Comparison

Opera Browser with VPN vs Adblock Private Browser Polun

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

A fast, private, and secure web browser with a built-in VPN and ad blocker. It offers data saving features, seamless syncing across devices, and AI integration for smarter searching. Customize your browsing experience with unique designs and one-hand controls.

Highlights
  • Built-in VPN with no-logs policy
  • Enhanced native ad blocker
  • Data Saver for mobile data compression
  • Seamless tab and bookmark syncing
  • Integrated AI for smarter searching
  • Customizable interface and wallpapers
  • One-hand browsing design
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. NEW! Data Saver Opera can save your mobile data by compressing images and text on the pages you visit. The page is compressed on Opera’s servers before it reaches your device, helping you make the most of your data plan and browse faster on slow or unreliable networks. 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

Adblock Private Browser Polun

This app is a fast, secure, and private web browser designed to block ads on every page. It helps save battery and data, offers passcode protection for privacy, and includes advanced video playback features.

Highlights
  • Blocks third-party ads
  • Saves battery and data usage
  • Passcode lock for privacy
  • Unlimited tab browsing
  • Image loading block
  • Picture-in-picture video
  • Offline video playback
Features
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I'm Polun Browser, from Japan. Polun Browser is a super-fast, safe, and private web browser with Adblock. Polun is a private browser that doesn't leave access or search history! Furthermore, you can prevent others from peeking by using the passcode lock feature! NEW features: - Block third-party ads. - Save battery consumption and data usage. - Lock the app with a passcode. - Unlimited tab browsing. - Reduce data usage with image loading block. - Request ad block. - User-friendly video player. - Picture-in-picture for videos. - Speed up video playback. - Offline video playback. - Video blocker. Recommended for: - Those who don't want their history to be seen. - Those who want to block web ads. - Those who want to block video ads. - Those whose data usage is limited at the end of the month. - Those worried about their battery in the evening. - Those who want to web search without worrying about prying eyes. - Those annoyed by redirect ads while browsing web pages. - Those who want to block videos or channels containing specific words. To learn more about Polun, visit https://www.privatebrowser.jp Questions or need support? Email us at support+en@hachiware.co.jp. We love hearing from you. Enjoying the app? Please leave us a 5-star review! Terms of Use: https://link.hachiware.app/x/term_of_service Privacy Policy: https://link.hachiware.app/x/privacy_policy

Screenshots

Opera Browser with VPN4 screens
Adblock Private Browser Polun4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Opera Browser with VPN at none against Adblock Private Browser Polun's 4. Opera Browser with VPN also leads on ratings volume (265K vs 2.1K) and chart position (#47 vs unranked). Adblock Private Browser Polun's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). On price, rating 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. Adblock Private Browser Polun sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. 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 Adblock Private Browser Polun. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Opera Browser with VPN has 265K ratings behind it against 2.1K, 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 70% of Adblock Private Browser Polun's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Opera Browser with VPN ships an update fortnightly, Adblock Private Browser Polun every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Opera Browser with VPN versus Adblock Private Browser Polun: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOpera Browser with VPNAdblock Private Browser Polun
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (265K ratings) — better4.7 (2.1K ratings)
Positive reviews58.7% of reviews69.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings265K — better2.1K
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#47 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size100 MB165 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperOpera Norway ASHachiware, LLC.

Customer experience

Opera Browser with VPN

All ratings264,955 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral3.1%
Negative4.6%
Written reviews4,355 reviews
Positive58.7%
Neutral10.3%
Negative31.0%

Adblock Private Browser Polun

All ratings12 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews56 reviews
Positive69.6%
Neutral14.3%
Negative16.1%

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

Adblock Private Browser Polun

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Opera Browser with VPN

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Adblock Private Browser Polun

Subscriptions3
  • Premium (Monthly)1 Month trial$2.991 Month
  • プレミアム (3ヶ月)1 Month trial$5.993 Months
  • Premium (Annual)1 Month trial$22.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium (Lifetime)$39.99

Questions

Is Opera Browser with VPN free?
Opera Browser with VPN is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Adblock Private Browser Polun free?
Adblock Private Browser Polun is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Opera Browser with VPN or Adblock Private Browser Polun?
Opera Browser with VPN is rated higher. Opera Browser with VPN averages 4.7 out of 5 from 265K ratings, while Adblock Private Browser Polun averages 4.7 from 2.1K ratings.
Do Opera Browser with VPN or Adblock Private Browser Polun have ads?
Opera Browser with VPN shows ads; Adblock Private Browser Polun does not.
Which is updated more often, Opera Browser with VPN or Adblock Private Browser Polun?
Opera Browser with VPN ships an update fortnightly, and Adblock Private Browser Polun every 5 days. Most recently, Opera Browser with VPN was updated on November 4, 2026 and Adblock Private Browser Polun on November 3, 2026.

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