# Web Explorer and Browser vs Private Browser

The clearest difference is rating: Private Browser at 4.7 against Web Explorer and Browser's 3.4. Web Explorer and Browser's advantage is ratings volume (22 vs 3) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Private Browser holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Web Explorer and Browser has 22 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Web Explorer and Browser | Private Browser |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/web-explorer-and-browser/id1319769165/reviews) | **[4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-browser-web-incognito/id6813297793/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **22** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 28 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [chi keung chan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1110000035) | [延平 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/1833168926) |

## What reviewers say

### Web Explorer and Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/web-explorer-and-browser/id1319769165)

This web browser offers a unique no-tabbed browsing experience inspired by older browser versions. It allows users to bookmark favorite sites, navigate faster with accelerated loading, and access popular platforms like YouTube and Facebook quickly. Safe browsing mode protects privacy, and bookmarks can be imported from other browsers.

**Highlights:** No-tabbed browsing, Bookmark favorite websites, Accelerated web page loading, Quick access to YouTube and Facebook, Safe browsing mode, Import bookmarks

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Private Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-browser-web-incognito/id6813297793)

This browser prioritizes your privacy with features like session data deletion and Face ID protection. Enjoy a clean, distraction-free browsing experience with customizable search engines and a choice of dark or light modes.

**Highlights:** Private browsing sessions, Burn individual tabs, Burn all browsing data, Face ID protection, Search engine choice, Clean interface, Dark mode support

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Web Explorer and Browser free?

Web Explorer and Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Private Browser free?

Private Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Web Explorer and Browser or Private Browser?

Private Browser is rated higher. Web Explorer and Browser averages 3.4 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while Private Browser averages 4.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Web Explorer and Browser or Private Browser have ads?

Neither Web Explorer and Browser nor Private Browser shows ads.

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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.*