Comparison

Aloha Browser vs Microsoft Edge

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

Head to head
About

Aloha Browser

This app offers a secure and private browsing experience with a built-in VPN and ad blocker. Enjoy media playback, background audio, and data saving features. Premium options unlock enhanced VPN capabilities and file sharing.

Highlights
  • Private browsing
  • Unlimited VPN
  • Ad blocker
  • Media player with background playback
  • Data saver
  • Private tabs with TouchID/Passcode lock
  • QR code reader
Features
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Your privacy should be the default, not a feature. Aloha Browser gives you everything you need to browse privately, block ads and trackers, and download files — in one app, with nothing extra to install. Hundreds of millions of users trust Aloha because it does what other browsers won't: it puts your privacy first by default, not as an afterthought. BLOCK ADS AUTOMATICALLY Ads slow you down and track you across the web. Aloha removes them before they load — every page is faster, cleaner, and distraction-free with no ads. No setup required. BROWSE WITH A BUILT-IN FREE VPN Protect your connection on any network with Aloha's integrated VPN. Choose from 80+ server locations worldwide, secured with 256-bit AES encryption and DNS leak protection. VPN traffic is compressed and encrypted to reduce bandwidth usage. One tap to activate — no separate app, no data caps for everyday use. DOWNLOAD VIDEOS AND FILES Save videos, music, and documents directly from any web page. Aloha's built-in downloader handles the formats other browsers can't. Play media in the background, manage files with ease, and lock sensitive downloads with biometric protection. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Aloha doesn't log your activity — ever. There's nothing to share because there's nothing stored. Combined with the VPN, automatic ad blocking, and TrafficMask, you get full-stack privacy that goes far beyond what incognito mode offers. PRIVATE AI — NO SURVEILLANCE Use AI to summarize, translate, and answer questions without your prompts being logged, profiled, or used to train models. Private by default. BUILT FOR YOUR DAILY WEB Tabbed browsing with a clean, fast interface. Sync bookmarks and tabs across devices linked to your Aloha account. Scan QR codes instantly. Explore Web3 domains and dApps with full native support. Everything works together, beautifully. ALOHA PREMIUM Upgrade for enhanced VPN country selection, device-wide VPN protection, VPN auto-start, Wi-Fi file sharing, ZIP compression support, and premium themes. Aloha Premium is available at $7.99/month or $69.99/year (USD). Prices may vary by region. Subscriptions renew automatically unless turned off at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage subscriptions in your Apple Account settings. Any unused free trial portion is forfeited upon purchase. Privacy policy: https://alohabrowser.com/policy.html Terms & Conditions: https://alohabrowser.com/terms.html ABOUT ALOHA We're a team dedicated to proving that privacy and a great browsing experience aren't mutually exclusive. While other browsers bolt on privacy features as add-ons, we built Aloha from the ground up to keep your data yours — verified by an independent third-party audit from Leviathan Security Group. Discover more: https://alohabrowser.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/alohavpnbrowser X: https://x.com/alohabrowser For feedback and support, please email support@alohabrowser.com

About

Microsoft Edge

This AI-powered browser integrates a personal assistant to enhance productivity. It helps summarize content, answer questions, and create images using advanced AI models. Customize your browsing with extensions and enjoy enhanced privacy and security features.

Highlights
  • AI-powered browsing with Copilot
  • Summarize articles, videos, and PDFs
  • Generate images with AI
  • Voice commands for AI assistant
  • AI writing and translation tools
  • Browser extensions for customization
  • Enhanced privacy and security features
Features
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Browse with Microsoft Edge, your everyday web browser with built-in Copilot. From finding information to making sense of it, Copilot works alongside you to streamline everyday browsing, so you can turn ideas into action and get it done faster. Copilot in Edge helps you search, browse, and explore, so you can make decisions faster with more confidence, all in one place. Summarize lengthy articles and videos, get answers about what you are browsing, and turn ideas into drafts or images – without breaking your flow. Whether you need a quick answer or deeper help, Copilot in Edge adapts to support how you work, right when you need it. Stay safer with built-in security tools like tracking prevention, AdBlock Plus and Microsoft Defender Smartscreen. When you want extra privacy, switch to InPrivate mode to keep your browsing history protected. Do more with less effort. With Microsoft Edge, everyday browsing is faster, more intuitive, and focused. Explore the web effortlessly with Copilot built-in • The Copilot-inspired new tab page brings together Copilot with browsing. Now your queries will get routed to search, chat or web automatically – all in one place. • Copilot understands context across your open tabs, helping you compare information, summarize, brainstorm and connect ideas across pages, so you can move faster and make decisions with confidence without switching tabs. • Get help from what’s on your screen. With Vision, Copilot can scan, analyze, and brainstorm with you on the content you’re browsing. • Quickly summarize the content of the webpage, PDF or video you are viewing • Get the right level of help for the moment—quick answers when you’re moving fast, deeper insights when you need it. Make the most of your time online • Microsoft Edge is a fast, reliable web browser designed to help you stay focused and get things done. • Listen to articles and pages with Read Aloud while multitasking, using natural sounding voices in your preferred language. • Group tabs by topic with one click to keep browsing organized and clutter free. • Customize your experience with extensions for shopping, blocking distractions, and more. • View webpages your way with page translation as you browse. • Earn Microsoft Rewards points faster by browsing in Microsoft Edge. Stay safer online • Tracking Prevention helps protect your personal data. • InPrivate mode keeps your activity private. • Password monitoring alerts you if saved credentials are found on the dark web. • AdBlock Plus blocks unwanted ads and distractions. • Microsoft Defender SmartScreen helps protect you from phishing and malware. Some screens are simulated, subject to change.

