# RBrowser vs Gear

The clearest difference is rating: RBrowser at 4.8 against Gear's 4.0. RBrowser also leads on review sentiment (89% vs 56%) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 252). Gear's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RBrowser sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per 7 days and Gear sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

RBrowser holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RBrowser has 1.3K ratings behind it against 252, 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 56% of Gear's.

RBrowser ships an update every 2 weeks, Gear every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | RBrowser | Gear |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rbrowser-privatesafe-browser/id1197339497/reviews)** | [4.0 (252 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gear-ai-web-extension-browser/id1458962238/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 252 |
| Positive reviews | **89.2% of reviews** | 55.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 88 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [桐明 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/1197339496) | [Binary Gear LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/959824264) |

## 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


### Gear

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gear-ai-web-extension-browser/id1458962238)

A modern, privacy-focused web browser designed for enthusiasts. It offers powerful extension support, on-device AI features, and advanced tools for enhanced productivity and a personalized browsing experience.

**Highlights:** Powerful extension engine, Unlimited AI features, Adaptive dark mode, Intelligent translator, Built-in content filter, Professional developer tools, Immersive reader mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Safari Extension, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Pro Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Semi-annually Pro Subscription | $14.99 | per 6 months |
| Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful features
- 🔒 Secure browsing
- 👍 Minimalist design
- 👍 Customizable dark mode
- 🚀 Efficient performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Compatibility issues with extensions
- 🔒 Paid subscription for core features
- 🐛 Crashes and stability problems
- 🐛 Slow page loading
- 🐛 Confusing user interface

**Reported bugs**

- Extensions not working
- Inability to open certain websites
- Inconsistent dark mode behavior
- Difficulty managing bookmarks and history

**Requested features**

- Add support for more extensions and userscripts
- Improve tab management and browsing experience
- Provide more customization options
- Optimize performance and stability
- Offer a one-time purchase option instead of subscription


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RBrowser free?

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

### Is Gear free?

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

### Which has better reviews, RBrowser or Gear?

RBrowser is rated higher. RBrowser averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Gear averages 4.0 from 252 ratings.

### Do RBrowser or Gear have ads?

RBrowser shows ads; Gear does not.

### Which is updated more often, RBrowser or Gear?

RBrowser ships an update every 2 weeks, and Gear every 5 days. Most recently, RBrowser was updated on October 29, 2026 and Gear on October 29, 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.*