Hive Private Browser vs Protect Search
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hive Private Browser
Browse the web privately and securely without tracking. This app offers a simple, no-frills experience, keeping your browsing history safe on your iPhone, iPod, and iPad. Enjoy a clean interface that maximizes web view and minimizes device space.
- Private browsing
- Incognito mode
- No tracking
- Lightweight download
- Maximized web view
- Portrait and landscape modes
Read full descriptionHide full description
Your browsing history should belong to you. Why have big search engines tracking and selling your information when you can browse in privacy. The Hive private browsing app brings you the best of privacy and connivence in a simple no frills web browser. We value our privacy and so should you. Browse effortlessly and privately on your iPhone, iPod, and iPad with the knowledge you are keeping your browse history safe. - lightweight download and takes up minimal space on your device. - portrait and landscape modes. - status and navigation bars disappear when scrolling to maximize the web view. - no auto suggest or auto fill Let us know how your are enjoying the app in the comments and always feel free to reach out via email with questions or comments.
Protect Search
This app offers an ultrafast, secure, and private browsing experience on your iPhone. It features a built-in VPN and ad blocker to ensure anonymity, prevent tracking, and remove intrusive advertisements for a cleaner web.
- Built-in VPN
- Ad blocker
- Private browsing
- Fast browsing speed
- IP address hiding
- Website security checks
Read full descriptionHide full description
ProtectSearch – The Ultrafast, Secure, and Private Browser with VPN & Ad Blocker ProtectSearch is a powerful iPhone browser with built-in VPN and ad blocker, ensuring fast, private, and secure browsing. Why Choose ProtectSearch? - No More Ads – Enjoy an ad-free browsing experience - Lightning-Fast Speed – Seamless and smooth web surfing - Built-in VPN – Browse the internet anonymously - Privacy Protection – Prevent websites from tracking you - No Logs Policy – We don’t collect your data - Hide Your IP Address – Stay anonymous online Premium Features: - Unlimited VPN with multi-geo servers - Regular Ad Blocker Updates Built-in Ad Blocker ProtectSearch removes intrusive ads, enhances page loading speed, and prevents advertisers from tracking your activity, ensuring a cleaner and safer browsing experience. Private Browsing No need for incognito mode – ProtectSearch doesn’t save your browsing history, cookies, or logs. Your online activity remains completely private. Safe & Secure Browsing Our browser checks website security, alerts you to potential malware or scams, and ensures a secure browsing experience by blocking tracking attempts. ProtectSearch – The ultimate browsing experience with no ads, no restrictions, and no compromises on privacy!
Screenshots
Verdict
Hive Private Browser and Protect Search both sit at 4.1 stars, but that hides the real split: 90% of Protect Search's written reviews are positive against 50% of Hive Private Browser's. Protect Search also leads on ratings volume (82 vs 14). Hive Private Browser's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, 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. Protect Search sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Hive Private Browser asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for Hive Private Browser against 4.1 for Protect Search. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Protect Search has 82 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of Hive Private Browser's written reviews are positive against 90% of Protect Search's.
| Parameter | Hive Private Browser | Protect Search |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (14 ratings) | 4.1 (82 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 89.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 14 | 82 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 5 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Rojao | PF Tech s.r.o. |
Customer experience
Hive Private Browser
Protect Search
In-app purchases
Hive Private Browser
No in-app purchases
Protect Search
- Premium Access3 Days trial$2.997 Days
- Premium Version3 Days trial$14.997 Days
- Premium Version3 Days trial$29.991 Month
Show 1 moreShow fewer
- Premium Version3 Days trial$69.991 Year
Questions
Is Hive Private Browser free?
Is Protect Search free?
Which has better reviews, Hive Private Browser or Protect Search?
Do Hive Private Browser or Protect Search have ads?
Other comparisons
