# RBrowser vs Alook Browser

The clearest difference is price: RBrowser at Free against Alook Browser's $0.99. RBrowser also leads on review sentiment (89% vs 69%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). Alook Browser's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, ratings volume, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

RBrowser is free to download; Alook Browser costs $0.99 up front. RBrowser sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per 7 days. Alook Browser asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for RBrowser against 4.6 for Alook Browser. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.3K and 2.6K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of RBrowser's written reviews are positive against 69% of Alook Browser's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RBrowser | Alook Browser |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rbrowser-privatesafe-browser/id1197339497/reviews)** | [4.6 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alook-browser-8x-speed/id1261944766/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1.3K | **2.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **89.2% of reviews** | 69.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Paid** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#29** |
| Size | 88 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [桐明 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/1197339496) | [Baoding Lehuo Network Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1016500362) |

## What reviewers say

### RBrowser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rbrowser-privatesafe-browser/id1197339497)

This app is a secure and fast web browser with built-in ad blocking and screen recording capabilities. It allows users to save web pages as PDFs, pictures, or videos, supports user scripts, and offers a customizable screen recording function. It also includes a QR code reader and a powerful built-in video player.

**Highlights:** Ad blocking, Screen recording, Save web pages as PDF/picture/video, User script support, QR code reader, Background video playback, Download files

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly VIP | $4.49 | per 7 days |
| Yearly sliver VIP | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Sliver VIP | $7.99 | per year |
| Yearly Silver VIP | $7.99 | per year |
| Yearly VIP | $18.99 | per year |
| Yearly VIP | $18.99 | per year |
| Extend 1 min | $14.99 | one-time |
| Permanent  VIP | $15.99 | one-time |
| Maximum 10 min | $16.99 | one-time |
| Maximum 30 min | $27.99 | one-time |
| Maximum 60 min | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Good performance
- 💯 Useful features
- 🔥 Best browser
- 🎉 Excellent app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Forced 5-star rating to unlock features
- 🔍 Limited recording time
- 💸 Paid upgrades required
- 📺 Ads included
- 🐛 Occasional crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Recording failures
- Compatibility issues with older devices
- Freezing/crashing on certain actions

**Requested features**

- Longer recording time
- More customization options
- Ability to save/export recordings
- Improved stability and reliability


### Alook Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alook-browser-8x-speed/id1261944766)

**Currently charting:** #29 Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

This minimalist browser offers lightning-fast speeds with no ads or notifications. Enjoy advanced audio/video playback, robust file management, an e-book reader, and a powerful ad blocker. It supports extensive customization and privacy features for a streamlined web experience.

**Highlights:** Lightning-fast browsing speed, Advanced audio/video playback, Comprehensive file management, Integrated e-book reader, Built-in ad blocker, Customizable website settings, Private browsing mode

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast browsing
- 🔒 Effective ad blocking
- 👍 Highly customizable
- 💡 Powerful video features (floating, background playback)
- 👍 Clean, intuitive interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- 🐛 YouTube ads not blocked
- 🐛 Video quality issues (e.g. only 360p on YouTube)
- 🐛 Difficulty setting as default browser
- 🐛 Inconsistent behavior with certain websites

**Reported bugs**

- Background video playback not working after recent update
- Search bar freezes or becomes unresponsive
- Certain websites fail to load properly
- Inconsistent behavior when closing tabs

**Requested features**

- Add support for custom search engines
- Implement a 'Find in Page' feature
- Allow customization of the quick options toolbar
- Add ability to block 3rd party cookies
- Import support for popular ad block lists


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RBrowser free?

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

### Is Alook Browser free?

Alook Browser costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, RBrowser or Alook Browser?

RBrowser is rated higher. RBrowser averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Alook Browser averages 4.6 from 2.6K ratings.

### Do RBrowser or Alook Browser have ads?

RBrowser shows ads; Alook Browser does not.

### Which is updated more often, RBrowser or Alook Browser?

RBrowser ships an update every 2 weeks, and Alook Browser every 2 weeks. Most recently, RBrowser was updated on October 26, 2026 and Alook Browser on October 27, 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.*