Pure Web Browser vs Avast Secure Browser
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pure Web Browser
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.
- Lightning-fast browsing
- Dark mode with customization
- Tabbed and full-screen browsing
- Private browsing and adblock
- Password management
- Download manager
- Reader view
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Pure Web Browser is the ultimate lite and fast browser for iOS users who want performance and simplicity in one app. It delivers lightning-fast browsing with essential features to improve your online experience. Enjoy dark mode, tabbed browsing, and swipe gestures for seamless navigation. Pure provides private browsing, adblock, and password management to keep you secure online. User Interface Features - Dark Mode - Dark Mode Style Options (Static/Dynamic) - Tabbed Browsing - Full-Screen Browsing - Font and Color Customization - Swipe Gestures Support - Keyboard Shortcuts Support Browsing Features - Sortable Bookmarks and Bookmark Folders - Download Manager - Find on Page - Reader View - Request Desktop Site - Website Translator - Search Suggestions - Change/Add Default Search Engine - Capture Website Screenshot - Autofill Passwords - Change User Agent - Manage MIME Types - Individual Website Settings - Adjust Video Playback Speed Privacy & Security Features - Adblock - Unlock with Passcode/Touch ID - Private Browsing - Password Management - Clear Website Data
Avast Secure Browser
This browser prioritizes your online privacy and security with built-in VPN, ad-blocking, and data encryption. It protects you from trackers and ISPs, ensuring your browsing is truly private and secure. Enjoy faster browsing without ads and sync your encrypted data across devices.
- Built-in VPN
- Ad blocker
- Data encryption
- Automatic privacy protection
- Faster browsing
- Cross-platform sync
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Over 400 million users trust Avast! Avast Secure Browser is a next generation browser that is designed from the ground up for unparalleled privacy and security with built-in VPN, ad-blocker, and complete data encryption. Did you know other "private browsers" do not actually make you invisible? For real privacy and security, you need built-in VPN and total data encryption. Avast Secure Browser has all the browsing tools you love plus all the privacy tools you need for secure browsing that’s actually private. Download the best encrypted private browser for iOS today! BROWSER FEATURES Automatic Privacy: Avast Secure Browser keeps you hidden from the prying eyes of hackers, trackers, and ISPs. Browse securely with powerful privacy tools such as built-in VPN, ad blocker and full data encryption. Browse Faster Without Ads: Avast Secure Browser automatically blocks ads and trackers that slow you down. Powerful Encryption: Your browsing data is protected and private. This is incognito mode that is actually incognito and convenient. That means your bookmarks, IP address and browsing history are all encrypted and kept private and secure. Built-In VPN: Secure your mobile device and unblock the internet with fast VPN protection. Secure Cross Platform Sync: Sync your encrypted bookmarks and browser history with Avast Secure Browser.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Avast Secure Browser at 4.7 against Pure Web Browser's 4.1. Avast Secure Browser also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (2.1K vs 43). 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.
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. Pure Web Browser sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Avast Secure Browser sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Avast Secure Browser holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Avast Secure Browser has 2.1K 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 79% of Avast Secure Browser's.
Pure Web Browser ships an update every 3 months, Avast Secure Browser every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pure Web Browser | Avast Secure Browser |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (43 ratings) | 4.7 (2.1K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 76.0% of reviews | 79.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 43 | 2.1K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.3 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 110 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Prasomsak Khunmuen | AVAST Software s.r.o |
Customer experience
Pure Web Browser
Avast Secure Browser
Bugs and requests
Pure Web Browser
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Avast Secure Browser
Reported bugs
4 issues- Sync issues between mobile and desktop
- Compatibility problems with certain websites
- VPN disconnects unexpectedly
- Ad blocker not working as expected
Requested features
5 requests- Dark mode option
- Improved tab management
- Sync bookmarks/history across devices
- More granular privacy controls
- Better integration with other Avast products
In-app purchases
Pure Web Browser
- Remove in-app ads$0.99
Avast Secure Browser
- Avast Pro 1 Month7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Avast Pro 1 Month7 Days trial5 variants$7.491 Month
- Avast Pro 1 Month7 Days trial$9.991 Month
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- Avast Pro 12 Months7 Days trial$19.991 Year
- Avast Pro 12 Months$29.991 Year
- Avast Pro 12 Months7 Days trial2 variants$29.991 Year
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