# Aloha Browser vs Cookie Web Browser Private

The clearest difference is rating: Aloha Browser at 4.7 against Cookie Web Browser Private's 3.5. Aloha Browser also leads on ratings volume (313K vs 2) and chart position (#114 vs unranked). Cookie Web Browser Private's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Aloha Browser sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Cookie Web Browser Private sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Aloha Browser holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Aloha Browser has 313K ratings behind it against 2, 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 43% of Cookie Web Browser Private's.

Aloha Browser ships an update fortnightly, Cookie Web Browser Private every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Aloha Browser | Cookie Web Browser Private |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (313K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aloha-browser-private-vpn/id1105317682/reviews)** | [3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cookie-web-browser-private/id6447298717/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **313K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **49.2% of reviews** | 42.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#114** | — |
| Size | 387 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Aloha Mobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/1105317681) | [Vicente Garcia Cortes](https://appshunter.io/developer/1680881981) |

## What reviewers say

### Aloha Browser

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

**Currently charting:** #114 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


### Cookie Web Browser Private

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cookie-web-browser-private/id6447298717)

Browse the internet privately and securely. This app blocks cookies, trackers, and ads, allowing you to search anonymously. Enjoy a safer web experience without your data being collected or shared.

**Highlights:** Private search, Anti-tracker protection, Cookie blocker, Ad blocker, Incognito browsing, Secure connection enforcer, Automatic consent remover

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sponsor | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Aloha Browser free?

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

### Is Cookie Web Browser Private free?

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

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

Aloha Browser is rated higher. Aloha Browser averages 4.7 out of 5 from 313K ratings, while Cookie Web Browser Private averages 3.5 from 2 ratings.

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

Neither Aloha Browser nor Cookie Web Browser Private shows ads.

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

Aloha Browser ships an update fortnightly, and Cookie Web Browser Private every 5 days. Most recently, Aloha Browser was updated on September 28, 2026 and Cookie Web Browser Private on June 4, 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.*