Screenshots

Aloha Browser4 screens
Microsoft Edge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: Microsoft Edge at #5 against Aloha Browser's #117. Microsoft Edge also leads on update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly) and review sentiment (58% vs 49%). Aloha Browser's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Aloha Browser sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Microsoft Edge sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Aloha Browser against 4.7 for Microsoft Edge. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 314K and 591K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 49% of Aloha Browser's written reviews are positive against 58% of Microsoft Edge's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Aloha Browser ships an update fortnightly, Microsoft Edge weekly. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Aloha Browser versus Microsoft Edge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAloha BrowserMicrosoft Edge
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (314K ratings)4.7 (591K ratings) — better
Positive reviews49.3% of reviews57.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings314K591K — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#117#5 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size264 MB460 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperAloha MobileMicrosoft Corporation

Customer experience

Aloha Browser

All ratings313,838 ratings
Positive91.6%
Neutral3.5%
Negative4.8%
Written reviews1,557 reviews
Positive49.3%
Neutral8.0%
Negative42.7%

Microsoft Edge

All ratings590,405 ratings
Positive93.0%
Neutral2.9%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews2,282 reviews
Positive57.9%
Neutral8.4%
Negative33.7%

User reviews

Aloha Browser

From 314K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and efficient browser
  • 🔒 Secure and private browsing
  • 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
  • 🎥 Excellent video player with advanced controls
  • 💾 Reliable file downloading and management

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and stability issues
  • 🔋 Concerns about high battery consumption
  • 📢 Intrusive ads and notifications
  • 🔍 Lack of search functionality within the app

Microsoft Edge

From 591K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and smooth performance
  • 👍 Seamless integration with Windows devices
  • 🔒 Robust security features
  • 💡 Useful built-in tools (e.g. read aloud, translate)

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and freezes
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 💤 Lack of customization options
  • 🤔 Issues with syncing bookmarks/history

Bugs and requests

Aloha Browser

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Video playback issues when switching between apps or locking the device
  • Inconsistent behavior when downloading files from different websites
  • VPN connection problems and disconnections

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add dark mode option
  • Improve tab management and organization
  • Implement background audio playback
  • Introduce password protection for sensitive folders

Microsoft Edge

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Address rendering issues on certain websites
  • Fix problems with the address bar and search functionality
  • Resolve issues with downloading and saving files

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add support for extensions/add-ons
  • Allow customization of the home screen
  • Improve syncing capabilities across devices
  • Implement a true 'reader mode' for articles

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Aloha Browser

Subscriptions11
  • Aloha Premium & VPN (Monthly)$1.991 Month
  • Aloha Premium & VPN (Monthly)3 variants$3.991 Month
  • Aloha Premium & VPN (Monthly)$4.491 Month
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  • Aloha Premium & VPN (Monthly)$4.991 Month
  • Aloha Premium & VPN (Monthly)$5.491 Month
  • Aloha Premium & VPN (Monthly)2 variants$5.991 Month
  • Aloha Premium & VPN (Monthly)7 Days trial2 variants$6.991 Month
  • Aloha Premium & VPN (Monthly)$7.991 Month
  • Aloha Premium & VPN (Monthly)7 Days trial2 variants$7.991 Month
  • Aloha Premium & VPN (Monthly)1 Month trial$8.991 Month
  • Aloha Premium & VPN (Monthly)7 Days trial$10.491 Month
5 purchases

Microsoft Edge

Subscriptions5
  • Microsoft 365 Personal$9.991 Month
  • Microsoft 365 Premium1 Month trial$19.991 Month
  • Microsoft Copilot Pro$20.001 Month
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  • Microsoft 365 Personal$99.991 Year
  • Microsoft 365 Premium1 Month trial$199.991 Year

Questions

Is Aloha Browser free?
Aloha Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Microsoft Edge free?
Microsoft Edge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Aloha Browser or Microsoft Edge?
Microsoft Edge is rated higher. Aloha Browser averages 4.7 out of 5 from 314K ratings, while Microsoft Edge averages 4.7 from 591K ratings.
Do Aloha Browser or Microsoft Edge have ads?
Neither Aloha Browser nor Microsoft Edge shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Aloha Browser or Microsoft Edge?
Aloha Browser ships an update fortnightly, and Microsoft Edge weekly. Most recently, Aloha Browser was updated on October 20, 2026 and Microsoft Edge on October 20, 2026.
Which is more popular, Aloha Browser or Microsoft Edge?
Aloha Browser currently peaks at #117 in the App Store charts, and Microsoft Edge at #5. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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