Private Browser vs Airothy
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.
Airothy
Transform your iPhone into a wireless trackpad and keyboard for your Mac. Enjoy precise control with familiar gestures and typing, all from across the room. Your data remains private, communicating directly over your local network.
- Wireless trackpad control
- Full-screen Mac keyboard
- Gesture support
- Private local network connection
- One-time purchase for Pro features
- Free core functionality
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Airothy turns your iPhone into a wireless trackpad and keyboard for your Mac. Control your Mac from across the room. Gestures, typing, and shortcuts, right in your hand. A REAL TRACKPAD, IN YOUR HAND • One finger moves the pointer, with smooth acceleration that feels like a Mac trackpad • Tap to click, two-finger tap to right-click, double-tap to double-click • Two fingers to scroll and pinch to zoom • Three-finger swipes for Mission Control and switching Spaces • Long-press to drag and drop A FULL KEYBOARD, TWO WAYS • Full-screen Mac Keyboard with hold-to-combine modifier keys, key repeat, and haptic feedback • A function row that matches your Mac: brightness, media, mute, and volume • Or type with the familiar iOS keyboard, with a Cmd / Opt / Ctrl / Shift bar and a Mac keys panel PRIVATE BY DESIGN • iPhone and Mac talk directly over your local network. What you type and tap never touches the internet • Every connection is encrypted and authenticated • Your Mac only accepts commands from devices you personally approved, one controller at a time GETTING STARTED 1. Install the free Mac companion app from airothy.com 2. Open Airothy on your iPhone and scan the QR code shown on your Mac, or enter the 6-digit code 3. That's it. Pair once and you stay paired FREE AND PRO The core experience is free forever: pointer, clicks, scrolling, and typing with the iOS keyboard. Pro features like the Mac Keyboard, Mac modifier and function keys, drag and drop, pinch to zoom, three-finger gestures, and remote system controls come with a 14-day free trial, then unlock with a single one-time purchase. No subscription.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Airothy at 5.0 against Private Browser's 3.5. Airothy also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Private Browser's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (10 vs 1). On price, review sentiment 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
Both are free to download. Airothy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Private Browser asks for nothing beyond the download.
Airothy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Private Browser has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
Private Browser ships an update every 2 months, Airothy every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Private Browser | Airothy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (10 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 10 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 51 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sachin Bhadaniya | Hunwoo Kim |
Customer experience
Private Browser
Airothy
In-app purchases
Private Browser
No in-app purchases
Airothy
- Airothy Pro$9.99









