Comparison

Private Browser ++ vs Lion 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

Lion Browser

This web browser offers built-in parental controls to help teens explore the internet safely. Adults can also use it for personal accountability, setting limits and receiving reports on flagged content. It provides a familiar browsing experience while ensuring responsible online activity.

Highlights
  • Blocks explicit websites
  • Detects inappropriate images
  • Customizable detection sensitivity
  • Whitelist mode
  • PIN-protected settings
  • Weekly accountability reports
  • Personal browsing limits
Features
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The best browser for teens. A powerful accountability tool for adults. Lion is a web browser with parental controls built in. Give your teen the freedom to explore the internet responsibly — while staying informed about what they're seeing. For parents & teens: • Blocks explicit websites and detects inappropriate images automatically • Customize detection sensitivity, block specific sites, and manage media access • Whitelist mode for complete control over which websites can be visited • PIN-protected settings prevent unauthorized changes • Weekly accountability reports summarize any flagged content For adults who want accountability: • Set personal browsing limits and stay accountable to a trusted partner • Private and secure — your logs stay on your device, never stored on servers • Customize what to track, block, or filter based on your needs How it works: 1. Set Lion as the default browser 2. Disable Safari using Screen Time 3. Add an accountability partner — a parent, mentor, or trusted friend 4. Browse the web — Lion logs activity based on your settings 5. Receive weekly reports on flagged content A browser you'll actually want to use Lion is fast, smooth, and familiar. Bookmarks sync across devices. Tabs work like you'd expect. It's a real browser — not a locked-down kids app. Subscription required for full access. Choose an Individual or Family plan. Privacy Policy: https://www.lionfamily.org/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.lionfamily.org/terms

Screenshots

Private Browser ++4 screens
Lion Browser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Private Browser ++ at free with in-app purchases against Lion Browser's subscription. Private Browser ++ also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.6). Lion Browser's advantage is ratings volume (110 vs 33). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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 Lion 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 Lion Browser. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 33 and 110 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 92% of Private Browser ++'s written reviews are positive against 87% of Lion Browser's.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Private Browser ++ versus Lion Browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrivate Browser ++Lion Browser
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (33 ratings)4.7 (110 ratings)
Positive reviews91.7% of reviews — better87.1% of reviews
Number of ratings33110 — better
Update frequency—Every 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB66 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperTouchberryLion Software, LLC

Customer experience

Private Browser ++

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

Lion Browser

All ratings110 ratings
Positive93.6%
Neutral2.7%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive87.1%
Neutral6.5%
Negative6.5%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Private Browser ++

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

Lion Browser

Subscriptions6
  • Individual Plan$4.991 Month
  • Family Plan$8.991 Month
  • Premium Family Plan7 Days trial$9.991 Month
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  • Individual Plan (Annual)$49.991 Year
  • Family Plan (Annual)$79.991 Year
  • Premium Family Plan (Annual)14 Days trial$99.991 Year

Questions

Is Private Browser ++ free?
Private Browser ++ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lion Browser free?
Lion Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Private Browser ++ or Lion Browser?
Private Browser ++ and Lion Browser are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 33 and 110 ratings respectively.
Do Private Browser ++ or Lion Browser have ads?
Neither Private Browser ++ nor Lion Browser shows ads.

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