# HC Browser vs Private Browser

The clearest difference is rating: HC Browser at 5.0 against Private Browser's 4.2. HC Browser also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 18.0). Private Browser's advantage is ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

HC Browser holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Private Browser has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | HC Browser | Private Browser |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hc-browser/id1192965660/reviews)** | [4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-browser-loopius/id6739258215/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **5** |
| Positive reviews | — | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 17 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Makoto Nishimoto](https://appshunter.io/developer/896702438) | [Maxim Frolov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1008508211) |

## What reviewers say

### HC Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hc-browser/id1192965660)

A highly customizable browser designed for efficient bookmark management. Personalize your top screen for a streamlined browsing experience. Simple, easy, and comfortable to use.

**Highlights:** Customizable top screen, Bookmark management, Simple interface, Easy to use, Comfortable browsing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Private Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-browser-loopius/id6739258215)

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.

**Highlights:** Minimalist interface, Adaptive UI elements, Tabbed browsing, Bookmark management, Search suggestions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HC Browser free?

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

### Is Private Browser free?

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

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

HC Browser is rated higher. HC Browser averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Private Browser averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.

### Do HC Browser or Private Browser have ads?

Neither HC Browser nor Private Browser shows ads.

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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.*