WebXR Viewer vs Private Browser
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
WebXR Viewer
This experimental app allows developers to create and run augmented reality experiences using web technologies and ARKit on iOS. It serves as a testing ground for web-based AR applications, enabling feedback for the ongoing development of the WebXR specification.
- Create and run AR experiences
- Built with web technologies and ARKit
- Test web-based AR applications
- Supports WebXR AR API features
- Based on Firefox for iOS source code
- Full-featured web browser capabilities
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Mozilla’s WebXR Viewer is an augmented reality (AR) viewer that lets you create and run AR experiences built with web technologies and ARKit. This is an experimental product, targeted at developers wanting to develop and test web-based AR applications on iOS. It is not an officially supported Mozilla application. WebXR is a cross-platform Web API for augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR). We have released the WebXR Viewer to give web developers a chance to experiment with web-based AR experiences on iOS using WebXR, and provide a way for us to get feedback for the WebXR community as it continues to develop AR support in the WebXR specification. The WebXR viewer implements a collection of accepted and proposed WebXR AR API features, and also supports some of the non-standard features we developed for an early version of the WebXR API. Version 2 of the WebXR Viewer is based on the Firefox for iOS source code, so is a much more full-featured web browser. Some of Firefox's features are working (e.g., account sync), while some features are still in development (e.g., send-to-device). Please report problems or feature requests as issues at https://github.com/mozilla-mobile/webxr-ios-js To learn more about the WebXR Viewer and other ways Mozilla is working with the web community to bring augmented reality, virtual reality and mixed reality to the web, visit https://mixedreality.mozilla.org/
Private Browser
This privacy-focused browser offers a minimalist, full-screen experience. It automatically clears browsing data upon exit and includes features like app locking and a "Burn Everything" option for complete privacy.
- Full screen browsing
- Automatic private browsing data clearing
- History-less and tracking-less browsing
- Application lock
- "Burn Everything" reset option
- Easy zoom adjustment
- Quick tab access
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Brovacy is a privacy-focused browser with a minimalist design. FEATURES • A full screen experience where you are in full control • Private browsing mode automatically clears everything upon app exit • Multiple zoom level that's super easy to adjust • History-less and tracking-less browsing to protect your privacy • Application lock to protect you from prying eyes • "Burn Everything" makes it easy to reset everything • 5 tabs, all at a single tap's reach. Simple, effective and no clutter.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Private Browser at 4.5 against WebXR Viewer's 3.8. Private Browser also leads on review sentiment (68% vs 47%) and ratings volume (227 vs 55). WebXR Viewer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Private Browser sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. WebXR Viewer asks for nothing beyond the download.
Private Browser holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 55 and 227 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of WebXR Viewer's written reviews are positive against 68% of Private Browser's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WebXR Viewer | Private Browser |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (55 ratings) | 4.5 (227 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 46.7% of reviews | 68.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 55 | 227 — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Vision Pro — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 62 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Mozilla | Actowise LLC |
Customer experience
WebXR Viewer
Private Browser
In-app purchases
WebXR Viewer
No in-app purchases
Private Browser
- Pro Lifetime$4.99
- Pro Lifetime$9.99
Questions
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