Comparison

Private Browser vs Lighthouse

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Private Browser

Securely hide your private photos and videos from prying eyes. This app offers bank-level encryption and offline storage, ensuring your media remains private. It features a camouflage mode and quick lock options for added security.

Highlights
  • Hide private photos and videos
  • Bank-level encryption
  • Offline storage
  • Camouflage password mode
  • Quick lock options
  • Supports Live Photo, GIF, and videos
  • FaceID/TouchID login
Features
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• Worried about friends, or close people seeing your private photos or videos while borrowing your mobile phone? Then Best Photo Vault can solve this problem perfectly. • Never worry about being checked again. When she (he) wants to view the album, press the Home button and use the camouflage password. • No ads, no uploads, no risk of leakage (bank security level encrypted photos. Full offline storage does not upload any user data!) - Very careful design with the most exquisite animations and gestures. (If you are disappointed with the encrypted albums on the market, try it, it will bring you a lot of surprises!) - Support for Live Photo, GIF, long images, videos, etc. - Support batch and lossless import and export of photos, videos. - Safe and easy to use, press the Home button or shake it to lock the screen immediately. - Support FaceID, TouchID login, can set the default login user. [Automatic Renewal Professional Edition Package Description] -- Subscription period: 1 month (continuous monthly product) -- Subscription price: Free trial for 3 days, then continuous monthly subscription for $1.49 per month; -- Payment: The user confirms the purchase and payment and then credits it to the iTunes account. -- Cancel Renewal: To cancel renewal, manually turn off auto-renew in iTunes/Apple ID Settings Management 24 hours before the current subscription period expires. -- Renewal: Apple's iTunes account will be charged within 24 hours before expiration. After the deduction is successful, the subscription period will be postponed for one subscription period. -- Privacy Policy: https://github.com/BestVault/Declares/blob/master/Privacy.md -- Auto Renewal Membership Service Agreement: https://github.com/BestVault/Declares/blob/master/TermService.md

About

Lighthouse

Enhance your online security with multi-level protection. Features include a secure VPN, a database of compromised accounts, advanced ad and phishing filters for browsing, and a secret vault for private data. Learn tips to stay safe from scammers.

Highlights
  • Secure VPN for private internet connection
  • Compromised account database check
  • Over 50,000 ad and phishing filters
  • Secret vault for private data
  • Internet safety tips and guidance
Features
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You have a chance to try a super app that provides multi-level protection for your device. Just try the free 3-days trial and check out all the features that Lighthouse uses to protect you: The VPN feature allows you to use your personal connection to the Internet. This connection allows you to share information online securely. This is especially true when you are connected to a public Wi-Fi network. To protect your personal data, you will have access to a database of over 12 000 000 000 compromised accounts. Make sure you're not in the database to prevent scammers from using your data. For safer browsing, you can apply over 50 000 filters in Safari that not only block all ads but also protect you from phishing sites. To protect the private data on your device, you will have access to a secret vault. The vault will keep your data safe even if someone gains access to your device. We're also working to improve your knowledge of Internet safety. At Lighthouse, you'll find tips on how to protect yourself from scammers. If you like this app, you can buy a Premium Lifetime subscription! A Premium Weekly subscription is also available. Subscription will automatically renew 24 hours prior to the end of the term and your card will be charged through your iTunes account. You can turn off auto-renewal at any time in your iTunes account settings, but refunds will not be provided for any unused period of the term. Trust your security to the Lighthouse! Terms of use: https://doc-hosting.flycricket.io/terms/b6fb258d-1aef-412c-840f-a3f4cef06c20/terms Privacy policy: https://doc-hosting.flycricket.io/privacy/761a72e6-889e-4d3a-bd62-5c8ea826f198/privacy

Screenshots

Private Browser4 screens
Lighthouse4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Private Browser at 89% against Lighthouse's 41%. Private Browser also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). Lighthouse's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, 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. Private Browser sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Lighthouse sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $10.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Private Browser holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.4K and 915 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of Private Browser's written reviews are positive against 41% of Lighthouse's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Private Browser ships an update every 2 months, Lighthouse every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Private Browser versus Lighthouse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrivate BrowserLighthouse
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.4K ratings) — better4.5 (915 ratings)
Positive reviews89.1% of reviews — better41.5% of reviews
Number of ratings1.4K — better915
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB202 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developer秀平 罗Omet Einhorn

Customer experience

Private Browser

All ratings1,413 ratings
Positive91.6%
Neutral3.8%
Negative4.6%
Written reviews863 reviews
Positive89.1%
Neutral4.4%
Negative6.5%

Lighthouse

All ratings915 ratings
Positive86.3%
Neutral5.4%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews41 reviews
Positive41.5%
Neutral9.8%
Negative48.8%

User reviews

Private Browser

From 1.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🔒 Keeps photos private
  • 🚀 Fast and efficient
  • 💡 Useful camouflage feature

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Limited free storage space
  • 💰 Requires payment for full access
  • 🤔 Forced 5-star review to unlock features

Lighthouse

From 915 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Amazing app
  • 🔒 Keeps data safe
  • 👍 Helpful and useful

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Freezes phone
  • 🔒 Scam/not trustworthy
  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🔒 Fake hacking notifications

Bugs and requests

Private Browser

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Data migration issues
  • Video player losing sound after update

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add photo editing capabilities
  • Improve video playback functionality
  • Provide more free storage space

Lighthouse

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Incompatible with other apps
  • Subscription issues

Requested features

2 requests
  • Ability to cancel subscription
  • Allow VPN location change

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Private Browser

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Edition For Month$1.991 Month
  • Pro Edition$6.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Edition For Permanent$7.99
3 purchases

Lighthouse

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly premium offer3 Days trial$10.997 Days
  • 3days free annual subscription3 Days trial$79.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime subscription$89.99

Questions

Is Private Browser free?
Private Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lighthouse free?
Lighthouse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Private Browser or Lighthouse?
Private Browser is rated higher. Private Browser averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Lighthouse averages 4.5 from 915 ratings.
Do Private Browser or Lighthouse have ads?
Neither Private Browser nor Lighthouse shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Private Browser or Lighthouse?
Private Browser ships an update every 2 months, and Lighthouse every 4 days. Most recently, Private Browser was updated on October 29, 2026 and Lighthouse on October 25, 2026.

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