# Private Browser vs App Lock, Blocker & Controller

The clearest difference is ads: Private Browser at none against App Lock, Blocker & Controller's shown. Private Browser also leads on review sentiment (89% vs 60%) and ratings volume (1.4K vs 236). App Lock, Blocker & Controller's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Private Browser sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and App Lock, Blocker & Controller sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Private Browser against 4.7 for App Lock, Blocker & Controller. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Private Browser has 1.4K ratings behind it against 236, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of Private Browser's written reviews are positive against 60% of App Lock, Blocker & Controller's.

Private Browser ships an update every 2 months, App Lock, Blocker & Controller every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Private Browser | App Lock, Blocker & Controller |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-browser-photo-vault/id1435264910/reviews) | **[4.7 (236 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-lock-blocker-and-controller/id6449447044/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 236 |
| Positive reviews | **89.1% of reviews** | 60.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 27 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [秀平 罗](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435264909) | [UPLOSS LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1615343138) |

## What reviewers say

### Private Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-browser-photo-vault/id1435264910)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Edition For Month | $1.99 | per month |
| Pro Edition | $6.99 | per year |
| Pro Edition For Permanent | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Data migration issues
- Video player losing sound after update

**Requested features**

- Add photo editing capabilities
- Improve video playback functionality
- Provide more free storage space


### App Lock, Blocker & Controller

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-lock-blocker-and-controller/id6449447044)

This app provides comprehensive control over your iPhone's apps and privacy. It offers advanced locking mechanisms, time restrictions, and prevents unauthorized uninstalls. Securely manage accounts and passwords, and prevent unwanted in-app purchases.

**Highlights:** App locking mechanisms, Time restrictions, Password/fingerprint authentication, App uninstall prevention, Secure account and password management, In-app purchase prevention

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 003.common.week.4.99 | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| app locker pro | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| 003.intro.free.3.week.5.99 | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| 003.intro.week.5.99 | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| app locker pro | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| pro common month 001 | $9.99 | per month |
| premium version year trial 001 | $39.99 | per year |
| pro common trial year 001 | $39.99 | per year |
| 002.common.year.39.99 | $39.99 | per year |
| 003.intro.free.3.year.39.99 | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Private Browser free?

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

### Is App Lock, Blocker & Controller free?

App Lock, Blocker & Controller is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Private Browser or App Lock, Blocker & Controller?

App Lock, Blocker & Controller is rated higher. Private Browser averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while App Lock, Blocker & Controller averages 4.7 from 236 ratings.

### Do Private Browser or App Lock, Blocker & Controller have ads?

App Lock, Blocker & Controller shows ads; Private Browser does not.

### Which is updated more often, Private Browser or App Lock, Blocker & Controller?

Private Browser ships an update every 2 months, and App Lock, Blocker & Controller every 8 days. Most recently, Private Browser was updated on November 2, 2026 and App Lock, Blocker & Controller on November 3, 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.*