Comparison

Aloha Browser vs Searchino

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Aloha Browser

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
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Your privacy should be the default, not a feature. Aloha Browser gives you everything you need to browse privately, block ads and trackers, and download files — in one app, with nothing extra to install. Hundreds of millions of users trust Aloha because it does what other browsers won't: it puts your privacy first by default, not as an afterthought. BLOCK ADS AUTOMATICALLY Ads slow you down and track you across the web. Aloha removes them before they load — every page is faster, cleaner, and distraction-free with no ads. No setup required. BROWSE WITH A BUILT-IN FREE VPN Protect your connection on any network with Aloha's integrated VPN. Choose from 80+ server locations worldwide, secured with 256-bit AES encryption and DNS leak protection. VPN traffic is compressed and encrypted to reduce bandwidth usage. One tap to activate — no separate app, no data caps for everyday use. DOWNLOAD VIDEOS AND FILES Save videos, music, and documents directly from any web page. Aloha's built-in downloader handles the formats other browsers can't. Play media in the background, manage files with ease, and lock sensitive downloads with biometric protection. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Aloha doesn't log your activity — ever. There's nothing to share because there's nothing stored. Combined with the VPN, automatic ad blocking, and TrafficMask, you get full-stack privacy that goes far beyond what incognito mode offers. PRIVATE AI — NO SURVEILLANCE Use AI to summarize, translate, and answer questions without your prompts being logged, profiled, or used to train models. Private by default. BUILT FOR YOUR DAILY WEB Tabbed browsing with a clean, fast interface. Sync bookmarks and tabs across devices linked to your Aloha account. Scan QR codes instantly. Explore Web3 domains and dApps with full native support. Everything works together, beautifully. ALOHA PREMIUM Upgrade for enhanced VPN country selection, device-wide VPN protection, VPN auto-start, Wi-Fi file sharing, ZIP compression support, and premium themes. Aloha Premium is available at $7.99/month or $69.99/year (USD). Prices may vary by region. Subscriptions renew automatically unless turned off at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage subscriptions in your Apple Account settings. Any unused free trial portion is forfeited upon purchase. Privacy policy: https://alohabrowser.com/policy.html Terms & Conditions: https://alohabrowser.com/terms.html ABOUT ALOHA We're a team dedicated to proving that privacy and a great browsing experience aren't mutually exclusive. While other browsers bolt on privacy features as add-ons, we built Aloha from the ground up to keep your data yours — verified by an independent third-party audit from Leviathan Security Group. Discover more: https://alohabrowser.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/alohavpnbrowser X: https://x.com/alohabrowser For feedback and support, please email support@alohabrowser.com

About

Searchino

A privacy-focused, lightning-fast web browser designed exclusively for Apple Watch. Quickly search for information or visit URLs directly from your wrist without any limitations.

Highlights
  • Privacy protection
  • Lightning fast browsing
  • Search favorite engines
  • Visit URLs directly
  • Exclusive to Apple Watch
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Searchino is a web browser. That’s it. It’s built to protect your privacy, and to be lightning fast, allowing you to search the things you need, when you need. Easily search something using your favourite search engine, get to one of your bookmarked pages, or quickly visit a URL all on your wrist. No in-app purchases, no ads, no limits. Searchino is free, and it will always be free. Searchino is made exclusively for Apple Watch. While Searchino does not track you, the websites you visit might. Check their privacy policies for more information about what they track and collect, and how they handle your data.

Screenshots

Aloha Browser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Searchino at 100% against Aloha Browser's 49%. Searchino also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and rating (4.9 vs 4.7). Aloha Browser's advantage is ratings volume (315K vs 10) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Searchino holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Aloha Browser has 315K ratings behind it against 10, 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 100% of Searchino's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Aloha Browser ships an update fortnightly, Searchino every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Aloha Browser versus Searchino: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAloha BrowserSearchino
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (315K ratings)4.9 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews49.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings315K — better10
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
Best chart rank#91 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size284 MB3 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperAloha MobileKaren Morley

Customer experience

Aloha Browser

All ratings314,792 ratings
Positive91.6%
Neutral3.5%
Negative4.8%
Written reviews1,587 reviews
Positive49.5%
Neutral7.9%
Negative42.6%

Searchino

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Aloha Browser

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • 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

4 requests
  • Add dark mode option
  • Improve tab management and organization
  • Implement background audio playback
  • Introduce password protection for sensitive folders

Searchino

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Aloha Browser

Subscriptions8
  • Aloha Premium & VPN (Monthly)$4.491 Month
  • Aloha Premium & VPN (Monthly)$4.991 Month
  • Aloha Premium & VPN (Monthly)$5.491 Month
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  • Aloha Premium & VPN (Monthly)$5.991 Month
  • Aloha Premium & VPN (Monthly)7 Days trial2 variants$6.991 Month
  • Aloha Premium & VPN (Monthly)$7.991 Month
  • Aloha Premium & VPN (Monthly)7 Days trial2 variants$7.991 Month
  • Aloha Premium & VPN (Monthly)7 Days trial$10.491 Month
None

Searchino

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Aloha Browser free?
Aloha Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Searchino free?
Searchino is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Aloha Browser or Searchino?
Searchino is rated higher. Aloha Browser averages 4.7 out of 5 from 315K ratings, while Searchino averages 4.9 from 10 ratings.
Do Aloha Browser or Searchino have ads?
Neither Aloha Browser nor Searchino shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Aloha Browser or Searchino?
Aloha Browser ships an update fortnightly, and Searchino every 2 months. Most recently, Aloha Browser was updated on November 12, 2026 and Searchino on November 4, 2026.

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