# Aloha Browser vs Private Browser

The clearest difference is ads: Aloha Browser at none against Private Browser's shown. Aloha Browser also leads on ratings volume (313K vs 4K) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Private Browser's advantage is review sentiment (82% vs 49%) and iOS requirement (12.1 vs 16.0). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Aloha Browser sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Private Browser sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 4.6 for Private Browser. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Aloha Browser has 313K ratings behind it against 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 82% of Private Browser's.

Aloha Browser ships an update fortnightly, Private Browser every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Aloha Browser | Private Browser |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (313K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aloha-browser-private-vpn/id1105317682/reviews)** | [4.6 (4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-browser-vpn-proxy/id1476240227/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **313K** | 4K |
| Positive reviews | 49.2% of reviews | **81.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#96** | — |
| Size | 387 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **12.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Aloha Mobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/1105317681) | [Shanghai Xiangyuan Network Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1459254605) |

## What reviewers say

### Aloha Browser

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

**Currently charting:** #96 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 (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aloha Premium & VPN (Monthly) | $1.99 | per month |
| Aloha Premium & VPN (Monthly) | $3.99 | 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


### Private Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-browser-vpn-proxy/id1476240227)

Browse the internet securely and privately with a fast, free, and stable web browser. It offers a free VPN proxy for enhanced privacy and security, with unlimited traffic and a simple one-tap connection. Access all websites and enjoy multi-window features without registration.

**Highlights:** Free VPN proxy, Unlimited secure internet, One-tap connection, Strongest privacy and security, High-speed unlimited traffic, Multi-window and label support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP | $4.99 | per month |
| VIP for 1 Yearly | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 🔒 Secure and private browsing
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 💡 Integrated VPN functionality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and glitches
- 💰 Aggressive advertising and in-app purchases
- 📵 Difficulty accessing certain features without 5-star review

**Reported bugs**

- Downloading issues
- Compatibility problems on older devices
- VPN connection instability

**Requested features**

- Landscape mode support
- Dark mode option
- Improved search history and bookmarking


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Aloha Browser free?

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

### Is Private Browser free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Aloha Browser or Private Browser?

Aloha Browser is rated higher. Aloha Browser averages 4.7 out of 5 from 313K ratings, while Private Browser averages 4.6 from 4K ratings.

### Do Aloha Browser or Private Browser have ads?

Private Browser shows ads; Aloha Browser does not.

### Which is updated more often, Aloha Browser or Private Browser?

Aloha Browser ships an update fortnightly, and Private Browser every 2 months. Most recently, Aloha Browser was updated on September 26, 2026 and Private Browser on September 22, 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.*