# Opera Browser with VPN vs WAS

The clearest difference is price: Opera Browser with VPN at Free against WAS's $2.49. Opera Browser with VPN also leads on ratings volume (258K vs 92) and chart position (#46 vs unranked). WAS's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Opera Browser with VPN is free to download; WAS costs $2.49 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Opera Browser with VPN against 4.6 for WAS. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Opera Browser with VPN has 258K ratings behind it against 92, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 58% and 58% positive.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Opera Browser with VPN | WAS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.49 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (258K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/opera-browser-with-vpn/id1411869974/reviews)** | [4.6 (92 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/was-user-agent-switcher/id6450197198/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **258K** | 92 |
| Positive reviews | **58.5% of reviews** | 58.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#46** | — |
| Size | 106 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Opera Norway AS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1282065940) | [Andreii Simaranov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1676912439) |

## What reviewers say

### Opera Browser with VPN

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

**Currently charting:** #46 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


### WAS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/was-user-agent-switcher/id6450197198)

Easily switch between mobile and desktop website views with a single click. Test your own websites or browse any site as it would appear on different devices using custom user-agent strings. This browser simplifies cross-device testing without needing emulators.

**Highlights:** Switch between mobile and desktop views, Change user-agent strings, Built-in WebView browser, Add custom user agents, Quick compatibility testing settings, Content verification tools

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Opera Browser with VPN free?

Opera Browser with VPN is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is WAS free?

WAS costs $2.49, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Opera Browser with VPN or WAS?

Opera Browser with VPN is rated higher. Opera Browser with VPN averages 4.7 out of 5 from 258K ratings, while WAS averages 4.6 from 92 ratings.

### Do Opera Browser with VPN or WAS have ads?

Opera Browser with VPN shows ads; WAS does not.

### Which is updated more often, Opera Browser with VPN or WAS?

Opera Browser with VPN ships an update fortnightly, and WAS fortnightly. Most recently, Opera Browser with VPN was updated on September 24, 2026 and WAS on September 16, 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.*