Incognito vs Private Browser
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Incognito
This private web browser allows you to access the internet from any app without leaving your current context. It offers enhanced privacy features, including the ability to disable cookies to bypass paywalls and secure your browsing history with a passcode.
- Browse from any app via share extension
- Bypass paywalls by disabling cookies
- Secure history and bookmarks with passcode
- Customizable search engines
- Remove AMP pages
- Translate pages
- Save pages as PDF
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Incognito is a private web browser you can pull up anywhere. From any app: long-press a link or select text, tap Share, and then choose the Incognito action extension. Boom: instant web browser! Need to lock people out of your web history or bookmarks? Incognito can do that too! Incognito is great for: • Viewing a web page inside the current app without jumping to Safari. • Opening sketchy links without risking your privacy. • Reopening a web page with cookies disabled — and yes, that means Incognito lets you dodge most paywalls. • Searching Google from anywhere — just select the text you want to search, choose “Share” from the popup menu, and then choose the “Search in Incognito” action. • Searching with something besides Google: use Kagi, DuckDuckGo, Bing, Brave, Qwant, Yahoo, or whatever search engine you prefer. • Keeping your web history and bookmarks private and passcode-locked. Or you can disable browsing history and leave no trace! Incognito is also a Swiss Army Knife of web tools: • Open a page in another browser such as Safari, Chrome, Firefox, Opera, Brave, or DuckDuckGo. • Remove AMP so you can browse or share the original URL. • Translate the page using Google Translate (beta). • Open a web page with the archive.today service (Incognito is not affiliated with archive.today or archive.is). • Save a PDF of an entire web page. • Set Incognito as your default browser. • Clear your session history. Incognito is all about privacy: • All web browsing is in “private mode” by default, so all cookies and web data are discarded after each session. • Incognito has no ads, no third-party trackers, and does not send or re-route your web searches anywhere. • If you require extra privacy, Incognito has options to disable browsing history and/or exclude it from your iCloud Backups. Incognito is paid upfront with a small, one-time fee. There are no subscriptions, in-app purchases, ads, or deals with sketchy "search engines" like many of the "free" so-called private browser apps. You can trust me with your privacy because you know how I got paid: once, by you, that's it. Incognito was created by an independent developer living in California.
Private Browser
Browse the web privately and securely with a built-in VPN. Enjoy ad-free browsing, protect your IP address, and encrypt your internet traffic. Offers advanced privacy tools and a distraction-free experience.
- Built-in VPN
- Private browsing
- Ad blocker
- Encrypts web traffic
- Hides IP address
- No-logs policy
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Ghost Private Browser – Browse Privately, Stay Secure Browse safely and privately with Ghost Private Browser — your secure browser with a built-in VPN for iPhone. Enjoy private, ad-free browsing without trackers, logs, or unwanted interruptions. Why Choose Ghost Private Browser Unlike Chrome, Safari, or Firefox, Ghost Private Browser ensures your online activity stays private. Your browsing history, cookies, and IP address remain protected from ISPs, advertisers, and public Wi-Fi networks. With integrated VPN, ad blocking, and privacy tools, you stay in control of your data. Layers of Protection Encrypts all web traffic and hides your real IP for total online privacy. Connect securely to fast, reliable VPN servers around the world. Built-in ad blocker removes intrusive ads and trackers. No data limits or throttling — just smooth, private browsing. Choose your search engine, enable dark mode, or use reader mode anytime. Premium Features Unlimited VPN for iPhone and iPad with 1,000+ secure servers. Automatically blocks cookie consent and GDPR pop-ups. Full control over privacy: clear cookies, disable logs, and manage data. Super Ad Block for a cleaner, distraction-free browsing experience. Speed-optimized network for fast, stable connections. Set Ghost as your default browser for continuous privacy protection. FAQ – Common Questions Q: What is a VPN and how does it work? A: A VPN encrypts your internet connection and routes it through secure servers, protecting your IP and data. Q: Why use a VPN for iPhone? A: To protect your privacy, avoid tracking, and secure your information on public Wi-Fi. Q: Is it legal to use a VPN in the USA? A: Yes. Using a VPN is completely legal in the United States. Q: Will a VPN slow down my speed? A: Our optimized servers minimize speed loss for smooth performance. Q: Does Ghost Private Browser keep logs? A: No. We follow a strict no-logs policy and never track your browsing activity. Q: Can I use Ghost VPN on multiple devices? A: Yes. Ghost Private Browser works on iPhone and iPad with one subscription. Q: Does a VPN protect me on public Wi-Fi? A: Absolutely. It encrypts your connection to prevent unauthorized access. Q: Is Ghost Private Browser safe? A: Yes. It combines VPN encryption, ad blocking, and privacy tools for a secure online experience. Subscription Information Payment is charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before renewal. Manage or cancel anytime in your Account Settings. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when a subscription starts. Privacy and Terms Privacy Policy: http://ghostprivatebrowser.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: http://ghostprivatebrowser.com/terms-of-use/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Private Browser at Free against Incognito's $0.99. Private Browser also leads on review sentiment (76% vs 63%) and device support (4 vs 2). Incognito's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 3.7) and ratings volume (162 vs 10). On update cadence, 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
Private Browser is free to download; Incognito costs $0.99 up front. Incognito sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Private Browser sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Incognito holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Incognito has 162 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 63% of Incognito's written reviews are positive against 76% of Private Browser's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Incognito ships an update every 2 months, Private Browser every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and August 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Incognito | Private Browser |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.5 (162 ratings) — better | 3.7 (10 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews | 76.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 162 — better | 10 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid — better | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | #178 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | 13 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Overdesigned, LLC | Unicorn VPN LLC |
Customer experience
Incognito
Private Browser
In-app purchases
Incognito
- 14-Day TrialFree
- Unlock$0.99
Private Browser
- Weekly Subscription$5.997 Days
- Weekly + Free Trial7 Days trial$8.997 Days
- Monthly Subscription$29.991 Month
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- Monthly Browser Subscription7 Days trial$37.991 Month
- Yearly Subscription$149.991 Year
- Yearly: Private Browser$299.991 Year
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