Ruru vs Private Browser
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ruru
This browser is designed for one-handed use, allowing thumb-based control for navigation and search. It's ideal for users with larger phones or smaller hands seeking convenient mobile browsing.
- One-handed operation
- Thumb-friendly navigation
- Swipe gestures for back/forward
- Edge swipe for tab management
- Shake to search
- Bookmark functionality
- Right/left-handed mode switch
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'Ruru' is a simple web browser aiming to use with one hand.You can use all the operations within the range of the thumb.It is ideal for people who use big iPhone, small hands. Please try it. = Main function = · Swipe from anywhere on the screen to GoBack · GoForward · Double tap the top of the Home button to display the search screen · Swipe from the edge of the screen to display the tab selection screen · Bookmark (save with long press) · Tab list · History (past 300 items) · Go to Google search screen with shake · Switch between right-handed mode and left-handed mode
Private Browser
A minimalist web browser designed for simplicity and a unique user experience. It offers essential features like tabs and bookmarks with an interface that adapts to your needs.
- Minimalist interface
- Adaptive UI elements
- Tabbed browsing
- Bookmark management
- Search suggestions
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Loopius is an extremely simple browser with nothing superfluous. Interface elements can seamlessly transform into one another depending on the context, creating a unique user experience. The browser supports basic features such as tabs, bookmarks, and search suggestions.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Private Browser at 4.2 against Ruru's 4.0. Private Browser also leads on ratings volume (5 vs 1). Ruru's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Private Browser holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Private Browser has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 67% and 67% positive.
Ruru ships an update every 3 weeks, Private Browser monthly. Both last shipped on October 6, 2026.
| Parameter | Ruru | Private Browser |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (1 ratings) | 4.2 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | 66.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | MAPLE LLC | Maxim Frolov |
Customer experience
Ruru
Private Browser
In-app purchases
Ruru
No in-app purchases
Private Browser
No in-app purchases
