# Opera Browser with VPN vs Bro Browser

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Opera Browser with VPN at none against Bro Browser's 4. Opera Browser with VPN also leads on ratings volume (265K vs 1.1K) and chart position (#41 vs unranked). Bro Browser's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bro Browser sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Opera Browser with VPN asks for nothing beyond the download.

Opera Browser with VPN holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Opera Browser with VPN has 265K ratings behind it against 1.1K, 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 Bro Browser's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Opera Browser with VPN | Bro Browser |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (265K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/opera-browser-with-vpn/id1411869974/reviews)** | [4.5 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bro-browser-pip-video-player/id6450754039/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **265K** | 1.1K |
| Positive reviews | **58.7% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#41** | — |
| Size | 100 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Opera Norway AS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1282065940) | [European Apps Solutions](https://appshunter.io/developer/1633473927) |

## What reviewers say

### Opera Browser with VPN

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

**Currently charting:** #41 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

This browser offers fast, private, and ad-free web browsing with a built-in VPN and data-saving features. It provides a customizable interface and seamless syncing across devices, enhanced by AI integration for smarter searches.

**Highlights:** Built-in VPN for enhanced privacy, Ad Blocker for distraction-free browsing, Data Saver to compress web content, Seamless tab and bookmark syncing, AI-powered search integration, Customizable interface and wallpapers, One-hand browsing design

**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


### Bro Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bro-browser-pip-video-player/id6450754039)

Browse the web and multitask with a floating video player. Listen to videos with your screen locked. Features include a timer, photo viewer, and website favorites for seamless multitasking.

**Highlights:** Picture-in-Picture video playback, Background audio playback on locked screen, Adjustable PiP window size and position, Integrated PiP timer, Always-visible clock, Picture-in-Picture photo viewer, Website favorites

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bro Browser Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Picture in Picture Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Seamless video playback
- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 🔒 Secure and private
- 💡 Useful picture-in-picture feature

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 💰 Paid premium features
- 🚫 Restricted functionality without premium

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues
- Compatibility problems on older devices
- Unreliable performance

**Requested features**

- Add casting capability
- Improve search and navigation
- Introduce a free ad-free mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Opera Browser with VPN free?

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

### Is Bro Browser free?

Bro Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

Opera Browser with VPN is rated higher. Opera Browser with VPN averages 4.7 out of 5 from 265K ratings, while Bro Browser averages 4.5 from 1.1K ratings.

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

Opera Browser with VPN shows ads; Bro Browser does not.

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

Opera Browser with VPN ships an update fortnightly, and Bro Browser fortnightly. Most recently, Opera Browser with VPN was updated on October 31, 2026 and Bro Browser on October 27, 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.*