# Opera Browser with VPN vs RedApp Lite

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Opera Browser with VPN at none against RedApp Lite's 8. Opera Browser with VPN also leads on ratings volume (258K vs 391) and chart position (#36 vs unranked). RedApp Lite's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (77% vs 59%). On price, rating, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RedApp Lite sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Opera Browser with VPN asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Opera Browser with VPN against 4.6 for RedApp Lite. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Opera Browser with VPN has 258K ratings behind it against 391, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 59% of Opera Browser with VPN's written reviews are positive against 77% of RedApp Lite's.

Opera Browser with VPN ships an update fortnightly, RedApp Lite every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Opera Browser with VPN | RedApp Lite |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (258K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/opera-browser-with-vpn/id1411869974/reviews)** | [4.6 (391 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/redapp-lite-private-browser/id1427128685/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **258K** | 391 |
| Positive reviews | 58.5% of reviews | **77.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#36** | — |
| Size | 106 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Opera Norway AS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1282065940) | [Minh Tran](https://appshunter.io/developer/796434996) |

## What reviewers say

### Opera Browser with VPN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/opera-browser-with-vpn/id1411869974)

**Currently charting:** #36 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

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:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- Bookmark management
- Password sync across devices
- Keyboard shortcuts
- Webpage zoom
- Customizable dark mode


### RedApp Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/redapp-lite-private-browser/id1427128685)

This app offers a fast, secure, and private browsing experience with extensive customization options. It includes advanced tracking protection, a built-in download manager, and the ability to set it as your default browser on iOS 14.

**Highlights:** Fast and secure private browsing, Advanced tracking and privacy protection, Integrated download and file manager, Customizable appearance and toolbar, Set as default browser (iOS 14+), Video playback and background audio, Widgets for quick access

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip II | $24.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip III | $49.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip IV | $99.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip V | $249.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip VI | $499.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and lightweight
- 🔒 High privacy and security
- 👍 Highly customizable
- 🌟 Ad blocker works well
- 💡 PiP mode is good

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes when opening new tabs
- 🐛 Hangs when switching YouTube playlist videos
- 🐛 App crashes/uninstalls after update
- 🐛 Doesn't save logins
- 🐛 YouTube ads not blocked for some

**Reported bugs**

- Hangs when trying to switch videos in YouTube playlist
- Crashing when opening new tap
- App crashes/uninstalls after update
- Does not save logins
- Pages load in mobile version by default

**Requested features**

- Remove data not linked to you
- Add data not linked to you
- Remove diagnostics
- Add digital fingerprinting blocking
- Option to open links in same tab, new tab, or background


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Opera Browser with VPN free?

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

### Is RedApp Lite free?

RedApp Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Opera Browser with VPN or RedApp Lite?

Opera Browser with VPN is rated higher. Opera Browser with VPN averages 4.7 out of 5 from 258K ratings, while RedApp Lite averages 4.6 from 391 ratings.

### Do Opera Browser with VPN or RedApp Lite have ads?

Opera Browser with VPN shows ads; RedApp Lite does not.

### Which is updated more often, Opera Browser with VPN or RedApp Lite?

Opera Browser with VPN ships an update fortnightly, and RedApp Lite every 6 days. Most recently, Opera Browser with VPN was updated on September 27, 2026 and RedApp Lite on September 26, 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.*