# Dark Browser vs UPX Private Browser

The clearest difference is update cadence: Dark Browser at every 5 days against UPX Private Browser's every 2 months. Dark Browser also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). UPX Private Browser's advantage is ratings volume (8.8K vs 1.2K) and review sentiment (41% vs 32%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dark Browser sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and UPX Private Browser sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UPX Private Browser holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: UPX Private Browser has 8.8K ratings behind it against 1.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of Dark Browser's written reviews are positive against 41% of UPX Private Browser's.

Dark Browser ships an update every 5 days, UPX Private Browser every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dark Browser | UPX Private Browser |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-browser-private-and-secure/id1476630579/reviews) | **[4.6 (8.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/upx-private-browser/id1490004521/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.2K | **8.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 31.5% of reviews | **41.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 96 MB | 334 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Siyong Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/6777462143) | [Prox Solut LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1477750014) |

## What reviewers say

### Dark Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-browser-private-and-secure/id1476630579)

This app provides a comfortable browsing experience by automatically switching web pages to dark mode. It also offers ad and virus blocking for a safer online environment. Users can easily manage their browsing with features like bookmarks, history, and downloads.

**Highlights:** Automatic dark mode for web pages, Manual dark/light mode switching, Ad and virus interception, Fast search functionality, Customizable homepage, Bookmarks and history management, Download manager

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Advanced features for a month | $4.99 | per month |
| Continuous weekly subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Advanced features for a month | $9.99 | per month |
| Advanced features for 3 months | $12.99 | per 3 months |
| Annual premium features | $36.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌙 Excellent dark mode support
- 🚀 Fast and responsive browser
- 👍 Helpful for night browsing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 💸 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🔍 Poor privacy and security
- 🔧 Compatibility issues with older devices

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Inverted colors on dark websites
- Inability to access .onion sites

**Requested features**

- Add support for captcha and login features
- Improve image handling and color inversion
- Introduce customization options for dark mode


### UPX Private Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/upx-private-browser/id1490004521)

Browse the internet securely and anonymously with advanced encryption and an incognito mode. Enjoy fast connections and leave no trace of your online activity. Premium features offer an ad-free experience and enhanced performance.

**Highlights:** Advanced encryption for data security, Anonymous surfing with IP masking, Incognito browser mode, Super fast connection speeds, No logs of browsing history, Multiple language support

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $7.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Best app to use
- 🚀 Fast and easy to use
- 🔒 Excellent internal VPN

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Doesn't work for free users
- 🔒 Requires location tracking
- 💸 Aggressive subscription upsells
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with iOS 14

**Reported bugs**

- Can't restore purchases after cancellation
- Websites not loading properly
- Video playback issues

**Requested features**

- Add a lifetime subscription option
- Improve full-screen video playback
- Add download functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dark Browser free?

Dark Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is UPX Private Browser free?

UPX Private Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Dark Browser or UPX Private Browser?

UPX Private Browser is rated higher. Dark Browser averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while UPX Private Browser averages 4.6 from 8.8K ratings.

### Do Dark Browser or UPX Private Browser have ads?

Both Dark Browser and UPX Private Browser show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dark Browser or UPX Private Browser?

Dark Browser ships an update every 5 days, and UPX Private Browser every 2 months. Most recently, Dark Browser was updated on October 18, 2026 and UPX Private Browser on October 19, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*