Comparison

Private Web Browser Incognito vs Beacon Web Browser

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

Beacon Web Browser

A privacy-focused web browser that replaces traditional certificate authorities with decentralized peer-to-peer naming systems. It offers on-device DNSSEC validation and supports encrypted DNS with Handshake naming.

Highlights
  • Decentralized peer-to-peer naming systems
  • On-device DNSSEC validation
  • Encrypted DNS with Handshake naming
  • Access to Ethereum names
  • Open source development
Features
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Beacon is a privacy and security-focused browser with the goal of replacing traditional certificate authorities with decentralized peer-to-peer naming systems, DNSSEC, and DNS-Based Authentication of Named Entities (DANE)! 1. We use a lightweight peer-to-peer client that connects to the Handshake network[1] and syncs block headers in a few seconds! 2. On-device DNSSEC validation, you don't need to trust external resolvers. Beacon doesn't use a centralized DNSSEC signing key either. Instead, it requests and verifies proofs from the Handshake network. 3. Enable your device to use encrypted DNS with Handshake naming support. Handshake links to other naming systems such as Ethereum using HIP-5. Beacon supports accessing those names too! Try opening humbly.eth or impervious.forever. 4. Look for "Secured by Handshake" to identify websites secured by decentralized DNS-Based Authentication. 5. Beacon is open source! Submit feedback, contribute and report bugs or issues: https://github.com/imperviousinc/beacon-ios [1] https://handshake.org

Screenshots

Private Web Browser Incognito4 screens
Beacon Web Browser4 screens

Verdict

The call

Private Web Browser Incognito and Beacon Web Browser both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Beacon Web Browser's written reviews are positive against 62% of Private Web Browser Incognito's. Beacon Web Browser also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 11) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). Private Web Browser Incognito's advantage is ratings volume (5.7K vs 14). On price, rating, 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

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. Beacon Web Browser asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Private Web Browser Incognito against 4.6 for Beacon Web Browser. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Private Web Browser Incognito has 5.7K ratings behind it against 14, 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 100% of Beacon Web Browser's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Private Web Browser Incognito ships an update monthly, Beacon Web Browser every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Private Web Browser Incognito versus Beacon Web Browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrivate Web Browser IncognitoBeacon Web Browser
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (5.7K ratings) — better4.6 (14 ratings)
Positive reviews61.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5.7K — better14
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB104 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperAlgoTwist LtdImpervious Inc

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%

Beacon Web Browser

All ratings14 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral7.1%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Beacon Web Browser

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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

Beacon Web Browser

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 Beacon Web Browser free?
Beacon Web Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Private Web Browser Incognito or Beacon Web Browser?
Private Web Browser Incognito is rated higher. Private Web Browser Incognito averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5.7K ratings, while Beacon Web Browser averages 4.6 from 14 ratings.
Do Private Web Browser Incognito or Beacon Web Browser have ads?
Neither Private Web Browser Incognito nor Beacon Web Browser shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Private Web Browser Incognito or Beacon Web Browser?
Private Web Browser Incognito ships an update monthly, and Beacon Web Browser every 3 weeks. Most recently, Private Web Browser Incognito was updated on October 16, 2026 and Beacon Web Browser on October 15, 2026.

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