $299.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tob Browser + Private Browser free?

Tob Browser + Private Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Private Browser free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Tob Browser + Private Browser or Private Browser?

Private Browser is rated higher. Tob Browser + Private Browser averages 3.0 out of 5 from 473 ratings, while Private Browser averages 3.7 from 10 ratings.

### Do Tob Browser + Private Browser or Private Browser have ads?

Neither Tob Browser + Private Browser nor Private Browser shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tob Browser + Private Browser or Private Browser?

Tob Browser + Private Browser ships an update every 2 months, and Private Browser every 3 months. Most recently, Tob Browser + Private Browser was updated on October 12, 2026 and Private Browser on September 29, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*