# Pure Web Browser vs RedApp Lite

The clearest difference is rating: RedApp Lite at 4.6 against Pure Web Browser's 4.1. RedApp Lite also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 months). Pure Web Browser's advantage is iOS requirement (9.3 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pure Web Browser sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and RedApp Lite sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

RedApp Lite holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RedApp Lite has 392 ratings behind it against 43, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Pure Web Browser's written reviews are positive against 77% of RedApp Lite's.

Pure Web Browser ships an update every 3 months, RedApp Lite every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pure Web Browser | RedApp Lite |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pure-web-browser/id1301166115/reviews) | **[4.6 (392 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/redapp-lite-private-browser/id1427128685/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 43 | **392** |
| Positive reviews | 76.0% of reviews | **77.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 7 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.3** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Prasomsak Khunmuen](https://appshunter.io/developer/636412127) | [Minh Tran](https://appshunter.io/developer/796434996) |

## What reviewers say

### Pure Web Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pure-web-browser/id1301166115)

Experience lightning-fast internet browsing with essential features for performance and simplicity. Enjoy private browsing, ad blocking, and customizable settings for a seamless online experience.

**Highlights:** Lightning-fast browsing, Dark mode with customization, Tabbed and full-screen browsing, Private browsing and adblock, Password management, Download manager, Reader view

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove in-app ads | $0.99 | one-time |


### RedApp Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/redapp-lite-private-browser/id1427128685)

This app offers a fast, secure, and private browsing experience with extensive customization options. It includes advanced tracking protection, a built-in download manager, and the ability to set it as your default browser on iOS 14.

**Highlights:** Fast and secure private browsing, Advanced tracking and privacy protection, Integrated download and file manager, Customizable appearance and toolbar, Set as default browser (iOS 14+), Video playback and background audio, Widgets for quick access

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip II | $24.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip III | $49.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip IV | $99.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip V | $249.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip VI | $499.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and lightweight
- 🔒 High privacy and security
- 👍 Highly customizable
- 🌟 Ad blocker works well
- 💡 PiP mode is good

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes when opening new tabs
- 🐛 Hangs when switching YouTube playlist videos
- 🐛 App crashes/uninstalls after update
- 🐛 Doesn't save logins
- 🐛 YouTube ads not blocked for some

**Reported bugs**

- Hangs when trying to switch videos in YouTube playlist
- Crashing when opening new tap
- App crashes/uninstalls after update
- Does not save logins
- Pages load in mobile version by default

**Requested features**

- Remove data not linked to you
- Add data not linked to you
- Remove diagnostics
- Add digital fingerprinting blocking
- Option to open links in same tab, new tab, or background


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pure Web Browser free?

Pure Web Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is RedApp Lite free?

RedApp Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pure Web Browser or RedApp Lite?

RedApp Lite is rated higher. Pure Web Browser averages 4.1 out of 5 from 43 ratings, while RedApp Lite averages 4.6 from 392 ratings.

### Do Pure Web Browser or RedApp Lite have ads?

Pure Web Browser shows ads; RedApp Lite does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pure Web Browser or RedApp Lite?

Pure Web Browser ships an update every 3 months, and RedApp Lite every 5 days. Most recently, Pure Web Browser was updated on October 5, 2026 and RedApp Lite on October 14, 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.*