Comparison

BlackFog Privacy vs Private Browser (Auto Refresh)

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

BlackFog Privacy

Enhance your browsing experience by blocking ads, trackers, and malicious sites. This app improves browsing speed, reduces data usage, and protects your device from various online threats.

Highlights
  • Blocks advertising on over 99% of sites
  • Stops website tracking and data aggregation
  • Eliminates crypto-jacking and botnet attacks
  • Blocks fake news and phishing sites
  • Prevents Facebook profiling and tracking
  • Decreases data usage and increases browsing speed
  • Improves battery life
Features
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BlackFog Privacy protects the privacy and security of your device while using Safari, by: • Blocking Advertising on over 99% of sites • Stops web site tracking and data aggregators from analyzing your behavior • Eliminates crypto-jacking to prevent your device from being hijacked • Blocks Botnets from stealing data and accessing device • Blocks communication over the Dark Web, commonly used to hide attacks • Blocks common fake news sites • Blocks phishing attacks when browsing the Internet • Stops Facebook from profiling and tracking you regardless of whether or not you are a Facebook customer. • Significantly decreases overall data usage by reducing network traffic volume. • Increases the speed of browsing by over 2x • Improves battery life Supports all versions of Safari on iPhones and iPads. --- Purchase Options: Editions of BlackFog are available for purchase via an auto-renewable subscription as follows: Annual subscription Monthly subscription --- Price may vary by location. Subscriptions will be charged to your credit card through your iTunes account. Your subscription will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You will not be able to cancel the subscription once activated. Manage your subscriptions in Account Settings after purchase. --- Privacy Policy: https://www.blackfog.com/company/privacy-policy/ Terms of Service: https://www.blackfog.com/terms-of-service/

About

Private Browser (Auto Refresh)

This utility allows you to automatically refresh web pages at custom intervals, saving you time and effort. It's designed for users who need real-time updates from specific websites without constant manual intervention. Enjoy a clean interface and full-screen mode for an optimized browsing experience.

Highlights
  • Automatic page refreshing
  • Customizable refresh intervals
  • Full-screen mode
  • Modern design
  • Easy to use interface
  • Pro version to disable ads
Features
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Safe Browser with Auto Refresh is a stable browser with the ability to refresh pages at specified intervals. This app has been created for users who need to keep track of certain web pages. Safe Browser with Auto Refresh is a great assistant to you so you do not have to click the refresh button every time. Once you open a web page through the app, you can set an auto refresh period (5 seconds or more) and enjoy the latest data you need to keep track of in real time. You can use the app for free an unlimited number of times. You can also purchase the Pro version, which will disable ads. Benefits of Safe Browser with Auto Refresh: Modern pleasant design Easy to use: you just need to open the application, place the web page link in the browser window and set the refresh interval. The page will automatically refresh and load data at an interval you set. The configuration can be changed at any time. Full Screen Mode. The Safe Browser with Auto Refresh app is useful for people who value their time but need to keep up with changes to a certain kind of information, such as brokers, marketers, journalists and many other different professions. Let's save precious time together. If you have any suggestions or problems with using our app, you can contact us via the contact form (Settings -> Contact Us). We will be glad to hear your suggestions on how to improve our app. Terms of Use : https://kashalot.dev/legal/private-browser-terms/

Screenshots

BlackFog Privacy4 screens
Private Browser (Auto Refresh)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Private Browser (Auto Refresh) at freemium against BlackFog Privacy's subscription. BlackFog Privacy's advantage is review sentiment (60% vs 50%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. BlackFog Privacy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Private Browser (Auto Refresh) sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for BlackFog Privacy against 4.3 for Private Browser (Auto Refresh). Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 76 and 61 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of BlackFog Privacy's written reviews are positive against 50% of Private Browser (Auto Refresh)'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BlackFog Privacy ships an update monthly, Private Browser (Auto Refresh) every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
BlackFog Privacy versus Private Browser (Auto Refresh): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlackFog PrivacyPrivate Browser (Auto Refresh)
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (76 ratings) — better4.3 (61 ratings)
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings76 — better61
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB6 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperBlackFog, Inc.Rufat Babayev

Customer experience

BlackFog Privacy

All ratings74 ratings
Positive83.8%
Neutral8.1%
Negative8.1%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

Private Browser (Auto Refresh)

All ratings61 ratings
Positive77.0%
Neutral11.5%
Negative11.5%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

BlackFog Privacy

Subscriptions2
  • All Features - Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • All Features - Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
2 purchases

Private Browser (Auto Refresh)

Subscriptions2
  • Pro3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Pro3 Days trial$6.991 Year

Questions

Is BlackFog Privacy free?
BlackFog Privacy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Private Browser (Auto Refresh) free?
Private Browser (Auto Refresh) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, BlackFog Privacy or Private Browser (Auto Refresh)?
BlackFog Privacy is rated higher. BlackFog Privacy averages 4.4 out of 5 from 76 ratings, while Private Browser (Auto Refresh) averages 4.3 from 61 ratings.
Do BlackFog Privacy or Private Browser (Auto Refresh) have ads?
Neither BlackFog Privacy nor Private Browser (Auto Refresh) shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BlackFog Privacy or Private Browser (Auto Refresh)?
BlackFog Privacy ships an update monthly, and Private Browser (Auto Refresh) every 2 weeks. Most recently, BlackFog Privacy was updated on October 24, 2026 and Private Browser (Auto Refresh) on October 19, 2026.

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