Private Browser vs The Missing Brightness Widget
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Password protected app entry
- Biometric unlock (Touch ID/Face ID)
- No data or history saved
- Faster browsing speeds
- Fullscreen browsing mode
- Integrated video playback
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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.
The Missing Brightness Widget
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The Missing Brightness Control Hello, I'm the developer of The Missing Brightness Widget. Like me, you were wondering why there wasn't a widget for the Home screen that allows you to adjust brightness? Well, I made it for you (and especially for me hehe). HOWEVER, before you get too excited, read the limitations below: - It's not possible to have sliders in widgets, so these are buttons - It's not possible to do much from a widget, so when you tap, the app launches and it handles the action - It's not possible to change Brightness, Dark Mode or Night Shift from an app, so the app uses Shortcuts (provided) Also, note: when you change brightness it will work for a time, and then auto-brightness will kick out, changing the value for you. If you don't want this, you can turn off auto-brightness in: Settings > Accessibility > Display & Text Size > Auto-Brightness So, I'm sorry, it's only a partial victory, but even in this state, I find it useful, and I hope it will work for you too. What we're all waiting for; a native widget to adjust brightness from the Home screen; doesn't exist and can not be done. I would have loved to make it better, but it's not possible. Only Apple can make it. KEY FEATURES • Quick Brightness Control Set your screen brightness instantly with five customizable preset buttons. • Customizable Brightness Presets Configure each brightness button to your exact preference (0-100%). Long press any brightness button to adjust its value. • Run iOS Shortcuts Two customizable action buttons let you trigger any iOS Shortcut directly from the widget. Provided shortcuts include Toggle Dark Mode and Toggle Night Shift, but you can assign any shortcut you want. Choose from many icons for your action buttons. • Home Screen Widget Add the widget to your home screen for instant access without opening the app. • Settings - Toggle brightness value display on buttons - Choose your preferred layout (brightness control on left or right) PERFECT FOR • Quick brightness adjustments without digging through Settings • Toggling Dark Mode and Night Shift with a single tap The Missing Brightness Widget brings the brightness widget you've been missing to your iOS home screen (with some limitations).
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Private Browser at Free against The Missing Brightness Widget's $2.99. Private Browser also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). The Missing Brightness Widget's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On 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
Private Browser is free to download; The Missing Brightness Widget costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Private Browser | The Missing Brightness Widget |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $2.99 |
| Rating | 3.5 (10 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 10 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 51 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sachin Bhadaniya | weheartprojects.com |
In-app purchases
Private Browser
No in-app purchases
The Missing Brightness Widget
No in-app purchases
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