# Aloha Browser vs UPX Private Browser

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Aloha Browser | UPX Private Browser |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (313K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aloha-browser-private-vpn/id1105317682/reviews)** | [4.6 (8.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/upx-private-browser/id1490004521/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **313K** | 8.8K |
| Positive reviews | **49.2% of reviews** | 41.1% 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 | **#98** | — |
| Size | 387 MB | 334 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Aloha Mobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/1105317681) | [Prox Solut LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1477750014) |

## What reviewers say

### Aloha Browser

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

**Currently charting:** #98 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


### UPX Private Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/upx-private-browser/id1490004521)

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:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $7.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


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