# Aloha Browser vs Herond Browser

Aloha Browser and Herond Browser both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 91% of Herond Browser's written reviews are positive against 49% of Aloha Browser's. Herond Browser also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 20). Aloha Browser's advantage is ratings volume (314K vs 378) and chart position (#98 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Aloha Browser sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Herond Browser asks for nothing beyond the download.

Herond Browser holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Aloha Browser has 314K ratings behind it against 378, 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 91% of Herond Browser's.

Aloha Browser ships an update fortnightly, Herond Browser every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Aloha Browser | Herond Browser |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (314K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aloha-browser-private-vpn/id1105317682/reviews) | **[4.8 (378 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/herond-browser/id6462850011/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **314K** | 378 |
| Positive reviews | 49.5% of reviews | **90.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#98** | — |
| Size | 274 MB | 311 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Aloha Mobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/1105317681) | [HEROND LABS CORPORATION](https://appshunter.io/developer/1842081763) |

## 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 (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


### Herond Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/herond-browser/id6462850011)

This private browser uses AI to block ads, enhance privacy, and optimize speed. It offers secure browsing with a built-in VPN, advanced protection against trackers and malicious sites, and supports Web3 and digital wallets.

**Highlights:** Agentic AI for automated browsing optimization, Built-in VPN for secure connections, Advanced ad and tracker blocking, Enhanced privacy and anti-tracking, Web3 and digital wallet support, Malicious site protection

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and smooth performance
- 🔒 Excellent privacy and security features
- 👍 Customizable and user-friendly
- 🎥 Great for watching videos with no ads
- 💡 Innovative features for Web3 and crypto

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔧 Needs a few minor UI/UX improvements
- 🔌 Could use better battery optimization

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional issues with full-screen video playback

**Requested features**

- App extensions support
- Syncing and data import features
- Picture-in-picture mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Aloha Browser free?

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

### Is Herond Browser free?

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

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

Herond Browser is rated higher. Aloha Browser averages 4.7 out of 5 from 314K ratings, while Herond Browser averages 4.8 from 378 ratings.

### Do Aloha Browser or Herond Browser have ads?

Neither Aloha Browser nor Herond Browser shows ads.

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

Aloha Browser ships an update fortnightly, and Herond Browser every 3 weeks. Most recently, Aloha Browser was updated on October 27, 2026 and Herond Browser on October 23, 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.*