# Cloudy vs Private Browser

The clearest difference is rating: Private Browser at 4.5 against Cloudy's 3.5. Private Browser also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (68% vs 46%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cloudy sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Private Browser sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Private Browser holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 342 and 227 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of Cloudy's written reviews are positive against 68% of Private Browser's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cloudy | Private Browser |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (342 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloudy-fullscreen-browser/id1535399100/reviews) | **[4.5 (227 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-browser-brovacy/id1630781823/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **342** | 227 |
| Positive reviews | 46.4% of reviews | **68.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 26 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Martin Mlostek](https://appshunter.io/developer/1080804793) | [Actowise LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1563247119) |

## What reviewers say

### Cloudy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloudy-fullscreen-browser/id1535399100)

Experience web browsing without distractions. This app offers a full-screen view of webpages on your iPad or iPhone, hiding the address bar and other interface elements. Access the menu and address bar by tapping a transparent button.

**Highlights:** Fullscreen web browsing, Distraction-free interface, Hidden address bar, Easy menu access, Remembers last page

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Big Tip | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Plays GeForce Now without touch controls
- 👍 Great app for portable gaming
- 👍 Allows playing Fortnite on iOS

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unsupported browser/device issues
- 🔍 Too many ads
- 🐛 Frequent login/connection issues
- 🐛 Laggy performance and input latency
- 🔍 Lacks keyboard/mouse support for login and in-game

**Reported bugs**

- Fortnite no longer available
- Frequent 'unsupported browser' errors
- Login issues and inability to type login details
- Crashes and performance problems

**Requested features**

- Add touch controls and on-screen keyboard
- Improve controller support and integration
- Fix Fortnite availability and connectivity issues
- Provide an option to remove ads for a fee


### Private Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-browser-brovacy/id1630781823)

This privacy-focused browser offers a minimalist, full-screen experience. It automatically clears browsing data upon exit and includes features like app locking and a "Burn Everything" option for complete privacy.

**Highlights:** Full screen browsing, Automatic private browsing data clearing, History-less and tracking-less browsing, Application lock, "Burn Everything" reset option, Easy zoom adjustment, Quick tab access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Lifetime | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pro Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 🔒 Good privacy protection
- 👍 Easy to use
- ✨ Brilliant app
- 👍 Works as intended

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Charged for $0 promo
- 🐛 No refund eligibility
- 🐛 App asks for review too soon
- 🐛 Tabs reset on closing
- 🐛 No support reply

**Reported bugs**

- Charged $10 for $0 promo
- Tabs reset when app is closed
- Randomly switches search engine (Google to Bing)
- Ads appear at start-up after free promotion

**Requested features**

- Force dark mode on pages
- Add Chinese language support
- Keep browsing history private and secured
- Add more to keep prying eyes away from history
- Ability to return to previous browsing session


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cloudy free?

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

### Is Private Browser free?

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

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

Private Browser is rated higher. Cloudy averages 3.5 out of 5 from 342 ratings, while Private Browser averages 4.5 from 227 ratings.

### Do Cloudy or Private Browser have ads?

Cloudy shows ads; Private Browser does not.

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

Cloudy ships an update weekly, and Private Browser weekly. Most recently, Cloudy was updated on October 10, 2026 and Private Browser on October 7, 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.*