# Private Browser vs Private Browser (Auto Refresh)

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Private Browser at 100% against Private Browser (Auto Refresh)'s 50%. Private Browser also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). Private Browser (Auto Refresh)'s advantage is rating (4.3 vs 3.5) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Private Browser (Auto Refresh) sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Private Browser asks for nothing beyond the download.

Private Browser (Auto Refresh) holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Private Browser (Auto Refresh) has 61 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Private Browser's written reviews are positive against 50% of Private Browser (Auto Refresh)'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Private Browser ships an update every 2 months, Private Browser (Auto Refresh) every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Private Browser | Private Browser (Auto Refresh) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-browser-smart-and-fast/id1222408630/reviews) | **[4.3 (61 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-browser-auto-refresh/id1666228697/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **61** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Freemium |
| Size | 51 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Sachin Bhadaniya](https://appshunter.io/developer/6810152897) | [Rufat Babayev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1388465272) |

## What reviewers say

### Private Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-browser-smart-and-fast/id1222408630)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Private Browser (Auto Refresh)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-browser-auto-refresh/id1666228697)

This utility allows you to automatically refresh web pages at custom intervals, saving you time and effort. It's designed for users who need real-time updates from specific websites without constant manual intervention. Enjoy a clean interface and full-screen mode for an optimized browsing experience.

**Highlights:** Automatic page refreshing, Customizable refresh intervals, Full-screen mode, Modern design, Easy to use interface, Pro version to disable ads

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $1.99 | per month |
| Pro | $6.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Private Browser free?

Private Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Private Browser (Auto Refresh) free?

Private Browser (Auto Refresh) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Private Browser or Private Browser (Auto Refresh)?

Private Browser (Auto Refresh) is rated higher. Private Browser averages 3.5 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Private Browser (Auto Refresh) averages 4.3 from 61 ratings.

### Do Private Browser or Private Browser (Auto Refresh) have ads?

Private Browser shows ads; Private Browser (Auto Refresh) does not.

### Which is updated more often, Private Browser or Private Browser (Auto Refresh)?

Private Browser ships an update every 2 months, and Private Browser (Auto Refresh) every 2 weeks. Most recently, Private Browser was updated on September 30, 2026 and Private Browser (Auto Refresh) on October 15, 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.*