# Isolate Browser vs CAL

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CAL at 43% against Isolate Browser's 0%. CAL also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 123 months). Isolate Browser's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Isolate Browser sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and CAL sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CAL holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 9 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Isolate Browser's written reviews are positive against 43% of CAL's.

Isolate Browser ships an update every 123 months, CAL every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Isolate Browser | CAL |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/isolate-browser/id1094964458/reviews) | **[4.6 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cal-secret-photo-vault/id1455805579/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **9** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **42.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 123 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 3 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [碧珍 刘](https://appshunter.io/developer/372781020) | [Wiz Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1436470398) |

## What reviewers say

### Isolate Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/isolate-browser/id1094964458)

This browser prioritizes your privacy with default private sessions, tracker blocking, and app lock features. It offers a clean interface and customizable search options, with optional pro tools for advanced control.

**Highlights:** Private browsing by default, App lock with passcode/biometrics, Tracker and ad blocking, Optional full-screen browsing, Tab and bookmark management, Customizable search engine and homepage

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Isolate Browser Pro Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Isolate Browser Pro  Yearly | $6.99 | per year |
| Isolate Browser Pro Lifetime | $12.99 | one-time |


### CAL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cal-secret-photo-vault/id1455805579)

Securely store photos, videos, contacts, and passwords in a locked vault. Features a private browser with ad and hacker blocking, and optional VPN for premium users. An all-in-one mobile security solution.

**Highlights:** Private photo and video vault, Password storage, Secret contact list, Anonymous browser with adblock, Virtual Private Network (VPN), Encrypted data storage

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| Package Premium Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Annually | $19.49 | per year |
| Premium - Secret Data Annually | $20.99 | per year |
| Package Premium Lifetime | $30.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Isolate Browser free?

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

### Is CAL free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Isolate Browser or CAL?

CAL is rated higher. Isolate Browser averages 3.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while CAL averages 4.6 from 9 ratings.

### Do Isolate Browser or CAL have ads?

Neither Isolate Browser nor CAL shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Isolate Browser or CAL?

Isolate Browser ships an update every 123 months, and CAL every 2 weeks. Most recently, Isolate Browser was updated on October 24, 2026 and CAL on October 25, 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.*