Comparison

Pure Web Browser vs Bro Browser

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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

About

Bro Browser

Browse the web and multitask with a floating video player. Listen to videos with your screen locked. Features include a timer, photo viewer, and website favorites for seamless multitasking.

Highlights
  • Picture-in-Picture video playback
  • Background audio playback on locked screen
  • Adjustable PiP window size and position
  • Integrated PiP timer
  • Always-visible clock
  • Picture-in-Picture photo viewer
  • Website favorites
Features
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Meet our new browser which is great for multitasking. Using our app you can watch videos and do your usual tasks on your phone at the same. This is made possible by our "Picture in Picture" mode. Just open any video in our browser, press the "pip" button and now you can check your mail, reply to your friends in messengers, use any of your apps, while the video from our browser will play in a small window that you can drag and drop wherever you want as well as change its size. That's not all. Tired of not being able to listen to content from your favorite video portals on your lock screen? We have solved this problem. If you don't need to look at the screen, just lock it and the video will continue to play and you can listen to it. Features: Fast and easy to use browser. Picture in Picture mode. With the ability to drag the screen to any place, change its size, pause, rewind. Listening sound or music from the video on the locked screen. PiP Timer. Use the timer that is always visible when you need to keep track of time while using other apps. You don't have to switch between apps like before. PiP Watch. Time will always be visible, also when using other applications. PiP Photo. Do you surf the Internet, chat on social networks, write notes and want your favorite photo to be be always in sight? Then this feature is for you. Favourites. Add an unlimited number of websites for fast access. Now you do not need to enter your favorite site manually every time. Aceess by one tap. With the possibility of removal. Subscription pricing and terms: Our app offers one auto-renewing subscription option: $4.99 per month This price is for United States customers. Pricing in other countries may vary and actual charges may be converted to your local currency depending on the country of residence. The subscription will automatically renew unless turned off in your iTunes Account settings at least 24 hours before the current period ends. You can go to your iTunes Account settings to manage your subscription and turn off auto-renew. Your iTunes Account will be charged when the purchase is confirmed. If you subscribe before your free trial ends, the rest of your free trial period will be forfeited as soon as your purchase is confirmed. Privacy Policy: https://browserapp.tilda.ws/privacypolicy Terms of Use: https://browserapp.tilda.ws/termsofuse

Screenshots

Pure Web Browser4 screens
Bro Browser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Pure Web Browser at free with in-app purchases against Bro Browser's subscription. Pure Web Browser also leads on review sentiment (76% vs 50%) and iOS requirement (9.3 vs 15.0). Bro Browser's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). On price, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Pure Web Browser sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Bro Browser sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bro Browser holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bro Browser has 1.1K 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 50% of Bro Browser's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pure Web Browser ships an update every 3 months, Bro Browser fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Pure Web Browser versus Bro Browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPure Web BrowserBro Browser
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (43 ratings)4.5 (1.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews76.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings431.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS9.3 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB42 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperPrasomsak KhunmuenEuropean Apps Solutions

Customer experience

Pure Web Browser

All ratings43 ratings
Positive72.1%
Neutral11.6%
Negative16.3%
Written reviews50 reviews
Positive76.0%
Neutral12.0%
Negative12.0%

Bro Browser

All ratings1,059 ratings
Positive87.0%
Neutral4.2%
Negative8.9%
Written reviews84 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral4.8%
Negative45.2%

Bugs and requests

Pure Web Browser

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Bro Browser

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Login issues
  • Compatibility problems on older devices
  • Unreliable performance

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add casting capability
  • Improve search and navigation
  • Introduce a free ad-free mode

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Pure Web Browser

One-time1
  • Remove in-app ads$0.99
4 purchases

Bro Browser

Subscriptions3
  • Bro Browser Weekly$3.997 Days
  • Picture in Picture Pro3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Yearly subscription$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$12.99

Questions

Is Pure Web Browser free?
Pure Web Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bro Browser free?
Bro Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pure Web Browser or Bro Browser?
Bro Browser is rated higher. Pure Web Browser averages 4.1 out of 5 from 43 ratings, while Bro Browser averages 4.5 from 1.1K ratings.
Do Pure Web Browser or Bro Browser have ads?
Pure Web Browser shows ads; Bro Browser does not.
Which is updated more often, Pure Web Browser or Bro Browser?
Pure Web Browser ships an update every 3 months, and Bro Browser fortnightly. Most recently, Pure Web Browser was updated on October 1, 2026 and Bro Browser on October 2, 2026.

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