3tabs vs Private Browser
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
3tabs
This browser focuses on organization and speed by limiting users to three tabs at a time. It offers quick tab switching, a built-in search function, and the ability to pin and preview favorite websites.
- Three-tab limit for focus
- Quick tab switching
- Built-in search functionality
- Pin and preview favorites
- Simple and easy interface
- Websites stay loaded
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3tabs is a a clean and secure browser that prioritizes speed and organization! Organization: 3tabs limits you to only three tabs. This way you focus on keeping your most important websites open. Pin and Search: You can directly search from within 3tabs. You can also add and preview as many favorites as you want! Time Saving: With 3tabs you can easily switch between tabs with just one tap. The websites always stay loaded up. Simple: 3tabs has a very simple and easy to use interface.
Private Browser
A minimalist web browser designed for simplicity and a unique user experience. It offers essential features like tabs and bookmarks with an interface that adapts to your needs.
- Minimalist interface
- Adaptive UI elements
- Tabbed browsing
- Bookmark management
- Search suggestions
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Loopius is an extremely simple browser with nothing superfluous. Interface elements can seamlessly transform into one another depending on the context, creating a unique user experience. The browser supports basic features such as tabs, bookmarks, and search suggestions.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Private Browser at none against 3tabs's 5. Private Browser also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months). 3tabs's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (37 vs 5). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. 3tabs sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Private Browser asks for nothing beyond the download.
3tabs holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 3tabs has 37 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 67% and 67% positive.
3tabs ships an update every 5 months, Private Browser monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 3tabs | Private Browser |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (37 ratings) — better | 4.2 (5 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | 66.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 37 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Vedant Malhotra | Maxim Frolov |
Customer experience
3tabs
Private Browser
In-app purchases
3tabs
- Tip Tier 1$0.99
- Tip Tier 2$1.99
- Tip Tier 3$2.99
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- Tip Tier 4$3.99
- Tip Tier 5$4.99
Private Browser
No in-app purchases
