# RBrowser vs Pure Web Browser

The clearest difference is monetization model: Pure Web Browser at free with in-app purchases against RBrowser's subscription. Pure Web Browser also leads on iOS requirement (9.3 vs 12.0). RBrowser's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RBrowser sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per 7 days and Pure Web Browser sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

RBrowser holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RBrowser has 1.3K ratings behind it against 63, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of RBrowser's written reviews are positive against 76% of Pure Web Browser's.

RBrowser ships an update every 2 weeks, Pure Web Browser every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RBrowser | Pure Web Browser |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rbrowser-privatesafe-browser/id1197339497/reviews)** | [4.3 (63 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pure-web-browser/id1301166115/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 63 |
| Positive reviews | **89.2% of reviews** | 76.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 88 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **9.3** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [桐明 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/1197339496) | [Prasomsak Khunmuen](https://appshunter.io/developer/636412127) |

## 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 (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly VIP | $4.49 | per 7 days |
| 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


### Pure Web Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pure-web-browser/id1301166115)

Experience lightning-fast internet browsing with essential features for performance and simplicity. Enjoy private browsing, ad blocking, and customizable settings for a seamless online experience.

**Highlights:** Lightning-fast browsing, Dark mode with customization, Tabbed and full-screen browsing, Private browsing and adblock, Password management, Download manager, Reader view

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove in-app ads | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RBrowser free?

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

### Is Pure Web Browser free?

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

### Which has better reviews, RBrowser or Pure Web Browser?

RBrowser is rated higher. RBrowser averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Pure Web Browser averages 4.3 from 63 ratings.

### Do RBrowser or Pure Web Browser have ads?

Both RBrowser and Pure Web Browser show ads.

### Which is updated more often, RBrowser or Pure Web Browser?

RBrowser ships an update every 2 weeks, and Pure Web Browser every 3 months. Most recently, RBrowser was updated on November 13, 2026 and Pure Web Browser on November 11, 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.*