Comparison

Private Browser vs Hive Private Browser

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Private Browser

Securely browse the web with enhanced privacy features. This app offers password and biometric protection, ensuring no browsing data is saved. Enjoy faster, fullscreen browsing with easy navigation and integrated video playback.

Highlights
  • Password protected app entry
  • Biometric unlock (Touch ID/Face ID)
  • No data or history saved
  • Faster browsing speeds
  • Fullscreen browsing mode
  • Integrated video playback
Features
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Private Browser allows you to securely browse the web on your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch. It makes mobile browsing faster, easier and smarter. Features: • Password Protected App Entry. • Pin Code. • Touch-ID Support. • Face Unlock Support. • Absolutely no data is saved. When you exit the app, all data and history is removed. Everything that goes on in the browser is removed when you hit Home, Exit, or Close. • Faster Browsing Load instantly and get to what you want in a snap. • Fullscreen Browsing An interface can disappear for fullscreen browsing. • Video Plays Play videos directly from the browser • Easy Navigation Navigate with a simple, streamlined browser. • And much, much more! Disclaimer: This application is the sole creation and responsibility of the developer. This application is not endorsed by or affiliated with any of the apps displayed inside the app. Payment & Renewal Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your Apple ID account settings. For more details on managing subscriptions, visit: https://support.apple.com/en-us/118428 Terms of Use (EULA): https://sites.google.com/view/sbtermsofservice/home Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/privacypolicysb/home Thank you for choosing us.

About

Hive Private Browser

Browse the web privately and securely without tracking. This app offers a simple, no-frills experience, keeping your browsing history safe on your iPhone, iPod, and iPad. Enjoy a clean interface that maximizes web view and minimizes device space.

Highlights
  • Private browsing
  • Incognito mode
  • No tracking
  • Lightweight download
  • Maximized web view
  • Portrait and landscape modes
Features
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Your browsing history should belong to you. Why have big search engines tracking and selling your information when you can browse in privacy. The Hive private browsing app brings you the best of privacy and connivence in a simple no frills web browser. We value our privacy and so should you. Browse effortlessly and privately on your iPhone, iPod, and iPad with the knowledge you are keeping your browse history safe. - lightweight download and takes up minimal space on your device. - portrait and landscape modes. - status and navigation bars disappear when scrolling to maximize the web view. - no auto suggest or auto fill Let us know how your are enjoying the app in the comments and always feel free to reach out via email with questions or comments.

Screenshots

Private Browser4 screens
Hive Private Browser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Private Browser at 100% against Hive Private Browser's 50%. Hive Private Browser's advantage is rating (4.1 vs 3.5) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hive Private Browser holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 14 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Private Browser's written reviews are positive against 50% of Hive Private Browser's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Private Browser versus Hive Private Browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrivate BrowserHive Private Browser
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (10 ratings)4.1 (14 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1014 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB3 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperSachin BhadaniyaRojao

Customer experience

Private Browser

All ratings10 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative30.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Hive Private Browser

All ratings14 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral14.3%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral16.7%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

None

Private Browser

No in-app purchases

None

Hive Private Browser

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Private Browser free?
Private Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hive Private Browser free?
Hive Private Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Private Browser or Hive Private Browser?
Hive Private Browser is rated higher. Private Browser averages 3.5 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Hive Private Browser averages 4.1 from 14 ratings.
Do Private Browser or Hive Private Browser have ads?
Private Browser shows ads; Hive Private Browser does not.

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