Epic Privacy Browser (w/ VPN) vs Private Web Incognito Browser
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
Private Web Incognito Browser
Browse the internet privately and securely with this fast, free web browser. It automatically deletes your browsing data, cookies, and cache upon closing, ensuring your online activity remains secret. Enjoy unlimited, high-speed traffic and a simple, one-tap connection for a secure and convenient browsing experience.
- Incognito browsing mode
- Automatic data deletion
- Ad blocking
- High-speed unlimited traffic
- One-tap connection
- Multi-window and tab support
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Private surfing with the free Incognito Internet Browser. Private browser is a fast, free and stable web browser app. It provides the strongest privacy and security. Supports the entire platform without registration, high-speed unlimited traffic, one-click connection! Download now! Private Browser is the best privacy keeper on web browsing. As soon as you close the Private Internet Browser, all your private data and your cookies are deleted automatically (if selected in settings, also the cache). Choose our advantages: - Interface refreshing. - Easy to use.You just need one tap to connect. - Secure. Private Browser will protect your personal data while you are online. - Fast. Private Browser enable you to access to all websites. - Convenient. provide multi-window and label. - Advanced functions, based on the Lightning Browser - Privacy. we don’t log any of your activity and will never share it with anyone. - Support iPhone & iPad. ● Incognito Mode - Browsing without leaving any history, cookies, cache etc. Incognito mode makes your browsing experience perfectly private and secret. ● Super Speed - Private Browser is made base on System level component Webview built-in on your phone. The system-level component is more faster than any other standalone app browser. So Private Browser has the best rendering speed on your phone. This private browser can be used as public browser, Thanks for using browser !!!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Epic Privacy Browser (w/ VPN) at none against Private Web Incognito Browser's shown. Epic Privacy Browser (w/ VPN) also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 22 months) and review sentiment (73% vs 57%). On price, rating, ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Epic Privacy Browser (w/ VPN) against 4.5 for Private Web Incognito Browser. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 393 and 210 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of Epic Privacy Browser (w/ VPN)'s written reviews are positive against 57% of Private Web Incognito Browser's.
Epic Privacy Browser (w/ VPN) ships an update every 3 weeks, Private Web Incognito Browser every 22 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | Epic Privacy Browser (w/ VPN) | Private Web Incognito Browser |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (393 ratings) | 4.5 (210 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 72.6% of reviews — better | 57.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 393 — better | 210 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 22 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.3 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 59 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Hidden Reflex | SHELL INFRASTRUCTURE PRIVATE LIMITED |
Customer experience
Epic Privacy Browser (w/ VPN)
Private Web Incognito Browser
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
Private Web Incognito Browser
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Epic Privacy Browser (w/ VPN)
No in-app purchases
Private Web Incognito Browser
No in-app purchases
Questions
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