# Opera Browser with VPN vs Safe

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.

Both are free to download. Safe sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Opera Browser with VPN asks for nothing beyond the download.

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 59% and 58% positive.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Opera Browser with VPN | Safe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (258K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/opera-browser-with-vpn/id1411869974/reviews)** | [4.0 (557 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/safe-secret-browser-security/id1540779650/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **258K** | 557 |
| Positive reviews | **58.5% of reviews** | 57.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#33** | — |
| Size | 106 MB | 94 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Opera Norway AS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1282065940) | [Sergey Irgeshov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1533287938) |

## What reviewers say

### Opera Browser with VPN

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

**Currently charting:** #33 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


### Safe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/safe-secret-browser-security/id1540779650)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium version | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*