Aloha Browser vs Private Browser ++
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Private browsing
- Unlimited VPN
- Ad blocker
- Media player with background playback
- Data saver
- Private tabs with TouchID/Passcode lock
- QR code reader
Read full descriptionHide full description
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
Private Browser ++
This secure web browser prioritizes user privacy with features like a tracking-free search engine and no-image mode. Access browsing history and bookmarks securely using biometric authentication. Enjoy a modern, multi-tab interface with eye-friendly vision protection.
- Tracking-free search engine
- Biometric access to history
- Biometric access to bookmarks
- No-Image mode
- Vision protection mode
- Multi-tab design
Read full descriptionHide full description
Private Browser is a fast, secure, and modern web browser. Privacy is the #1 goal in its design, whatever is browsed stays here. We didn’t just give up convenience for privacy - you can still access browsing history and bookmarks through Touch ID or Face ID. - Always launch from search engine, never displays your - Use a search engine that doesn’t track you - Allows accessing bookmarks with Touch ID or Face ID authentication (on eligible devices, in-app purchase required) - Allows accessing history with Touch ID or Face ID authentication (on eligible devices, in-app purchase required) - No-Image mode: hides all images from a website - Vision protection mode: change background color to a color that’s friendly on the eyes - Modern, multi-tab design Acknowledgements: - Photo by Gnist Design from Pexels • Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase.
Screenshots
Verdict
Aloha Browser and Private Browser ++ both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 92% of Private Browser ++'s written reviews are positive against 49% of Aloha Browser's. Private Browser ++ also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). Aloha Browser's advantage is ratings volume (313K vs 33) and chart position (#95 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
Both are free to download. Aloha Browser sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Private Browser ++ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 Private Browser ++. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Aloha Browser has 313K ratings behind it against 33, 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 92% of Private Browser ++'s.
| Parameter | Aloha Browser | Private Browser ++ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (313K ratings) | 4.7 (33 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 49.2% of reviews | 91.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 313K — better | 33 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #95 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 387 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Aloha Mobile | Touchberry |
Customer experience
Aloha Browser
Private Browser ++
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
Private Browser ++
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Aloha Browser
- Aloha Premium & VPN (Monthly)$1.991 Month
- Aloha Premium & VPN (Monthly)4 variants$3.991 Month
- Aloha Premium & VPN (Monthly)$4.991 Month
Show 7 moreShow fewer
- 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
Private Browser ++
- Entire Life Premium Feature$4.99
Questions
Is Aloha Browser free?
Is Private Browser ++ free?
Which has better reviews, Aloha Browser or Private Browser ++?
Do Aloha Browser or Private Browser ++ have ads?
Other comparisons















