# Aloha Browser vs PL

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PL at none against Aloha Browser's 10. PL also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). Aloha Browser's advantage is chart position (#104 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, 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. PL asks for nothing beyond the download.

Aloha Browser ships an update fortnightly, PL every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Aloha Browser | PL |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (315K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aloha-browser-private-vpn/id1105317682/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **315K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 49.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Best chart rank | **#104** | — |
| Size | 284 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Aloha Mobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/1105317681) | [Routon Electronic Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1119479466) |

## What reviewers say

### Aloha Browser

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

**Currently charting:** #104 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


### PL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pl-evc-maint/id6752843784)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Aloha Browser free?

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

### Is PL free?

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

### Do Aloha Browser or PL have ads?

Neither Aloha Browser nor PL shows ads.

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

Aloha Browser ships an update fortnightly, and PL every 8 days. Most recently, Aloha Browser was updated on November 10, 2026 and PL on October 28, 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.*