# Hive Private Browser vs Protect Search

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hive Private Browser | Protect Search |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hive-private-browser/id1324712081/reviews) | [4.1 (82 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/protect-search/id6444733862/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 14 | **82** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **89.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Rojao](https://appshunter.io/developer/805127959) | [PF Tech s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1656512233) |

## What reviewers say

### Hive Private Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hive-private-browser/id1324712081)

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.

**Highlights:** Private browsing, Incognito mode, No tracking, Lightweight download, Maximized web view, Portrait and landscape modes

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Protect Search

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/protect-search/id6444733862)

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.

**Highlights:** Built-in VPN, Ad blocker, Private browsing, Fast browsing speed, IP address hiding, Website security checks

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Safari Extension

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Access | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Version | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Version | $29.99 | per month |
| Premium Version | $69.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hive Private Browser free?

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

### Is Protect Search free?

Protect Search is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hive Private Browser or Protect Search?

Hive Private Browser and Protect Search are both rated 4.1 out of 5 on the App Store, from 14 and 82 ratings respectively.

### Do Hive Private Browser or Protect Search have ads?

Neither Hive Private Browser nor Protect Search 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.*