# RedApp Lite vs Light Surf Browser

The clearest difference is review sentiment: RedApp Lite at 77% against Light Surf Browser's 20%. RedApp Lite also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.3) and ratings volume (392 vs 61). Light Surf Browser's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RedApp Lite sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Light Surf Browser sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

RedApp Lite holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RedApp Lite has 392 ratings behind it against 61, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of RedApp Lite's written reviews are positive against 20% of Light Surf Browser's.

## The numbers

| Metric | RedApp Lite | Light Surf Browser |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (392 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/redapp-lite-private-browser/id1427128685/reviews)** | [3.3 (61 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-surf-browser/id1625888117/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **392** | 61 |
| Positive reviews | **77.4% of reviews** | 20.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 77 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Minh Tran](https://appshunter.io/developer/796434996) | [KALATI LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1625888119) |

## What reviewers say

### RedApp Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/redapp-lite-private-browser/id1427128685)

This app offers a fast, secure, and private browsing experience with extensive customization options. It includes advanced tracking protection, a built-in download manager, and the ability to set it as your default browser on iOS 14.

**Highlights:** Fast and secure private browsing, Advanced tracking and privacy protection, Integrated download and file manager, Customizable appearance and toolbar, Set as default browser (iOS 14+), Video playback and background audio, Widgets for quick access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip II | $24.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip III | $49.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip IV | $99.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip V | $249.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip VI | $499.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and lightweight
- 🔒 High privacy and security
- 👍 Highly customizable
- 🌟 Ad blocker works well
- 💡 PiP mode is good

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes when opening new tabs
- 🐛 Hangs when switching YouTube playlist videos
- 🐛 App crashes/uninstalls after update
- 🐛 Doesn't save logins
- 🐛 YouTube ads not blocked for some

**Reported bugs**

- Hangs when trying to switch videos in YouTube playlist
- Crashing when opening new tap
- App crashes/uninstalls after update
- Does not save logins
- Pages load in mobile version by default

**Requested features**

- Remove data not linked to you
- Add data not linked to you
- Remove diagnostics
- Add digital fingerprinting blocking
- Option to open links in same tab, new tab, or background


### Light Surf Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-surf-browser/id1625888117)

Browse the web without intrusive ads and enjoy background audio playback for music and films. This utility offers virus protection and privacy features like password protection and Touch ID support, while also helping to conserve internet data.

**Highlights:** Ad Blocker, Background Audio Playback, Virus Protection, Password Protection, Touch ID Support, Data Saving

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $32.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $82.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RedApp Lite free?

RedApp Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Light Surf Browser free?

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

### Which has better reviews, RedApp Lite or Light Surf Browser?

RedApp Lite is rated higher. RedApp Lite averages 4.6 out of 5 from 392 ratings, while Light Surf Browser averages 3.3 from 61 ratings.

### Do RedApp Lite or Light Surf Browser have ads?

Neither RedApp Lite nor Light Surf Browser shows ads.

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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.*