Comparison

Opera Browser with VPN vs Privacy VPN

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

Privacy VPN

This app provides a secure and anonymous browsing experience with unlimited speed and bandwidth. It protects your online activity on public Wi-Fi and allows access to content without tracking. Features include a strict no-log policy and an integrated incognito browser for enhanced privacy.

Highlights
  • Unlimited time, speed, and bandwidth
  • Strict no-log policy
  • One-tap connection
  • High-level encryption
  • Integrated incognito browser
  • Adblocker
Features
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Privacy VPN protects your connection with one tap, even on networks where other VPNs are blocked. No sign-up, no email, no activity logs. A smart connection picks the protocol that gets through: VLESS first, OpenVPN when needed, switching by itself. Servers worldwide, unlimited data and a built-in ad and tracker blocker. WHAT YOU GET • Servers worldwide: choose the country you connect through • Unlimited data: no data caps and no speed caps • No activity logs: we don't keep a record of the sites you visit or what you do online • Smart connection: VLESS and OpenVPN; it switches by itself when a network blocks VPNs • Ad and tracker blocker: cleaner, faster pages • Private browser: a built-in browser that saves nothing • No account: no sign-up, no email, no password • Auto-reconnect: if the connection drops, Privacy VPN reconnects by itself • Kill switch: turn it on in Settings to block internet traffic if the VPN connection drops, until it reconnects • Hides your IP address and encrypts your traffic on public Wi-Fi in hotels, cafés and airports PRIVACY AND SECURITY ON EVERY NETWORK On public Wi-Fi in hotels, cafés and airports, Privacy VPN hides your IP address and encrypts your traffic, so your browsing stays private. The private browser saves no history, and the ad and tracker blocker keeps pages clean and fast. A SECURE PROXY THAT KEEPS YOU CONNECTED Tap once and the smart connection does the rest. If a network blocks VPNs, Privacy VPN switches between VLESS and OpenVPN by itself, and if the connection drops, it reconnects automatically. Unlimited data, servers worldwide and no account to create. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms of Service: https://privacyvpn.co/tos.html Privacy Policy: https://privacyvpn.co/privacy.html

Screenshots

Opera Browser with VPN4 screens
Privacy VPN4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Opera Browser with VPN at none against Privacy VPN's 7. Opera Browser with VPN also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (266K vs 53). Privacy VPN's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Privacy VPN sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. 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 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Opera Browser with VPN has 266K ratings behind it against 53, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Opera Browser with VPN's written reviews are positive against 50% of Privacy VPN's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Opera Browser with VPN ships an update fortnightly, Privacy VPN monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Opera Browser with VPN versus Privacy VPN: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOpera Browser with VPNPrivacy VPN
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (266K ratings) — better4.2 (53 ratings)
Positive reviews58.7% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings266K — better53
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#46 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size100 MB66 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperOpera Norway ASMobile Cosmos, LLC

Customer experience

Opera Browser with VPN

All ratings264,955 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral3.1%
Negative4.6%
Written reviews4,433 reviews
Positive58.7%
Neutral10.4%
Negative30.9%

Privacy VPN

All ratings53 ratings
Positive79.2%
Neutral3.8%
Negative17.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

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

Privacy VPN

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Opera Browser with VPN

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Privacy VPN

Subscriptions7
  • 1 Week$2.997 Days
  • 7 Days Free7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • 1 Month$9.991 Month
Show 4 more
  • 3 Days Free3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • 7 Days Free7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • 1 Year$89.991 Year
  • 3 Days Free3 Days trial$89.991 Year

Questions

Is Opera Browser with VPN free?
Opera Browser with VPN is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Privacy VPN free?
Privacy VPN is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Opera Browser with VPN or Privacy VPN?
Opera Browser with VPN is rated higher. Opera Browser with VPN averages 4.7 out of 5 from 266K ratings, while Privacy VPN averages 4.2 from 53 ratings.
Do Opera Browser with VPN or Privacy VPN have ads?
Opera Browser with VPN shows ads; Privacy VPN does not.
Which is updated more often, Opera Browser with VPN or Privacy VPN?
Opera Browser with VPN ships an update fortnightly, and Privacy VPN monthly. Most recently, Opera Browser with VPN was updated on November 10, 2026 and Privacy VPN on November 3, 2026.

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