Pure Web Browser vs SBrowser
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
SBrowser
Browse the internet privately and securely with an ad-free experience. This app reduces data usage, extends battery life, and protects your privacy with advanced measures. Enjoy a customizable start page and secure browsing history.
- Night mode for websites
- Adblock smart filters
- Reduced data usage
- Tracking protection
- Secure browsing history
- Customizable search engines
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Enjoy fast and secure internet surfing without distractions with Secure Browser. FEATURING: - Night mode for websites that matches system preference - Adblock smart filters remove popups, banners and ad pre-rolls on websites - Greatly reduced data usage (which leads to extended battery life) - Tracking protection and modern privacy measures - Start page with your favourite bookmarks - Secure browsing history with in-app lock screen - Customisable search engines - Tabs and many more! App requires zero configuration, everything just works.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SBrowser at none against Pure Web Browser's 1. SBrowser also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.1) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 43). Pure Web Browser's advantage is review sentiment (76% vs 53%) and iOS requirement (9.3 vs 15.1). 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. Pure Web Browser sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SBrowser asks for nothing beyond the download.
SBrowser holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SBrowser has 1.2K ratings behind it against 43, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 76% of Pure Web Browser's written reviews are positive against 53% of SBrowser's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Pure Web Browser ships an update every 3 months, SBrowser every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pure Web Browser | SBrowser |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (43 ratings) | 4.5 (1.2K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 76.0% of reviews — better | 52.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 43 | 1.2K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.3 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Prasomsak Khunmuen | MITONOPTIMAL PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT (UK) LIMITED |
Customer experience
Pure Web Browser
SBrowser
Bugs and requests
Pure Web Browser
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
SBrowser
Reported bugs
4 issues- Documents and downloads disappearing after updates
- YouTube video downloads not working
- Search engine not functioning as expected
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
Requested features
4 requests- Add download option for videos and songs
- Implement playlist and favorites management
- Provide HD download quality options
- Add support for iPad and tablet devices
In-app purchases
Pure Web Browser
- Remove in-app ads$0.99
SBrowser
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Pure Web Browser free?
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Do Pure Web Browser or SBrowser have ads?
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