# Aloha Browser vs Halt

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Halt at none against Aloha Browser's 10. Halt also leads on update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). Aloha Browser's advantage is ratings volume (315K vs 2.4K) and chart position (#113 vs unranked). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Aloha Browser sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per month. Halt asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Aloha Browser against 4.5 for Halt. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Aloha Browser has 315K 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 40% of Halt's.

Aloha Browser ships an update fortnightly, Halt weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Aloha Browser | Halt |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (315K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aloha-browser-private-vpn/id1105317682/reviews)** | [4.5 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/halt-adblock-browser/id1529362535/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **315K** | 2.4K |
| Positive reviews | **49.5% of reviews** | 40.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#113** | — |
| Size | 284 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Aloha Mobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/1105317681) | [Pie Technologies Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1529362627) |

## What reviewers say

### Aloha Browser

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

**Currently charting:** #113 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

This app offers a private browsing experience with a built-in VPN and ad blocker. It allows users to download videos and files securely, and features private AI for summarized tasks without data logging. It also supports Web3 domains and dApps.

**Highlights:** Built-in free VPN, Automatic ad and tracker blocking, Video and file downloader, Private AI for summarization and translation, Tabbed browsing, Web3 and dApp support

**Features:** Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aloha Premium & VPN (Monthly) | $4.49 | 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) | $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


### Halt

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/halt-adblock-browser/id1529362535)

This browser offers a fast, secure, and ad-free web browsing experience. It blocks third-party ads, pop-ups, and malicious websites, while also saving battery life and data. Enjoy seamless browsing with built-in features and customization options.

**Highlights:** Built-in 3rd party ad blocker, Lightning fast browsing speed, Save battery life and data, Malicious site protection, SSL Everywhere, Incognito browsing, Customizable features

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 🔒 Effective ad blocker
- 👍 Smooth browsing experience
- 💡 Useful features like PiP and background audio

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent ad blocking, especially on YouTube
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 👎 Doesn't work as advertised

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on startup
- Stuck on tutorial screens
- Doesn't block all ads and popups
- Incompatible with some websites and services

**Requested features**

- Add dark mode option
- Improve YouTube ad blocking
- Allow customization of default favorites
- Implement better proxy and VPN support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Aloha Browser free?

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

### Is Halt free?

Halt is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Aloha Browser is rated higher. Aloha Browser averages 4.7 out of 5 from 315K ratings, while Halt averages 4.5 from 2.4K ratings.

### Do Aloha Browser or Halt have ads?

Neither Aloha Browser nor Halt shows ads.

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

Aloha Browser ships an update fortnightly, and Halt weekly. Most recently, Aloha Browser was updated on November 9, 2026 and Halt on November 7, 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.*