# SPIN Safe Browser vs Private Browser

The clearest difference is update cadence: Private Browser at weekly against SPIN Safe Browser's every 6 weeks. Private Browser also leads on review sentiment (68% vs 53%). SPIN Safe Browser's advantage is ratings volume (2.7K vs 227). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SPIN Safe Browser sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Private Browser sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for SPIN Safe Browser against 4.5 for Private Browser. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SPIN Safe Browser has 2.7K ratings behind it against 227, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 53% of SPIN Safe Browser's written reviews are positive against 68% of Private Browser's.

SPIN Safe Browser ships an update every 6 weeks, Private Browser weekly. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | SPIN Safe Browser | Private Browser |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (2.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spin-safe-browser/id1069119528/reviews) | **[4.5 (227 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-browser-brovacy/id1630781823/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.7K** | 227 |
| Positive reviews | 53.0% of reviews | **68.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 267 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [National Education Technologies Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1053543709) | [Actowise LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1563247119) |

## What reviewers say

### SPIN Safe Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spin-safe-browser/id1069119528)

This app provides a secure browsing experience by automatically blocking adult content, pornography, and harmful websites. It offers enhanced safety features and ensures safe search results on popular engines.

**Highlights:** Automatic content blocking, Safe search enforcement, YouTube Restricted Mode, Passcode protection, Domain blocking/allowing, Ad-free experience (with subscription)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SPIN+ Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| SPIN+ Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Useful
- 🔒 Safe browsing
- 👍 Great app
- 🔒 Blocks inappropriate content

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy
- 🐛 Freezes when switching tabs
- 🐛 Doesn't load images/videos
- 🐛 Doesn't work offline

**Reported bugs**

- Can't delete the app
- YouTube videos not blocked
- Bypass filters using Google search
- Crashes when opening tabs

**Requested features**

- Add dark mode option
- Allow customization of blocked sites
- Improve tab management
- Better integration with iOS features


### Private Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-browser-brovacy/id1630781823)

This privacy-focused browser offers a minimalist, full-screen experience. It automatically clears browsing data upon exit and includes features like app locking and a "Burn Everything" option for complete privacy.

**Highlights:** Full screen browsing, Automatic private browsing data clearing, History-less and tracking-less browsing, Application lock, "Burn Everything" reset option, Easy zoom adjustment, Quick tab access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Lifetime | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pro Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 🔒 Good privacy protection
- 👍 Easy to use
- ✨ Brilliant app
- 👍 Works as intended

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Charged for $0 promo
- 🐛 No refund eligibility
- 🐛 App asks for review too soon
- 🐛 Tabs reset on closing
- 🐛 No support reply

**Reported bugs**

- Charged $10 for $0 promo
- Tabs reset when app is closed
- Randomly switches search engine (Google to Bing)
- Ads appear at start-up after free promotion

**Requested features**

- Force dark mode on pages
- Add Chinese language support
- Keep browsing history private and secured
- Add more to keep prying eyes away from history
- Ability to return to previous browsing session


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SPIN Safe Browser free?

SPIN Safe 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, SPIN Safe Browser or Private Browser?

Private Browser is rated higher. SPIN Safe Browser averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.7K ratings, while Private Browser averages 4.5 from 227 ratings.

### Do SPIN Safe Browser or Private Browser have ads?

Neither SPIN Safe Browser nor Private Browser shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SPIN Safe Browser or Private Browser?

SPIN Safe Browser ships an update every 6 weeks, and Private Browser weekly. Most recently, SPIN Safe Browser was updated on October 16, 2026 and Private Browser on October 16, 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.*