OmniWatch vs Norton Private Browser
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
OmniWatch
Track your fitness and lifestyle with detailed insights into sleep, steps, calories, and heart rate. View progress graphically over daily, weekly, and monthly periods. Receive notifications and use connected GPS for activity tracking.
- 24/7 heart rate monitoring
- Sleep habit analysis
- Pedometer and calorie tracking
- Graphical progress analysis
- Text, call, and social media notifications
- Connected GPS tracking
- Find your phone feature
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The OmniWatch app is a companion for Oaxis OmniWatch activity tracker. Get insights of your activities and lifestyle with detailed information of your sleep habits, daily pedometer, calories burnt, distance traveled and a highly accurate 24/7 heart rate monitor. A detailed graphical analysis is summarised on a daily, weekly and monthly basis so you can track your progress towards a healthier living. - New and improved HEART RATE SENSOR - Text, call and social media NOTIFICATIONS - Connected GPS tracking - GRAPHICAL chart analysis - Customizable WALLPAPER and layouts - Get details on your Steps, Distance, Calories, Heart Rate, Stopwatch - Automatically SYNC your OmniWatch with your smartphone - FIND YOUR PHONE by activating an alarm Connect with us to find out more! www.oaxis.com
Norton Private Browser
Experience a secure and private browsing experience with built-in ad blocking and advanced protection against malicious websites and trackers. Encrypt your downloaded files and lock your browser for ultimate peace of mind.
- Built-in AdBlocker
- Web Shield protection
- Secure File Vault
- Private Mode
- Browser Lock
- Privacy Cleaner
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Transform your everyday browsing into a fortress of security — without sacrificing speed or simplicity. Norton Private Browser is designed from the ground up for unparalleled privacy and security to help keep you safe online. It comes with a built-in AdBlocker, complete data encryption, tracking protection, Secure File Vault, and more. BUILT IN ADBLOCK Automatically blocks annoying ads and trackers, improves browsing speed, and performance while protecting your privacy. WEB SHIELD Real-time protection against malicious websites and phishing attempts, keeping your browsing secure 24/7. SECURE FILE VAULT Downloaded files are automatically encrypted and safely stored, giving you complete control over your sensitive data. PRIVATE MODE Stay incognito and leave no trace of your browsing activity with automatic history, cookie, and cache clearing. BROWSER LOCK Feel comfortable sharing your mobile device knowing your browser is encrypted and locked with a passcode or biometric lock. SEARCH ENGINES Choose your preferred search engine from popular providers directly from the address bar. DARK MODE Reduce eye strain with a less bright interface, perfect for night-time when you’re surfing the internet. PRIVACY CLEANER Clears your browsing history, cache, cookies and other data stored in your browsers, such as cached images and cookies. ABOUT NORTON Millions around the world trust Norton for security, privacy, and identity protection. Our mission is to make digital safety easy, so you and your family can live worry-free online.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Norton Private Browser at every 5 weeks against OmniWatch's every 37 months. Norton Private Browser also leads on ratings volume (164 vs 1). OmniWatch's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Norton Private Browser holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Norton Private Browser has 164 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
OmniWatch ships an update every 37 months, Norton Private Browser every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | OmniWatch | Norton Private Browser |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (1 ratings) | 4.2 (164 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 38.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 164 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 37 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 78 MB | 87 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | myFirst Tech Asia Pte Ltd | Gen Digital Inc. |
Customer experience
OmniWatch
Norton Private Browser
Bugs and requests
OmniWatch
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Norton Private Browser
Reported bugs
8 issues- App won't open
- Takes user to Amazon on opening
- App makes phone go hot
- Crashes frequently
- Cannot download documents from trusted banking sites
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- Browser outdated notification missing
- PIP doesn't function properly in private mode
- Multiple ads are not blocked
Requested features
10 requests- Add German language support
- Add import bookmarks feature
- Add print option
- Add 'Home' button
- Add bookmark sync across devices
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- Improve text size settings
- Allow changing search engine
- Option to turn off news feed
- Add more ad blocking options
- Add user profile synchronization
In-app purchases
OmniWatch
No in-app purchases
Norton Private Browser
No in-app purchases
Questions
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