Comparison

ProSurf vs Private Browser

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

Head to head
About

ProSurf

This app transforms your iOS device into a secure kiosk by restricting access to only approved websites. It offers extensive customization to create a controlled browsing environment for business use.

Highlights
  • Lockdown to specific websites
  • Hide address bar
  • Incognito mode
  • Single & Multi-tab support
  • Control navigation
  • Clear cache and cookies
Features
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ProSurf Kiosk Lockdown Browser is a free, secure browser for iOS that locks down your iPad & iPhone into an interactive kiosk by allowing only business specific websites. It helps you create a safe browsing environment in iOS devices. Key Features of ProSurf Kiosk Lockdown Browser: * Lockdown your iOS devices to a specific website * Hide the address bar to block users from typing URLs * Run sites in incognito mode * Add browser shortcut on the device home screen * Single & Multi-tab support * Allow & disallow users to view download files * Allow & disallow back/forward navigation * Allow & disallow touch interface * Allow & disallow Javascript popups * Clear cache and cookies in the interval * Control full screen more * Control zoom in/out You can use the browser to whitelist as many sites as you want and set custom properties against each website. Set additional properties like hiding the navigation bar, or hiding the URL address bar to get a complete Kiosk experience combined with Guided Access mode of iOS devices. Once installed open the application and click on Getting Started to see the controls and options that ProSurf offers. The default passcode to access Settings is 2323. Click on the Settings icon on the home page and start configuring ProSurf for your needs.

About

Private Browser

Browse the internet with enhanced privacy and security. This browser offers a streamlined experience with reliable protection and a built-in VPN to mask your IP address and keep your data safe from hackers and suspicious websites.

Highlights
  • Streamlined home screen
  • Reliable security protection
  • Built-in VPN
  • IP address masking
  • Fast server connection
Features
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Are you often worried that your browsing data and history will be leaked? Don't worry, this Private Browser will definitely provide a more private and high-quality experience . We have spent a lot of time thinking and sincerely recommend this private browser to you. All in all, Private Browser not only protects your privacy but also helps you enjoy a lot of the Internet. Features: A streamlined home screen Reliable security protection Built-in VPN to help you surf safely One key to open, no need to wait Browsers with VPN: This is a secure browser with a built-in VPN that changes your IP address through our advanced VPN technology, allowing you to browse the internet securely and privately. Excellent Internet Speed: Our smart technology will prioritize the closest and fastest server for you, so you can connect to the VPN instantly, and we believe the speed will surprise you. Private and safe: Trust us, no matter if you are under public Wi-Fi, or you may encounter the situation of network hackers, with the protection of Private Browser, your data and account are safe, hackers and suspicious websites have nowhere to go. We will continue to improve and optimize our products to provide you with a better experience, welcome to join us

Screenshots

ProSurf4 screens
Private Browser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Private Browser at 4.3 against ProSurf's 3.3. Private Browser also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (23 vs 7). ProSurf's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and device support 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

Private Browser holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 23 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 50% and 50% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ProSurf ships an update every 2 months, Private Browser weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
ProSurf versus Private Browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProSurfPrivate Browser
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (7 ratings)4.3 (23 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings723 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB20 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperPromobi TechnologiesBeauflysky Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

ProSurf

All ratings6 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral16.7%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Private Browser

All ratings23 ratings
Positive78.3%
Neutral4.3%
Negative17.4%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

ProSurf

No in-app purchases

None

Private Browser

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ProSurf free?
ProSurf is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Private Browser free?
Private Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ProSurf or Private Browser?
Private Browser is rated higher. ProSurf averages 3.3 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Private Browser averages 4.3 from 23 ratings.
Do ProSurf or Private Browser have ads?
Private Browser shows ads; ProSurf does not.
Which is updated more often, ProSurf or Private Browser?
ProSurf ships an update every 2 months, and Private Browser weekly. Most recently, ProSurf was updated on October 23, 2026 and Private Browser on October 3, 2026.

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