Comparison

Opera Browser with VPN vs Private Browser ++

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

Head to head
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. 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

About

Private Browser ++

This secure web browser prioritizes user privacy with features like a tracking-free search engine and no-image mode. Access browsing history and bookmarks securely using biometric authentication. Enjoy a modern, multi-tab interface with eye-friendly vision protection.

Highlights
  • Tracking-free search engine
  • Biometric access to history
  • Biometric access to bookmarks
  • No-Image mode
  • Vision protection mode
  • Multi-tab design
Features
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Private Browser is a fast, secure, and modern web browser. Privacy is the #1 goal in its design, whatever is browsed stays here. We didn’t just give up convenience for privacy - you can still access browsing history and bookmarks through Touch ID or Face ID. - Always launch from search engine, never displays your - Use a search engine that doesn’t track you - Allows accessing bookmarks with Touch ID or Face ID authentication (on eligible devices, in-app purchase required) - Allows accessing history with Touch ID or Face ID authentication (on eligible devices, in-app purchase required) - No-Image mode: hides all images from a website - Vision protection mode: change background color to a color that’s friendly on the eyes - Modern, multi-tab design Acknowledgements: - Photo by Gnist Design from Pexels • Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase.

Screenshots

Opera Browser with VPN4 screens
Private Browser ++4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Opera Browser with VPN at none against Private Browser ++'s 1. Opera Browser with VPN also leads on ratings volume (258K vs 33) and chart position (#15 vs unranked). Private Browser ++'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (92% vs 58%). On price, rating, monetization model and device support 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 Browser ++ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 — 4.7 for Opera Browser with VPN against 4.7 for Private Browser ++. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Opera Browser with VPN has 258K ratings behind it against 33, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 58% of Opera Browser with VPN's written reviews are positive against 92% of Private Browser ++'s.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Opera Browser with VPN versus Private Browser ++: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOpera Browser with VPNPrivate Browser ++
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (258K ratings)4.7 (33 ratings)
Positive reviews58.5% of reviews91.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings258K — better33
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#15 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size106 MB20 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperOpera Norway ASTouchberry

Customer experience

Opera Browser with VPN

All ratings258,283 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral3.1%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews4,223 reviews
Positive58.5%
Neutral10.4%
Negative31.1%

Private Browser ++

All ratings33 ratings
Positive93.9%
Neutral3.0%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive91.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.3%

Bugs and requests

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

Private Browser ++

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Opera Browser with VPN

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Private Browser ++

One-time1
  • Entire Life Premium Feature$4.99

Questions

Is Opera Browser with VPN free?
Opera Browser with VPN is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Private Browser ++ free?
Private Browser ++ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Opera Browser with VPN or Private Browser ++?
Opera Browser with VPN and Private Browser ++ are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 258K and 33 ratings respectively.
Do Opera Browser with VPN or Private Browser ++ have ads?
Opera Browser with VPN shows ads; Private Browser ++ does not.

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