Comparison

Aloha Browser vs UPX Private 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

UPX Private Browser

Browse the internet securely and anonymously with advanced encryption and an incognito mode. Enjoy fast connections and leave no trace of your online activity. Premium features offer an ad-free experience and enhanced performance.

Highlights
  • Advanced encryption for data security
  • Anonymous surfing with IP masking
  • Incognito browser mode
  • Super fast connection speeds
  • No logs of browsing history
  • Multiple language support
Features
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Key Features: • Free, unlimited personal use. • Easy to download, install and use. No registration, no configuration, no limits. • Automatic selection of protocols to provide fast, reliable and secure web access. • Multiple language support for all websites. ► ADVANCED ENCRYPTION UPX provides a safe and secure tunnel for all your login credentials, passwords and other sensitive information to go through, protecting them from being accessed and intercepted by anyone who could be monitoring and tracking your moves on the internet. With private internet access that UPX offers, stay safe and protect data privacy while using public Wi-fi hotspot. ► ANONYMOUS SURFING UPX provides you full anonymity with no concern about being tracked by your ISP or anybody else as your IP will be changed. It is the right choice if you are looking for hide your ip on internet. Even more you will not have any history with embedded incognito browser mode. ► SUPER FAST BROWSER Be ready to get the most stable and turbo speed connection you have never experienced as UPX has multiple server locations from all over the world. ► LEAVE NO LOGS BEHIND UPX ensures that no one can access your browser activity and history. Your logs are invisible to ISPs and public wi-fi networks as UPX encrypts data using SSL protocols. Your logs are invisible to UPX too because UPX simply doesn't store it. UPX Browser Premium Service includes: No Advertisements: Ads will not be bothering you anymore. Fastest Connection: Special servers only dedicated to our subscribed users. Unlimited Bandwidth: Go as far as you can without any traffic or bandwidth limitations. Better Adblock: Next generation Adblock technology just for our premium users. ► SUBSCRIPTION INFO: 3-day free trial Payment will be charged to your iTunes account on confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the trial period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. When canceling a subscription, your subscription will stay active until the end of the period. Auto-renewal will be disabled, but the current subscription will not be refunded. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription. LEGAL Terms of Service: https://www.upxios.com/privacy.html Privacy Policy: https://www.upxios.com/termsofservice.html

Screenshots

Aloha Browser4 screens
UPX Private Browser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Aloha Browser at none against UPX Private Browser's shown. Aloha Browser also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (313K vs 8.8K). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and UPX Private Browser sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. 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 UPX Private Browser. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Aloha Browser has 313K ratings behind it against 8.8K, 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 41% of UPX Private Browser's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Aloha Browser ships an update fortnightly, UPX Private Browser every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Aloha Browser versus UPX Private Browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAloha BrowserUPX Private Browser
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (313K ratings) — better4.6 (8.8K ratings)
Positive reviews49.2% of reviews — better41.1% of reviews
Number of ratings313K — better8.8K
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#111 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size387 MB334 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperAloha MobileProx Solut LLC

Customer experience

Aloha Browser

All ratings312,995 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral3.5%
Negative4.8%
Written reviews1,524 reviews
Positive49.2%
Neutral8.1%
Negative42.7%

UPX Private Browser

All ratings8,817 ratings
Positive89.5%
Neutral3.4%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews95 reviews
Positive41.1%
Neutral6.3%
Negative52.6%

User reviews

Aloha Browser

From 313K 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

UPX Private Browser

From 8.8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Best app to use
  • 🚀 Fast and easy to use
  • 🔒 Excellent internal VPN

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes frequently
  • 🐛 Doesn't work for free users
  • 🔒 Requires location tracking
  • 💸 Aggressive subscription upsells
  • 🐛 Compatibility issues with iOS 14

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

UPX Private Browser

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Can't restore purchases after cancellation
  • Websites not loading properly
  • Video playback issues

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add a lifetime subscription option
  • Improve full-screen video playback
  • Add download functionality

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Aloha Browser

Subscriptions10
  • Aloha Premium & VPN (Monthly)$1.991 Month
  • Aloha Premium & VPN (Monthly)4 variants$3.991 Month
  • Aloha Premium & VPN (Monthly)$4.991 Month
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  • 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
3 purchases

UPX Private Browser

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Premium3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium$7.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium$79.991 Year

Questions

Is Aloha Browser free?
Aloha Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is UPX Private Browser free?
UPX Private Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Aloha Browser or UPX Private Browser?
Aloha Browser is rated higher. Aloha Browser averages 4.7 out of 5 from 313K ratings, while UPX Private Browser averages 4.6 from 8.8K ratings.
Do Aloha Browser or UPX Private Browser have ads?
UPX Private Browser shows ads; Aloha Browser does not.
Which is updated more often, Aloha Browser or UPX Private Browser?
Aloha Browser ships an update fortnightly, and UPX Private Browser every 2 months. Most recently, Aloha Browser was updated on September 29, 2026 and UPX Private Browser on September 28, 2026.

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