# Pure Web Browser vs Tube Browser Pro

Pure Web Browser and Tube Browser Pro both sit at 4.1 stars, but that hides the real split: 76% of Pure Web Browser's written reviews are positive against 37% of Tube Browser Pro's. Pure Web Browser also leads on iOS requirement (9.3 vs 14.0). Tube Browser Pro's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (4.4K vs 43). On price, rating, 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 Tube Browser Pro sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for Pure Web Browser against 4.2 for Tube Browser Pro. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tube Browser Pro has 4.4K ratings behind it against 43, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of Pure Web Browser's written reviews are positive against 37% of Tube Browser Pro's.

Pure Web Browser ships an update every 3 months, Tube Browser Pro every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pure Web Browser | Tube Browser Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pure-web-browser/id1301166115/reviews) | **[4.2 (4.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tube-browser-pro/id1552700862/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 43 | **4.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **76.0% of reviews** | 37.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 7 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.3** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Prasomsak Khunmuen](https://appshunter.io/developer/636412127) | [Bob Wei](https://appshunter.io/developer/1517823332) |

## 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 |


### Tube Browser Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tube-browser-pro/id1552700862)

Experience uninterrupted video viewing with an advanced ad blocker designed to eliminate annoying video advertisements. Enjoy your favorite content without interruptions, and cast it to your TV with Chromecast support.

**Highlights:** Blocks video ads, Supports Chromecast, Background music playback (low power mode), Complies with YouTube's terms of service

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tube Browser Pro | $0.49 | per 7 days |
| Tube Browser Pro | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Buy us a coffee | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy us a coffee | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tube Browser Pro | $1.99 | one-time |
| Buy us a coffee | $3.99 | one-time |
| Buy us a coffee | $7.99 | one-time |
| Buy us a coffee | $15.99 | one-time |
| Tube Browser Pro | $19.99 | one-time |
| Buy us a coffee | $31.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Worth trying
- 🚀 Good alternative to official app
- 💡 Excellent ad blocker

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Videos not loading properly
- 🐛 Glitchy user interface
- 🔋 Background playback issues

**Reported bugs**

- Blank/white screen after updates
- Inability to resume videos after app exit
- Inconsistent behavior across iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Add video quality selection option
- Improve playlist and queue management
- Implement dark mode
- Add more video player controls (e.g., skip forward/backward)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pure Web Browser free?

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

### Is Tube Browser Pro free?

Tube Browser Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pure Web Browser or Tube Browser Pro?

Tube Browser Pro is rated higher. Pure Web Browser averages 4.1 out of 5 from 43 ratings, while Tube Browser Pro averages 4.2 from 4.4K ratings.

### Do Pure Web Browser or Tube Browser Pro have ads?

Pure Web Browser shows ads; Tube Browser Pro does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pure Web Browser or Tube Browser Pro?

Pure Web Browser ships an update every 3 months, and Tube Browser Pro every 3 weeks. Most recently, Pure Web Browser was updated on October 5, 2026 and Tube Browser Pro on October 17, 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.*