Comparison

Epic Privacy Browser (w/ VPN) vs Safe Page

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

Head to head
About

Epic Privacy Browser (w/ VPN)

This app provides a secure and private browsing experience with built-in ad blocking and an unlimited VPN. It offers features like an encrypted vault for files, audio reading of articles, and protection against fingerprinting. Enjoy a faster, more private internet.

Highlights
  • Free unlimited VPN for browser
  • AdBlock and tracker blocking
  • Encrypted file vault
  • Audio queue for articles
  • Fingerprinting protection
  • Always-on private browsing
  • Built-in video downloader
Features
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Epic, one of the world's best-know privacy browsers, is now available on iOS. The Epic Mac & PC browsers have been rated excellent by PC Magazine, awarded 5 out of 5 stars by CNET, and reviewed favorably in dozens of publications. Epic for Windows and Mac are used by millions of users around the world. Epic for iOS is free & includes a free, unlimited VPN-for-the-browser and AdBlock (enabled via Privacy Features on the new tab page) & no in-app purchases. The Epic Privacy Browser includes many protections and mobile-first features for iPhone & iPad users: • Built for Speed & Security. • Encrypted / Hidden Vault. Hide any files you download or store to protect your privacy. • AdBlock. Activate it via Epic's Privacy Features on the new tab page. Epic was the first browser to block cryptomining scripts. We now bring that protection to iPhone and iPad users. Epic's AdBlock blocks ads, trackers, cryptomining scripts, popups and more. • Strict No-Logging Encrypted VPN for the browser. Activate our Browser VPN via Epic's Privacy Features on the new tab page. It's a free, unlimited VPN for the browser powered by hundreds of servers in seven countries including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, the Netherlands, Singapore & India. • Audio Queue. On the road? Going for a run? Add webpages to Epic's audio queue & Epic will read the articles to you. Epic is the first-ever web browser to use iOS text-to-speech support for this accessibility feature. • Fingerprinting Protection. Epic blocks multiple fingerprinting techniques used by trackers and data collectors. • Encrypted Connection Preference / HTTPS Everywhere Support. Epic tries to connect to websites using an encrypted connection whenever possible. • Always-On Private / Incognito Browsing. No browsing history. • Easy Menu-based "Close All Tabs & Delete Data" Option. • Granular, Site-Based Privacy Settings Controls. If a site isn't working, you can disable ad & tracker blocking (if you've enabled AdBlock) as well as other privacy protections. • Tracker Count. See how many trackers are blocked in your browsing sessions when AdBlock is enabled (typically thousands!). • Bookmark Support. • Password Saving Support. Optional for sites of your choice. • Reader Mode Button. Convert pages to text-only for easy reading. • Built-in Video Downloader. Download videos from many websites. • Customized Dials on the New Tab Page. Set each dial on Epic's new tab page to one of your choice. No browsing history to report on your "most visited sites". • Print and Save to PDF Supported. • Request Desktop Site Supported. Try Epic. We think you'll love the faster, more private and convenient "Epic" browsing experience. Epic has historically been one of the few browsers if not the only browser to offer both security and comprehensive privacy out-of-the-box. Many other so-called privacy browsers often don't have an encrypted VPN built-in or use the TOR network which should be considered insecure as many nodes are run by hackers and other malicious hosts. To configure other browsers for privacy often requires many, untrustworthy extensions and multiple, complicated settings pages--all of which won't achieve the level of privacy to which Epic has been engineered. We're proud to protect the privacy of iPhone and iPad users online. SUPPORT: Please visit our forums at forums.epicbrowser.com We've always been transparent about how Epic works so please feel free to email our Founder & CEO directly at alok at hiddenreflex dot com for help, to share your thoughts or ask any other question. Alok is a privacy enthusiast who's spoken at TEDx on how privacy is essential to freedom. To understand our commitment to privacy, please watch his talk at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJCH0HUhdWU

About

Safe Page

A fast and private web browser designed for security. It offers built-in ad blocking, private browsing modes, and optional biometric locks to protect your data and browsing history. Enjoy a lightweight, efficient, and ad-free online experience.

