# SnowHaze vs Private Browser

The clearest difference is monetization model: Private Browser at free with in-app purchases against SnowHaze's subscription. Private Browser also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). SnowHaze's advantage is review sentiment (77% vs 68%) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SnowHaze sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Private Browser sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for SnowHaze against 4.6 for Private Browser. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 532 and 233 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of SnowHaze's written reviews are positive against 68% of Private Browser's.

SnowHaze ships an update every 3 months, Private Browser weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SnowHaze | Private Browser |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (532 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snowhaze/id1121026941/reviews)** | [4.6 (233 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-browser-brovacy/id1630781823/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **532** | 233 |
| Positive reviews | **77.1% of reviews** | 68.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 229 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.4** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Illotros GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1121026940) | [Actowise LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1563247119) |

## What reviewers say

### SnowHaze

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snowhaze/id1121026941)

This app offers a private, open-source browser with extensive tracking protection and a VPN service. It encrypts your internet traffic, hides your IP address, and allows access to geo-restricted content. Enjoy a secure and anonymous browsing experience with advanced privacy settings.

**Highlights:** Open-source private browser, Extensive tracking protection, Anonymous VPN service, Zero-Knowledge Auth technology, Access location-specific content, Ad blocker, Tor Network integration

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SnowHaze Premium | $6.99 | per month |
| SnowHaze Premium | $47.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Stellar performance
- 🔒 Highly secure and private
- 👍 Granular privacy controls
- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 🔒 Excellent privacy features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- 🔋 High data usage concerns
- 👎 Outdated or lacking updates
- 👎 Confusing or overwhelming settings
- 👎 Bookmarks management issues

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to copy URLs from address bar
- Inconsistent tab masking behavior
- Crashing or freezing on certain websites
- Compatibility issues with older iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Add ability to organize bookmarks
- Implement 'open in new tab' functionality
- Improve UI readability and clarity
- Provide more search engine options
- Add WebGL fingerprint protection


### Private Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-browser-brovacy/id1630781823)

This privacy-focused browser offers a minimalist, full-screen experience. It automatically clears browsing data upon exit and includes features like app locking and a "Burn Everything" option for complete privacy.

**Highlights:** Full screen browsing, Automatic private browsing data clearing, History-less and tracking-less browsing, Application lock, "Burn Everything" reset option, Easy zoom adjustment, Quick tab access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Lifetime | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pro Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 🔒 Good privacy protection
- 👍 Easy to use
- ✨ Brilliant app
- 👍 Works as intended

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Charged for $0 promo
- 🐛 No refund eligibility
- 🐛 App asks for review too soon
- 🐛 Tabs reset on closing
- 🐛 No support reply

**Reported bugs**

- Charged $10 for $0 promo
- Tabs reset when app is closed
- Randomly switches search engine (Google to Bing)
- Ads appear at start-up after free promotion

**Requested features**

- Force dark mode on pages
- Add Chinese language support
- Keep browsing history private and secured
- Add more to keep prying eyes away from history
- Ability to return to previous browsing session


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SnowHaze free?

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

### Is Private Browser free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SnowHaze or Private Browser?

SnowHaze is rated higher. SnowHaze averages 4.6 out of 5 from 532 ratings, while Private Browser averages 4.6 from 233 ratings.

### Do SnowHaze or Private Browser have ads?

Neither SnowHaze nor Private Browser shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SnowHaze or Private Browser?

SnowHaze ships an update every 3 months, and Private Browser weekly. Most recently, SnowHaze was updated on November 2, 2026 and Private Browser on November 3, 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.*