# RBrowser vs Bro Browser

The clearest difference is review sentiment: RBrowser at 89% against Bro Browser's 50%. RBrowser also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Bro Browser's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RBrowser sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per 7 days and Bro Browser sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

RBrowser holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.3K and 1.1K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of RBrowser's written reviews are positive against 50% of Bro Browser's.

RBrowser ships an update every 2 weeks, Bro Browser fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RBrowser | Bro Browser |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rbrowser-privatesafe-browser/id1197339497/reviews)** | [4.5 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bro-browser-pip-video-player/id6450754039/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 1.1K |
| Positive reviews | **89.2% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Subscription | Subscription |
| Size | 88 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [桐明 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/1197339496) | [European Apps Solutions](https://appshunter.io/developer/1633473927) |

## 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


### Bro Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bro-browser-pip-video-player/id6450754039)

Browse the web and multitask with a floating video player. Listen to videos with your screen locked. Features include a timer, photo viewer, and website favorites for seamless multitasking.

**Highlights:** Picture-in-Picture video playback, Background audio playback on locked screen, Adjustable PiP window size and position, Integrated PiP timer, Always-visible clock, Picture-in-Picture photo viewer, Website favorites

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bro Browser Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Picture in Picture Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Seamless video playback
- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 🔒 Secure and private
- 💡 Useful picture-in-picture feature

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 💰 Paid premium features
- 🚫 Restricted functionality without premium

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues
- Compatibility problems on older devices
- Unreliable performance

**Requested features**

- Add casting capability
- Improve search and navigation
- Introduce a free ad-free mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RBrowser free?

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

### Is Bro Browser free?

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

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

RBrowser is rated higher. RBrowser averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Bro Browser averages 4.5 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do RBrowser or Bro Browser have ads?

RBrowser shows ads; Bro Browser does not.

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

RBrowser ships an update every 2 weeks, and Bro Browser fortnightly. Most recently, RBrowser was updated on October 24, 2026 and Bro Browser on October 22, 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.*