Highlights
  • Privacy and security focused
  • Built-in ad blocker
  • Private browsing mode
  • Biometric or passcode lock
  • Lightweight and fast performance
  • Clear browsing data with one tap
  • View source code feature
Features
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Experience fast, private, and secure browsing with Safe Page Web Browser, a lightweight private web browser designed to help keep your online activity protected. Browse the web with built-in ad blocking, private browsing, biometric or passcode protection, and easy tools to manage your browsing data. Safe Page puts your privacy first with Private Browsing Mode, which helps keep your browsing activity private on your device. When you close tabs opened during private sessions, cookies, cache, and other website data are automatically removed. For an additional layer of security, you can protect Safe Page with a biometric or passcode lock, helping prevent unwanted access to your browser and browsing activity. Enjoy a cleaner and faster web experience with Safe Page’s built-in ad blocker. With an easy one-tap switch, you can block known advertisements and many trackers associated with them. By preventing unnecessary ad-related content and resources from loading, the ad blocker can help pages load faster while providing a cleaner, less distracting browsing experience. Safe Page is designed to be a lightweight web browser that uses minimal device resources for smooth and efficient performance. You can also set Safe Page as your default browser, making it easy to open websites and links whenever you browse the web. Managing your browsing data is simple with Safe Page. One-tap controls let you clear cookies, browsing history, cache, and other website data whenever you want. If you prefer regular browsing instead of private browsing, you can quickly remove stored browsing activity directly from the browser. For developers, students, and curious users, Safe Page includes a View Source feature that lets you inspect the HTML code of any web page. Explore how websites are structured and better understand the code behind the pages you visit. Features • Private browsing mode • Biometric and passcode lock • Built-in ad and tracker blocker • Fast and lightweight • View HTML source code Whether you want a fast web browser, a private web browser, or an easy way to control your browsing data, Safe Page gives you useful privacy, security, and performance tools for everyday web browsing. Browse faster, browse privately, and stay in control with Safe Page Web Browser.

Screenshots

Epic Privacy Browser (w/ VPN)4 screens
Safe Page4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Epic Privacy Browser (w/ VPN) at 11.3 against Safe Page's 13.0. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Safe Page holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 394 and 194 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Epic Privacy Browser (w/ VPN)'s written reviews are positive against 76% of Safe Page's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Epic Privacy Browser (w/ VPN) versus Safe Page: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEpic Privacy Browser (w/ VPN)Safe Page
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (394 ratings)4.6 (194 ratings) — better
Positive reviews72.6% of reviews76.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings394 — better194
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.3 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB5 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperHidden ReflexWios

Customer experience

Epic Privacy Browser (w/ VPN)

All ratings377 ratings
Positive85.1%
Neutral4.0%
Negative10.9%
Written reviews135 reviews
Positive72.6%
Neutral5.2%
Negative22.2%

Safe Page

All ratings195 ratings
Positive90.3%
Neutral5.6%
Negative4.1%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive76.5%
Neutral17.6%
Negative5.9%

Bugs and requests

Epic Privacy Browser (w/ VPN)

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • VPN not working consistently
  • Crashes when deleting browsing data
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Bookmark/sync functionality
  • Integration with other privacy-focused services
  • Improved search engine options

Safe Page

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Epic Privacy Browser (w/ VPN)

No in-app purchases

None

Safe Page

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Epic Privacy Browser (w/ VPN) free?
Epic Privacy Browser (w/ VPN) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Safe Page free?
Safe Page is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Epic Privacy Browser (w/ VPN) or Safe Page?
Safe Page is rated higher. Epic Privacy Browser (w/ VPN) averages 4.4 out of 5 from 394 ratings, while Safe Page averages 4.6 from 194 ratings.
Do Epic Privacy Browser (w/ VPN) or Safe Page have ads?
Neither Epic Privacy Browser (w/ VPN) nor Safe Page shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Epic Privacy Browser (w/ VPN) or Safe Page?
Epic Privacy Browser (w/ VPN) ships an update every 3 weeks, and Safe Page every 3 weeks. Most recently, Epic Privacy Browser (w/ VPN) was updated on October 24, 2026 and Safe Page on October 24, 2026.

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