# Aloha Browser vs Light Surf Browser

The clearest difference is rating: Aloha Browser at 4.7 against Light Surf Browser's 3.3. Aloha Browser also leads on review sentiment (49% vs 20%) and ratings volume (314K vs 61). Light Surf Browser's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Aloha Browser sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Light Surf Browser sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Aloha Browser holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Aloha Browser has 314K ratings behind it against 61, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of Aloha Browser's written reviews are positive against 20% of Light Surf Browser's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Aloha Browser | Light Surf Browser |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (314K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aloha-browser-private-vpn/id1105317682/reviews)** | [3.3 (61 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-surf-browser/id1625888117/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **314K** | 61 |
| Positive reviews | **49.5% of reviews** | 20.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#94** | — |
| Size | 274 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Aloha Mobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/1105317681) | [KALATI LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1625888119) |

## What reviewers say

### Aloha Browser

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

**Currently charting:** #94 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 (11)**

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


### Light Surf Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-surf-browser/id1625888117)

Browse the web without intrusive ads and enjoy background audio playback for music and films. This utility offers virus protection and privacy features like password protection and Touch ID support, while also helping to conserve internet data.

**Highlights:** Ad Blocker, Background Audio Playback, Virus Protection, Password Protection, Touch ID Support, Data Saving

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $32.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $82.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Aloha Browser free?

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

### Is Light Surf Browser free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Aloha Browser or Light Surf Browser?

Aloha Browser is rated higher. Aloha Browser averages 4.7 out of 5 from 314K ratings, while Light Surf Browser averages 3.3 from 61 ratings.

### Do Aloha Browser or Light Surf Browser have ads?

Neither Aloha Browser nor Light Surf Browser shows ads.

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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.*