Hive Private Browser vs Desktop Browser
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
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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.
Desktop Browser
This utility app brings a full desktop web browsing experience to your iPhone. Manage bookmarks and multiple tabs with a user-friendly interface for efficient internet exploration.
- Desktop-style browsing
- Bookmark management
- Multi-tab management
- User-friendly interface
- Full screen web experience
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Experience the web like never before with Desktop Browser, the ultimate iOS app that brings the full desktop browsing experience to your iPhone. Key Features: Desktop-Style Browsing: Enjoy websites in their full desktop version, just as you would on a computer, providing access to all features and content. Bookmark Management: Easily manage your favorite sites with a robust bookmark system. Multi-Tab Management: Effortlessly handle multiple tabs for a seamless browsing experience. User-Friendly Interface: Designed for easy navigation and operation, making your browsing experience smooth and efficient. Explore the internet with the power of a desktop browser right in your pocket. Download Desktop Browser today and transform your iPhone browsing experience! This app is using the standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/ internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Desktop Browser at 100% against Hive Private Browser's 50%. Desktop Browser also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.1) and ratings volume (81 vs 14). Hive Private Browser's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 14.0). 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. Desktop Browser sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Hive Private Browser asks for nothing beyond the download.
Desktop Browser holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Desktop Browser has 81 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Hive Private Browser's written reviews are positive against 100% of Desktop Browser's.
| Parameter | Hive Private Browser | Desktop Browser |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (14 ratings) | 4.7 (81 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 14 | 81 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 6 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Rojao | 新雨 李 |
Customer experience
Hive Private Browser
Desktop Browser
In-app purchases
Hive Private Browser
No in-app purchases
Desktop Browser
- unlimited features$1.997 Days
- unlimited features$4.991 Month
- unlimited features$9.991 Year
- unlimited features$14.99
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