Comparison

Aloha Browser vs RedApp Browser

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

RedApp Browser

This browser offers exceptional speed, robust privacy features, and extensive customization options. It includes advanced tracking protection, private browsing, and integrated tools for managing downloads, files, and notes.

Highlights
  • Fast and efficient browsing
  • Advanced privacy and tracking protection
  • Private browsing with biometric lock
  • Integrated download and file manager
  • Customizable interface and toolbars
  • Notes and music chart features
  • Widgets for quick access
Features
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RedApp browser is super fast, safe with the highest privacy capabilities, cool interface and many great useful features. Most importantly, RedApp provides the best customization capabilities for users in a way never seen before in any other browser application. Now, let's start exploring RedApp together! Main features: • Fast, smart, integrates many great add-ons, security and energy efficiency than other browsers. • Search intelligently. Easily access shortcuts to search providers including Wikipedia, Twitter, YouTube, Amazon etc. • Private browsing. Using Passcode/TouchID or FaceID protection helps you keep more privacy and security in your business. • Tracking Protection. Let you identify advertisers and others who track your online behavior, and remove the cross‑site tracking data they leave behind. • Privacy Protection. Be protected with leading privacy and security features such as HTTPS Everywhere (encrypted data traffic), script blocking, cookie blocking, and private tabs. • Notes. Allows you to organize and manage notes when you need to note down any content you need while browsing. • Music Charts. Allows you to explore iTunes Charts with Top Songs, Top Albums, Top Playlists, Top Videos... • Player Manager. You can play video links from YouTube, Vimeo while browsing. Play audio in background and without any annoying ads. • Download Manager, File Manager and Sharing Manager. Let you download, manage files or links and share them to nearby devices. Use Wi-Fi or WebDAV sharing to let you transfer files directly to other nearby devices (mobile or PC). In addition, it also allows you to instantly send messages and files to anyone around you (Nearby Chat). • Widgets. Supports many useful widgets such as Calendar, Top Sites, Your Library, Music Charts, Notes, Video Meetings, Tracking Protection, Website Redirects, URL Shortcuts... • Default Browser. From iOS 14, set RedApp as your default browser! Select Settings - scroll down to select RedApp - select RedApp as the Default Browser App. Additional Features: • Appearance. Use system Light/Dark mode or choose a predefined theme. • Theme Color. Change any text color you want. • Toolbar Color. Select a color-coded predefined toolbar. • Customize the toolbar. Allows adding or removing menu buttons. • Address Bar. Displayed at Top or Bottom. • Wallpapers. Set background image for New Tab. • Allows customization of font-size • Reader Mode. Always on. • Require Passcode/TouchID or FaceID when the screen is locked. • Pop-up blocker. • Saves battery and data. • HTTPS everywhere (for security). • Script blocking. • Browsing history/Reading List/Bookmarks. • Private and recent tabs. • Night Mode. Easily read in low light. • Blocks cookie consent notifications by default. • Use voice search in the browser. • Import/export bookmarks to another browser. AND you can explore other useful features in Settings. With the idea of creating an all-in-one app, it means that when you use the RedApp browser, you will have all you need. Therefore, RedApp always tries, always discovers useful features, always improves, always listens to suggestions from all users... to make RedApp better and better! You will feel RedApp is yours and very safe to use. Love the app? Rate us! Your feedback is music to our ears, and it helps us make RedApp even better. Got a question? Please drop us a line at: mqmedia29@gmail.com

Screenshots

Aloha Browser4 screens
RedApp Browser4 screens

Verdict

The call

Aloha Browser and RedApp Browser both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 81% of RedApp Browser's written reviews are positive against 49% of Aloha Browser's. RedApp Browser also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). Aloha Browser's advantage is ratings volume (314K vs 2.4K) and chart position (#119 vs unranked). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 RedApp Browser sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. 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 4.6 for RedApp Browser. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Aloha Browser has 314K ratings behind it against 2.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 49% of Aloha Browser's written reviews are positive against 81% of RedApp Browser's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Aloha Browser ships an update fortnightly, RedApp Browser every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 18, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Aloha Browser versus RedApp Browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAloha BrowserRedApp Browser
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (314K ratings) — better4.6 (2.4K ratings)
Positive reviews49.3% of reviews81.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings314K — better2.4K
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#119 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size264 MB86 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperAloha MobileMinh Tran

Customer experience

Aloha Browser

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

RedApp Browser

All ratings2,414 ratings
Positive89.5%
Neutral3.7%
Negative6.8%
Written reviews394 reviews
Positive81.2%
Neutral5.8%
Negative12.9%

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

RedApp Browser

From 2.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and smooth performance
  • 👍 Highly customizable
  • 🔒 Robust security and privacy features
  • 💡 Innovative and unique features
  • 👍 Excellent for streaming and media playback

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and stability issues
  • 🐛 Bookmarks and downloads disappearing
  • 🐛 Translation feature not working properly
  • 🐛 Issues with ad-blocking and YouTube ads
  • 🐛 Overwriting of shortcuts and homepage settings

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

RedApp Browser

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Crashes on startup after updates
  • Compatibility issues with older devices
  • Bookmarks and downloads disappearing
  • Translation feature not working
  • Ad-blocking and YouTube ads not working
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  • Overwriting of shortcuts and homepage settings

Requested features

8 requests
  • Add more gesture options (2/3 finger swiping, pinching)
  • Provide more customization options (tab view, color themes, etc.)
  • Implement per-website settings (zoom, etc.)
  • Add a private mode that is always on
  • Integrate a user-script manager
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  • Improve tab management and reordering
  • Implement RSS feed support
  • Allow setting as default browser on iOS

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
8 purchases

RedApp Browser

One-time8
  • Small Tip$1.99
  • Medium Tip$4.99
  • Large Tip$9.99
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  • Large Tip II$24.99
  • Large Tip III$49.99
  • Large Tip IV$99.99
  • Large Tip V$249.99
  • Large Tip VI$499.99

Questions

Is Aloha Browser free?
Aloha Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RedApp Browser free?
RedApp Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Aloha Browser or RedApp Browser?
Aloha Browser is rated higher. Aloha Browser averages 4.7 out of 5 from 314K ratings, while RedApp Browser averages 4.6 from 2.4K ratings.
Do Aloha Browser or RedApp Browser have ads?
Neither Aloha Browser nor RedApp Browser shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Aloha Browser or RedApp Browser?
Aloha Browser ships an update fortnightly, and RedApp Browser every 5 days. Most recently, Aloha Browser was updated on October 18, 2026 and RedApp Browser on October 18, 2026.

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