# Cloudy vs Lion Browser

The clearest difference is rating: Lion Browser at 4.7 against Cloudy's 3.5. Lion Browser also leads on review sentiment (87% vs 46%) and ads (none vs shown). Cloudy's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (342 vs 111). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cloudy sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Lion Browser sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Lion Browser holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 342 and 111 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of Cloudy's written reviews are positive against 87% of Lion Browser's.

Cloudy ships an update weekly, Lion Browser every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cloudy | Lion Browser |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (342 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloudy-fullscreen-browser/id1535399100/reviews) | **[4.7 (111 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lion-browser-safe-for-teens/id1659491301/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **342** | 111 |
| Positive reviews | 46.4% of reviews | **87.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 26 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Martin Mlostek](https://appshunter.io/developer/1080804793) | [Lion Software, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1876328066) |

## 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


### Lion Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lion-browser-safe-for-teens/id1659491301)

This web browser offers built-in parental controls to help teens explore the internet safely. Adults can also use it for personal accountability, setting limits and receiving reports on flagged content. It provides a familiar browsing experience while ensuring responsible online activity.

**Highlights:** Blocks explicit websites, Detects inappropriate images, Customizable detection sensitivity, Whitelist mode, PIN-protected settings, Weekly accountability reports, Personal browsing limits

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Individual Plan | $4.99 | per month |
| Family Plan | $8.99 | per month |
| Premium Family Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| Individual Plan (Annual) | $49.99 | per year |
| Family Plan (Annual) | $79.99 | per year |
| Premium Family Plan (Annual) | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cloudy free?

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

### Is Lion Browser free?

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

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

Lion Browser is rated higher. Cloudy averages 3.5 out of 5 from 342 ratings, while Lion Browser averages 4.7 from 111 ratings.

### Do Cloudy or Lion Browser have ads?

Cloudy shows ads; Lion Browser does not.

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

Cloudy ships an update weekly, and Lion Browser every 5 days. Most recently, Cloudy was updated on September 23, 2026 and Lion Browser on September 22, 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.*