Comparison

Private Browser vs S3Crypt

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

S3Crypt

This app generates secure, unique passwords based on a master key and a unique key for each site. You only need to remember these two pieces of information to create and access your passwords, without needing a separate password manager.

Highlights
  • Generates secure, unique passwords
  • Uses a master key and unique key
  • No password storage
  • Passwords recreated with same keys
  • Case-sensitive key input
  • Copy password to clipboard
Features
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With S3Crypt you do not need to remember all your different and complex passwords, but instead you only need to remember two pieces of information. With those two pieces of information S3Crypt creates very secure and unique passwords. Use with or without a password manager. By using this app your secure passwords will be readily accessible even if your password manager is not available. The two pieces of information you need are very easy to remember: Master Key: Choose anything you want as long as it is known only to you, and remember your Master Key is always the same for every website! Unique Key: Choose any format that can be repeated for all your websites, and remember your Unique Key changes for each website! Examples: For Amazon: Master Key: ExampleMaster Unique Key: amazon For Costco: Master Key: ExampleMaster Unique Key: costco Notice in the examples that the Master Key was the same for both, but the Unique Key changed based on the website being used. Now that you have created a Master Key and a Unique Key format you are ready to use S3Crypt to create extremely secure passwords for each website.  To begin, type in your Master Key and Unique Key, then click Generate button. Next, copy the generated password to the clipboard by clicking the Copy button and then paste it in the password box on whatever website it was generated for. There is no need to memorize several passwords. You only need to remember your Master Key and your Unique Key format. The same website password can be recreated with the same Master Key and Unique Key pair. Key things to remember: 1) S3Crypt does not store or save any passwords. 2) You are the password manager. Only you can create your passwords. 3) Your Master Key never changes. 4) Your Unique Key "format" never changes. 5) Generated passwords are a derived from "both" the Master Key and Unique Key combination. Any difference results in a completely different password. 6) A generated password can never be used to determine the keys used to create it. 7) Both Master Key and Unique Key are case sensitive, in other words uppercase letters are different than lowercase letters and result in different passwords. Enjoy!

Screenshots

Private Browser4 screens
S3Crypt4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Private Browser at Free against S3Crypt's $0.99. Private Browser also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 8 months). S3Crypt's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 3.5) and ads (none vs shown). On review sentiment, 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

Private Browser is free to download; S3Crypt costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

S3Crypt holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 4 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Private Browser ships an update every 2 months, S3Crypt every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and June 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Private Browser versus S3Crypt: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrivate BrowserS3Crypt
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating3.5 (10 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings10 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 8 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB2 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperSachin BhadaniyaBrian McAlister

Customer experience

Private Browser

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

S3Crypt

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Private Browser

No in-app purchases

None

S3Crypt

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Private Browser free?
Private Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is S3Crypt free?
S3Crypt costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Private Browser or S3Crypt?
S3Crypt is rated higher. Private Browser averages 3.5 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while S3Crypt averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Private Browser or S3Crypt have ads?
Private Browser shows ads; S3Crypt does not.
Which is updated more often, Private Browser or S3Crypt?
Private Browser ships an update every 2 months, and S3Crypt every 8 months. Most recently, Private Browser was updated on September 30, 2026 and S3Crypt on June 10, 2026.

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