Comparison

Private Browser vs MX 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

MX Browser

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Cognex MX Browser in an Enterprise Mobile Web Browser that allows the use of scanning with an MX Series Mobile Terminal directly into your web apps. Since there are difference in field types, work flows, and layout of different web apps, we have implemented a full “Settings” section to customize the browser to your needs. This browser will solidify a tight integration between MX hardware and web apps.

Screenshots

Private Browser4 screens
MX Browser3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: MX Browser at none against Private Browser's shown. MX Browser also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.0). Private Browser's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). On price, 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Private Browser ships an update every 2 months, MX Browser every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Private Browser versus MX Browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrivate BrowserMX Browser
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB14 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperSachin BhadaniyaCognex Corporation

In-app purchases

None

Private Browser

No in-app purchases

None

MX Browser

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Private Browser free?
Private Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MX Browser free?
MX Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Private Browser or MX Browser have ads?
Private Browser shows ads; MX Browser does not.
Which is updated more often, Private Browser or MX Browser?
Private Browser ships an update every 2 months, and MX Browser every 6 months. Most recently, Private Browser was updated on October 16, 2026 and MX Browser on October 11, 2026.

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