Comparison

Private Safety Network vs Reading Browser

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

Head to head
About

Private Safety Network

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Private Safety Network joins individual users who share a common connection or setting, such as students in a local school, employees in a common workplace, people in adjoining neighborhoods, or a business or college with multiple buildings on a campus who want the protection, safety and convenience of a private communication system that communicates to all members simultaneously. Linking these networks provides a further benefit for networks with common interests, such as a hospital, a nursing home, and first responders that can then share the speed of encrypted communications with each other all at the same time. By also providing important information for key personnel; businesses, administrators and responders can manage emergencies successfully. The Private Safety Network app requires the user be a part of a Private Safety Network. Please see http://privatesafetynetwork.com for more information.

About

Reading Browser

Features
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Reading Browser turns cluttered websites into clean, book-like pages focused entirely on the content. - Premium Reading Mode: Instantly strip away distractions for a pure, focused reading experience. - Recently Read: Quickly jump back into your favorite articles with a dedicated reading history. - Private Browsing: Surf the web securely without saving your history or data. - Eye Care: Comfortable Dark and Sepia themes designed for long reading sessions. Download now to experience the web the way it was meant to be read.

Screenshots

Private Safety Network3 screens
Reading Browser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Private Safety Network at none against Reading Browser's 1. Private Safety Network also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). Reading Browser's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Reading Browser sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Private Safety Network asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Private Safety Network ships an update every 5 months, Reading Browser every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
Private Safety Network versus Reading Browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrivate Safety NetworkReading Browser
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 4 weeks โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 โ€” better16.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size49 MB61 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperMooseworks Software, LLCAn Nguyen

In-app purchases

None

Private Safety Network

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Reading Browser

One-time1
  • Unlock reading mode$2.99

Questions

Is Private Safety Network free?
Private Safety Network is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Reading Browser free?
Reading Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Private Safety Network or Reading Browser have ads?
Neither Private Safety Network nor Reading Browser shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Private Safety Network or Reading Browser?
Private Safety Network ships an update every 5 months, and Reading Browser every 4 weeks. Most recently, Private Safety Network was updated on October 7, 2026 and Reading Browser on October 9, 2026.

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