Comparison

Private Web Browser Incognito vs Opera Browser with VPN

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

Head to head
About

Private Web Browser Incognito

This secure web browser prioritizes your privacy by automatically clearing browsing data like history, cookies, and cache upon exit. It offers passcode and biometric protection for enhanced security and includes features like an ad blocker and download manager.

Highlights
  • Automatic history clearing
  • Automatic cache clearing
  • Automatic cookie clearing
  • Passcode protection
  • Biometric authentication
  • Optional ad blocker
  • Download manager
Features
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Private Web Browser Incognito is a web browser that is focused mainly on your privacy. You can choose to clear history, cookies, local storage, cache upon exiting the app. Browsing secretly without worries was never that easy. ******* Main Features ******* - Clear history when leaving the app - Clear cache when leaving the app - Clear cookies when leaving the app - Clear local storage when leaving the app - You can enable Auto Redirection to your homepage when leaving the app - Passcode protection for both Browser and Downloads - Biometric Authentication on the passcode screen - Dark or Light theme, pick what ever you like most! - FULL SCREEN MODE! - Replace the default search engine - Optional Ad Blocker - Download manager that can be protected with passcode! - Search directly from search bar All of these features make Private Web Browser Incognito a great browser that keeps you safe and clears after you. You don't have to do a thing, just enable your desired clear switch and let it do the rest! ************************** Subscriptions & Terms ************************** The usage of the Private Web Browser Incognito app requires a valid subscription. Cancel anytime. Free trial automatically converts to a paid subscription unless canceled at least 24-hours before the end of the trial period. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. All subscriptions automatically renew if it is not cancelled within 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. Your account will be charged for the next subscription period up to 24 hours prior to the current subscription expiring. It is not possible to cancel an existing in-app subscription. You can disable the automatic renewal function at any time by adjusting your account settings. Privacy Policy and Terms of Use: https://www.algotwist.com/private-web-browser-incognito/privacy-policy-and-terms-of-use So what are you waiting for? Try Private Web Browser Incognito now!

About

Opera Browser with VPN

This AI-powered web browser offers lightning-fast speeds, enhanced privacy with a built-in VPN, and an ad-free experience. Customize your interface and enjoy seamless one-handed browsing with intuitive gestures and a smart AI assistant.

Highlights
  • AI-powered browsing with Aria
  • Built-in private VPN
  • Native ad blocker
  • One-handed browsing design
  • Customizable wallpapers
  • Lightning-fast search
Features
Currently charting
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Fast, safe and private, Opera is a beautifully-designed web browser with a Red Dot Award-winning interface. Loved by millions worldwide, Opera is built for people on the go, delivering lightning-fast browsing with powerful privacy tools. The All-New Opera One for iOS Experience a browser that moves with you, with a sleek bottom search bar for effortless thumb-driven browsing. Enjoy a more immersive full-screen experience and fluid navigation with intuitive, smooth-swipe gestures. Ad-Free Browsing with an Enhanced Native Ad Blocker Say goodbye to distractions and hello to faster page loading. Opera’s built-in Ad Blocker removes intrusive ads and pop-ups automatically, helping pages load faster and making browsing smoother and cleaner. Built-in VPN Enjoy enhanced privacy. Opera’s built-in VPN encrypts your browsing traffic and masks your location with a strict no-logs policy. No subscriptions, logins, or extra extensions required. Just turn it on with a single tap to shield your personal data on any network. NEW! Data Saver Opera can save your mobile data by compressing images and text on the pages you visit. The page is compressed on Opera’s servers before it reaches your device, helping you make the most of your data plan and browse faster on slow or unreliable networks. Sync Stop leaving your tabs behind. Whether you’re stepping out for coffee or switching to the couch, Opera makes life easy. Sync your mobile and desktop browsers to access your open tabs, bookmarks, and speed dials instantly. Pick up exactly where you left off, no searching, no re-typing, just seamless browsing. Meet Opera AI Discover a smarter way to explore the web with Opera AI, seamlessly integrated into your browsing experience. You can now search with AI directly from the address bar, making it easier than ever to ask questions, explore topics, and find information instantly while browsing. Your Browser, Your Design Customize your browser with beautiful wallpapers or upload your own images to match your style. Whether you prefer minimal, colorful, or personal designs, Opera lets you shape your browsing environment exactly the way you like it. Designed for One-Hand Browsing Choose between sleek Bottom Navigation or the Fast Action Button (FAB) for total control of your browsing experience. Swipe gestures make it easy to switch tabs, reload pages, share links, or return to recent tabs. All with one hand. ABOUT OPERA Founded in 1995 in Norway on the idea that everyone should have fast access to the web, we have spent the last 30+ years helping millions browse in a safe, private, and innovative way. We care about the internet, about open standards, and about people. By downloading this application, you are agreeing to the End User Licence Agreement at https://www.opera.com/eula/mobile. Also, you can learn how Opera handles and protects your data in our Privacy Statement at https://www.opera.com/privacy

