Comparison

Opera Browser with VPN vs Safe

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

Safe

Browse the internet privately with a secure browser that protects your data. Features include PIN/biometric access, secure downloads, and automatic history cleanup. Keep your online activity completely private and under your control.

Highlights
  • PIN and biometric access
  • Secure internal storage for downloads
  • Password protection for downloads
  • Automatic tab and history cleanup
  • Private browsing
  • Bookmark management
Features
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Safe: Secret Browser is a secure and user-friendly tool designed to prioritize your privacy. We don’t collect your data, and all your activity stays solely under your control. Key Features: Data Protection: Set up a PIN code or use biometrics for quick access. Your data remains safe and secure. Bookmarks and History: Save important pages and easily revisit them. Manage your browsing history with complete peace of mind. Built-in Downloads: Download files directly to a secure internal storage that can be additionally protected with a password. Automatic Cleanup: All tabs and browsing history are automatically cleared when the app is minimized, keeping your data private. Safe: Secret Browser is your perfect companion for private and secure internet browsing. Experience freedom and confidence, knowing your data is always protected.

Screenshots

Opera Browser with VPN4 screens
Safe3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Opera Browser with VPN at 4.7 against Safe's 4.0. Opera Browser with VPN also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (258K vs 557). Safe's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, 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. Safe sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Opera Browser with VPN asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Opera Browser with VPN holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Opera Browser with VPN has 258K ratings behind it against 557, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 58% and 58% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Opera Browser with VPN versus Safe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOpera Browser with VPNSafe
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (258K ratings) — better4.0 (557 ratings)
Positive reviews58.5% of reviews — better57.8% of reviews
Number of ratings258K — better557
Update frequencyFortnightlyFortnightly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#39 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size106 MB94 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperOpera Norway ASSergey Irgeshov

Customer experience

Opera Browser with VPN

All ratings258,283 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral3.1%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews4,186 reviews
Positive58.5%
Neutral10.3%
Negative31.2%

Safe

All ratings557 ratings
Positive75.6%
Neutral6.8%
Negative17.6%
Written reviews180 reviews
Positive57.8%
Neutral7.8%
Negative34.4%

User reviews

Opera Browser with VPN

From 258K 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

Safe

From 557 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Pretty good
  • 🚀 No ads
  • 🔒 Provides privacy
  • 👍 Useful calculator
  • 👍 Fantastic calculator

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Tells me there are viruses when there are not
  • 🐛 Doesn't let me go back to the calculator
  • 🐛 Gives wrong calculation results
  • 🐛 Keeps asking for password
  • 🐛 Doesn't work after updates

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

Safe

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Password starting with 0 doesn't work
  • Doesn't let me log in
  • Keeps asking to agree to privacy policy
  • Doesn't work on iOS 13
  • Glitches and freezes

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add landscape mode
  • Add ability to change password
  • Add ability to hide the browser and go back to calculator
  • Add ability to play games

In-app purchases

None

Opera Browser with VPN

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Safe

One-time1
  • Premium version$6.99

Questions

Is Opera Browser with VPN free?
Opera Browser with VPN is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Safe free?
Safe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Opera Browser with VPN or Safe?
Opera Browser with VPN is rated higher. Opera Browser with VPN averages 4.7 out of 5 from 258K ratings, while Safe averages 4.0 from 557 ratings.
Do Opera Browser with VPN or Safe have ads?
Both Opera Browser with VPN and Safe show ads.
Which is updated more often, Opera Browser with VPN or Safe?
Opera Browser with VPN ships an update fortnightly, and Safe fortnightly. Most recently, Opera Browser with VPN was updated on September 25, 2026 and Safe on September 12, 2026.

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