# Tiny Cast vs Private Browser

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Private Browser at none against Tiny Cast's 1. Private Browser also leads on ads (none vs shown). Tiny Cast's advantage is ratings volume (71 vs 5) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, rating, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tiny Cast sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Private Browser asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Tiny Cast against 4.2 for Private Browser. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tiny Cast has 71 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of Tiny Cast's written reviews are positive against 67% of Private Browser's.

Tiny Cast ships an update every 2 weeks, Private Browser monthly. Both last shipped on October 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tiny Cast | Private Browser |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (71 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-cast/id1362617711/reviews)** | [4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-browser-loopius/id6739258215/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **71** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **71.4% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 32 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.1** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Yasin TURKOGLU](https://appshunter.io/developer/493011949) | [Maxim Frolov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1008508211) |

## What reviewers say

### Tiny Cast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-cast/id1362617711)

Stream music and videos from websites directly to your TV. This app acts as a browser to find embedded media files and cast them to your Chromecast-enabled device. Enjoy playback controls and a built-in ad blocker for a seamless viewing experience.

**Highlights:** Stream media from websites, Chromecast support, Built-in ad blocker, Playback controls, Subtitle selection, Lock screen controls

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads in Tiny Cast | $0.99 | one-time |


### Private Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-browser-loopius/id6739258215)

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.

**Highlights:** Minimalist interface, Adaptive UI elements, Tabbed browsing, Bookmark management, Search suggestions

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tiny Cast free?

Tiny Cast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Private Browser free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Tiny Cast or Private Browser?

Tiny Cast is rated higher. Tiny Cast averages 4.3 out of 5 from 71 ratings, while Private Browser averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.

### Do Tiny Cast or Private Browser have ads?

Tiny Cast shows ads; Private Browser does not.

### Which is updated more often, Tiny Cast or Private Browser?

Tiny Cast ships an update every 2 weeks, and Private Browser monthly. Most recently, Tiny Cast was updated on October 6, 2026 and Private Browser on October 6, 2026.

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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.*