Screenshots

Private Web Browser Incognito4 screens
Opera Browser with VPN4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Opera Browser with VPN at none against Private Web Browser Incognito's 11. Opera Browser with VPN also leads on ratings volume (264K vs 5.8K) and chart position (#38 vs unranked). Private Web Browser Incognito's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, review sentiment 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. Private Web Browser Incognito sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Opera Browser with VPN asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Private Web Browser Incognito against 4.7 for Opera Browser with VPN. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Opera Browser with VPN has 264K ratings behind it against 5.8K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 62% of Private Web Browser Incognito's written reviews are positive against 59% of Opera Browser with VPN's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Private Web Browser Incognito ships an update monthly, Opera Browser with VPN fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Private Web Browser Incognito versus Opera Browser with VPN: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrivate Web Browser IncognitoOpera Browser with VPN
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (5.8K ratings)4.7 (264K ratings) — better
Positive reviews61.6% of reviews — better58.7% of reviews
Number of ratings5.8K264K — better
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank—#38 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB100 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperAlgoTwist LtdOpera Norway AS

Customer experience

Private Web Browser Incognito

All ratings5,688 ratings
Positive88.6%
Neutral4.2%
Negative7.2%
Written reviews73 reviews
Positive61.6%
Neutral2.7%
Negative35.6%

Opera Browser with VPN

All ratings264,053 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral3.1%
Negative4.6%
Written reviews4,354 reviews
Positive58.7%
Neutral10.3%
Negative31.0%

User reviews

Private Web Browser Incognito

From 5.8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and efficient
  • 🔒 Excellent privacy protection
  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 💡 Innovative features

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 💰 Paid premium version required for full functionality

Opera Browser with VPN

From 264K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and reliable
  • 🔒 Blocks ads and crypto mining
  • 👍 Customizable UI
  • 💡 AI integration
  • 🔋 Battery efficient

Room to improve

  • 🐛 News pages keep popping up
  • 🐛 Glitches with search bar and tab management
  • 👎 Lack of reader mode and extensions
  • 🔒 Security concerns due to Chinese ownership
  • 💤 Forced new tabs on startup

Bugs and requests

Private Web Browser Incognito

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Websites not loading properly due to UI issues
  • Compatibility problems with older devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to delete or edit bookmarks
  • Improved customer support
  • Full-screen mode

Opera Browser with VPN

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Freezing and crashing issues
  • Incompatibility with certain websites
  • Download and file saving limitations
  • Inconsistent ad blocking performance

Requested features

5 requests
  • Bookmark management
  • Password sync across devices
  • Keyboard shortcuts
  • Webpage zoom
  • Customizable dark mode

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Private Web Browser Incognito

Subscriptions6
  • Month Full Unlimited Pass3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Month Full Unlimited Pass$1.991 Month
  • Month Full Unlimited Pass$2.991 Month
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  • Month Full Unlimited Pass3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Year Full Unlimited Pass$19.991 Year
  • Year Full Unlimited Pass3 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time5
  • Passcode Protection$1.99
  • Full Screen Browsing$1.99
  • Private Downloads$1.99
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  • Block Ads on Private Browser$1.99
  • All Upgrades Forever$17.99
None

Opera Browser with VPN

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Private Web Browser Incognito free?
Private Web Browser Incognito is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Opera Browser with VPN free?
Opera Browser with VPN is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Private Web Browser Incognito or Opera Browser with VPN?
Opera Browser with VPN is rated higher. Private Web Browser Incognito averages 4.5 out of 5 from 5.8K ratings, while Opera Browser with VPN averages 4.7 from 264K ratings.
Do Private Web Browser Incognito or Opera Browser with VPN have ads?
Opera Browser with VPN shows ads; Private Web Browser Incognito does not.
Which is updated more often, Private Web Browser Incognito or Opera Browser with VPN?
Private Web Browser Incognito ships an update monthly, and Opera Browser with VPN fortnightly. Most recently, Private Web Browser Incognito was updated on October 29, 2026 and Opera Browser with VPN on October 29, 2026.

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