Pure Web Browser vs nova 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
nova browser
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This is a high-performance small size internet browser designed for users who do not want to use other browsers. This fast, private browser with the latest security and privacy features helps you stay safe online. Nova Browser is a fast, free, and full-featured web browser that maximizes your privacy and security. Our browser is designed for a quality web experience, and Nova Browser will bring you very useful features to make your experience a fast and convenient web browser. We want you to have the best web surfing experience by using Nova Browser.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: nova browser at none against Pure Web Browser's 1. nova browser also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). Pure Web Browser's advantage is iOS requirement (9.3 vs 15.0). On price, 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. nova browser asks for nothing beyond the download.
Pure Web Browser ships an update every 3 months, nova browser weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pure Web Browser | nova browser |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (43 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 76.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 43 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.3 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Prasomsak Khunmuen | 凯超 唐 |
In-app purchases
Pure Web Browser
- Remove in-app ads$0.99
nova browser
No in-app purchases
Questions
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