Comparison

Private Browser ++ vs Avast Secure Browser

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

Head to head
About

Private Browser ++

This secure web browser prioritizes user privacy with features like a tracking-free search engine and no-image mode. Access browsing history and bookmarks securely using biometric authentication. Enjoy a modern, multi-tab interface with eye-friendly vision protection.

Highlights
  • Tracking-free search engine
  • Biometric access to history
  • Biometric access to bookmarks
  • No-Image mode
  • Vision protection mode
  • Multi-tab design
Features
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Private Browser is a fast, secure, and modern web browser. Privacy is the #1 goal in its design, whatever is browsed stays here. We didn’t just give up convenience for privacy - you can still access browsing history and bookmarks through Touch ID or Face ID. - Always launch from search engine, never displays your - Use a search engine that doesn’t track you - Allows accessing bookmarks with Touch ID or Face ID authentication (on eligible devices, in-app purchase required) - Allows accessing history with Touch ID or Face ID authentication (on eligible devices, in-app purchase required) - No-Image mode: hides all images from a website - Vision protection mode: change background color to a color that’s friendly on the eyes - Modern, multi-tab design Acknowledgements: - Photo by Gnist Design from Pexels • Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase.

About

Avast Secure Browser

This browser prioritizes your online privacy and security with built-in VPN, ad-blocking, and data encryption. It protects you from trackers and ISPs, ensuring your browsing is truly private and secure. Enjoy faster browsing without ads and sync your encrypted data across devices.

Highlights
  • Built-in VPN
  • Ad blocker
  • Data encryption
  • Automatic privacy protection
  • Faster browsing
  • Cross-platform sync
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Over 400 million users trust Avast! Avast Secure Browser is a next generation browser that is designed from the ground up for unparalleled privacy and security with built-in VPN, ad-blocker, and complete data encryption. Did you know other "private browsers" do not actually make you invisible? For real privacy and security, you need built-in VPN and total data encryption. Avast Secure Browser has all the browsing tools you love plus all the privacy tools you need for secure browsing that’s actually private. Download the best encrypted private browser for iOS today! BROWSER FEATURES Automatic Privacy: Avast Secure Browser keeps you hidden from the prying eyes of hackers, trackers, and ISPs. Browse securely with powerful privacy tools such as built-in VPN, ad blocker and full data encryption. Browse Faster Without Ads: Avast Secure Browser automatically blocks ads and trackers that slow you down. Powerful Encryption: Your browsing data is protected and private. This is incognito mode that is actually incognito and convenient. That means your bookmarks, IP address and browsing history are all encrypted and kept private and secure. Built-In VPN: Secure your mobile device and unblock the internet with fast VPN protection. Secure Cross Platform Sync: Sync your encrypted bookmarks and browser history with Avast Secure Browser.

Screenshots

Private Browser ++4 screens
Avast Secure Browser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Avast Secure Browser at 2.1K against Private Browser ++'s 33. Private Browser ++'s advantage is review sentiment (92% vs 79%) and iOS requirement (11.0 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Private Browser ++ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Avast Secure Browser sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Private Browser ++ against 4.7 for Avast Secure Browser. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Avast Secure Browser has 2.1K ratings behind it against 33, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 92% of Private Browser ++'s written reviews are positive against 79% of Avast Secure Browser's.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Private Browser ++ versus Avast Secure Browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrivate Browser ++Avast Secure Browser
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (33 ratings)4.7 (2.1K ratings)
Positive reviews91.7% of reviews — better79.1% of reviews
Number of ratings332.1K — better
Update frequency—Every 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB110 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperTouchberryAVAST Software s.r.o

Customer experience

Private Browser ++

All ratings33 ratings
Positive93.9%
Neutral3.0%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive91.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.3%

Avast Secure Browser

All ratings2,065 ratings
Positive91.6%
Neutral3.1%
Negative5.4%
Written reviews498 reviews
Positive79.1%
Neutral7.0%
Negative13.9%

Bugs and requests

Private Browser ++

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Avast Secure Browser

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Sync issues between mobile and desktop
  • Compatibility problems with certain websites
  • VPN disconnects unexpectedly
  • Ad blocker not working as expected

Requested features

5 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Improved tab management
  • Sync bookmarks/history across devices
  • More granular privacy controls
  • Better integration with other Avast products

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Private Browser ++

One-time1
  • Entire Life Premium Feature$4.99
6 purchases

Avast Secure Browser

Subscriptions6
  • Avast Pro 1 Month7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Avast Pro 1 Month7 Days trial5 variants$7.491 Month
  • Avast Pro 1 Month7 Days trial$9.991 Month
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  • Avast Pro 12 Months7 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Avast Pro 12 Months$29.991 Year
  • Avast Pro 12 Months7 Days trial2 variants$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Private Browser ++ free?
Private Browser ++ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Avast Secure Browser free?
Avast Secure Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Private Browser ++ or Avast Secure Browser?
Private Browser ++ and Avast Secure Browser are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 33 and 2.1K ratings respectively.
Do Private Browser ++ or Avast Secure Browser have ads?
Neither Private Browser ++ nor Avast Secure Browser shows ads.

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