# Aloha Browser vs Microsoft Edge

The clearest difference is chart position: Microsoft Edge at #5 against Aloha Browser's #111. 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.

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.

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.

Aloha Browser ships an update fortnightly, Microsoft Edge weekly. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Aloha Browser | Microsoft Edge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (314K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aloha-browser-private-vpn/id1105317682/reviews) | **[4.7 (591K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microsoft-edge/id1288723196/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 314K | **591K** |
| Positive reviews | 49.3% of reviews | **57.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #111 | **#5** |
| Size | 264 MB | 460 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Aloha Mobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/1105317681) | [Microsoft Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/298856275) |

## What reviewers say

### Aloha Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aloha-browser-private-vpn/id1105317682)

**Currently charting:** #111 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aloha Premium & VPN (Monthly) | $1.99 | per month |
| Aloha Premium & VPN (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Aloha Premium & VPN (Monthly) | $4.49 | per month |
| Aloha Premium & VPN (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| Aloha Premium & VPN (Monthly) | $5.49 | per month |
| Aloha Premium & VPN (Monthly) | $5.99 | per month |
| Aloha Premium & VPN (Monthly) | $6.99 | per month |
| Aloha Premium & VPN (Monthly) | $7.99 | per month |
| Aloha Premium & VPN (Monthly) | $7.99 | per month |
| Aloha Premium & VPN (Monthly) | $8.99 | per month |
| Aloha Premium & VPN (Monthly) | $10.49 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

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


### Microsoft Edge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microsoft-edge/id1288723196)

**Currently charting:** #5 Top Free · Utilities, #150 Top Free (US App Store)

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:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Microsoft 365 Personal | $9.99 | per month |
| Microsoft 365 Premium | $19.99 | per month |
| Microsoft Copilot Pro | $20.00 | per month |
| Microsoft 365 Personal | $99.99 | per year |
| Microsoft 365 Premium | $199.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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 21, 2026 and Microsoft Edge on October 21, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Aloha Browser or Microsoft Edge?

Aloha Browser currently peaks at #111 in the App Store charts, and Microsoft Edge at #5. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

---

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