# Mojeek vs Private Browser

Mojeek and Private Browser both sit at 3.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 76% of Private Browser's written reviews are positive against 33% of Mojeek's. Private Browser also leads on device support (4 vs 2). Mojeek's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Private Browser sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Mojeek asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.6 for Mojeek against 3.7 for Private Browser. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 24 and 10 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 33% of Mojeek's written reviews are positive against 76% of Private Browser's.

Mojeek ships an update every 5 days, Private Browser every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on July 5, 2026 and August 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mojeek | Private Browser |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mojeek/id1505807785/reviews) | **[3.7 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-browser-web-browser/id1661034319/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **24** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **76.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 35 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Mojeek Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1505807784) | [Unicorn VPN LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1513310581) |

## What reviewers say

### Mojeek

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mojeek/id1505807785)

This app offers a private search engine experience directly on your device. It provides unbiased results generated by its own technology without tracking your activity. The service is committed to user privacy and is hosted in an environmentally friendly data center.

**Highlights:** Independent search results, No user tracking, Proprietary search technology, Privacy-focused, Environmentally friendly hosting

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Private Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-browser-web-browser/id1661034319)

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.

**Highlights:** Built-in VPN, Private browsing, Ad blocker, Encrypts web traffic, Hides IP address, No-logs policy

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly + Free Trial | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $29.99 | per month |
| Monthly Browser Subscription | $37.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $149.99 | per year |
| Yearly: Private Browser | $299.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mojeek free?

Mojeek is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Private Browser free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Mojeek or Private Browser?

Private Browser is rated higher. Mojeek averages 3.6 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Private Browser averages 3.7 from 10 ratings.

### Do Mojeek or Private Browser have ads?

Neither Mojeek nor Private Browser shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mojeek or Private Browser?

Mojeek ships an update every 5 days, and Private Browser every 3 months. Most recently, Mojeek was updated on July 5, 2026 and Private Browser on August 13, 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.*