Comparison

Opera Browser with VPN vs Proxy Browser

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

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
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. 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

Proxy Browser

This app offers a private browser for secure browsing, a task manager to organize your schedule, and an EXIF data editor to remove location information from photos before sharing. It prioritizes user privacy and security for a protected digital experience.

Highlights
  • Private simple browser with encrypted connections
  • Task manager for to-do lists and reminders
  • EXIF photo location changer
  • Secure online browsing
  • Content security
  • Productivity enhancement
Features
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Introducing an app that redefines digital privacy and content security. This multifaceted application combines a private and straightforward browser, an efficient task manager, and an EXIF photo location changer to fortify your online presence and protect your photos before sharing. Private Simple Browser: Embark on a secure online journey with the app's private browser, ensuring encrypted connections to shield your browsing activities from unwanted tracking. Maintain confidentiality with a browsing history that stays private, offering you a worry-free online experience. Task Manager: Enhance productivity effortlessly using the app's integrated task manager. Seamlessly manage your to-do list, set reminders, and organize your schedule within the app. Streamline your responsibilities while enjoying a clutter-free digital space. EXIF Photo Location Changer: Prioritize your privacy by employing the app's EXIF photo location changer. Before sharing photos on social media or cloud platforms, alter the location metadata to safeguard personal information. Keep your whereabouts confidential, giving you control over the information you share online. the app puts user privacy and security at the forefront, offering a seamless and protected digital experience. With its private browser, task manager, and EXIF photo location changer, this app empowers users to take charge of their online presence and secure sensitive information.

Screenshots

Opera Browser with VPN4 screens
Proxy Browser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Proxy Browser at daily against Opera Browser with VPN's fortnightly. Proxy Browser also leads on monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.0). Opera Browser with VPN's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (258K vs 355). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Opera Browser with VPN holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Opera Browser with VPN has 258K ratings behind it against 355, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 58% of Opera Browser with VPN's written reviews are positive against 64% of Proxy Browser's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Opera Browser with VPN ships an update fortnightly, Proxy Browser daily. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Opera Browser with VPN versus Proxy Browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOpera Browser with VPNProxy Browser
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (258K ratings) — better4.3 (355 ratings)
Positive reviews58.5% of reviews64.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings258K — better355
Update frequencyFortnightlyDaily — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
Best chart rank#47 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size106 MB21 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperOpera Norway ASJoshua Horn

Customer experience

Opera Browser with VPN

All ratings258,283 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral3.1%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews4,186 reviews
Positive58.5%
Neutral10.3%
Negative31.2%

Proxy Browser

All ratings355 ratings
Positive80.8%
Neutral5.4%
Negative13.8%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive64.3%
Neutral7.1%
Negative28.6%

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

Proxy Browser

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Opera Browser with VPN

No in-app purchases

None

Proxy Browser

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Opera Browser with VPN free?
Opera Browser with VPN is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Proxy Browser free?
Proxy Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Opera Browser with VPN or Proxy Browser?
Opera Browser with VPN is rated higher. Opera Browser with VPN averages 4.7 out of 5 from 258K ratings, while Proxy Browser averages 4.3 from 355 ratings.
Do Opera Browser with VPN or Proxy Browser have ads?
Both Opera Browser with VPN and Proxy Browser show ads.
Which is updated more often, Opera Browser with VPN or Proxy Browser?
Opera Browser with VPN ships an update fortnightly, and Proxy Browser daily. Most recently, Opera Browser with VPN was updated on September 24, 2026 and Proxy Browser on September 21, 2026.

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