# Browser Pro Fast & Secure vs Via Browser

Browser Pro Fast & Secure and Via Browser both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 84% of Via Browser's written reviews are positive against 29% of Browser Pro Fast & Secure's. Via Browser also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). Browser Pro Fast & Secure's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (867 vs 161). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Browser Pro Fast & Secure sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Via Browser asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Browser Pro Fast & Secure against 4.4 for Via Browser. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Browser Pro Fast & Secure has 867 ratings behind it against 161, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 29% of Browser Pro Fast & Secure's written reviews are positive against 84% of Via Browser's.

Browser Pro Fast & Secure ships an update every 5 weeks, Via Browser every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Browser Pro Fast & Secure | Via Browser |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (867 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/browser-pro-fast-and-secure/id1538268350/reviews)** | [4.4 (161 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/via-browser/id1639085829/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **867** | 161 |
| Positive reviews | 29.3% of reviews | **83.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 53 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [MadhavKumar Bhayani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1675851955) | [亚锋 涂](https://appshunter.io/developer/1639060061) |

## What reviewers say

### Browser Pro Fast & Secure

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/browser-pro-fast-and-secure/id1538268350)

Experience a fast, secure, and private web browsing journey. Enjoy personalized news, block ads, save data, and manage tabs and bookmarks with ease. Browse the internet incognito without leaving a trace.

**Highlights:** Fast browsing speed, Private browsing/incognito mode, Ad blocking, Data saving, Multi-tab manager, Bookmark management

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Browser Pro | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Browser Premium | $6.99 | per month |
| Browser Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Browser | $29.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads. | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Useful features
- 🚀 Fast performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 📢 Excessive ads
- 🔒 Privacy concerns

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues
- Compatibility problems on older devices
- Inconsistent user interface

**Requested features**

- Ad-free version
- Improved privacy controls
- Better customization options


### Via Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/via-browser/id1639085829)

A minimalist and lightweight web browser designed for speed and minimal memory usage. It offers extensive customization options, ad blocking, and essential browsing features for a clutter-free experience.

**Highlights:** Quiet browsing experience, Low memory usage, Minimalist design, Customizable interface, Ad blocking, Night mode, Request desktop site

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Extremely fast and lightweight browser
- 💾 Minimal storage footprint (4.8MB)
- ⚙️ Advanced customization options (CSS/JS injection, ad-blocking rules)
- 🔒 Strong privacy controls and data management
- 🎯 Clean, minimalist UI design

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Sync functionality completely broken across devices
- 🐛 Bookmarks disappear after several days of use
- 💾 Excessive cache accumulation (200MB+ after minimal use)
- 🔧 iOS version lacks many Android features
- ⚠️ Website compatibility issues (iCloud, some sites block access)

**Reported bugs**

- Sync not working between devices
- Bookmarks disappearing after days of use
- Cache not clearing properly, excessive memory usage
- Settings URL field resets on app restart
- Userscripts install but don't execute

**Requested features**

- Set as default browser
- Cross-device bookmark synchronization
- Resource sniffer/traffic inspection tool
- QR code scanner functionality
- Userscript/Tampermonkey full support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Browser Pro Fast & Secure free?

Browser Pro Fast & Secure is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Via Browser free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Browser Pro Fast & Secure or Via Browser?

Browser Pro Fast & Secure is rated higher. Browser Pro Fast & Secure averages 4.5 out of 5 from 867 ratings, while Via Browser averages 4.4 from 161 ratings.

### Do Browser Pro Fast & Secure or Via Browser have ads?

Browser Pro Fast & Secure shows ads; Via Browser does not.

### Which is updated more often, Browser Pro Fast & Secure or Via Browser?

Browser Pro Fast & Secure ships an update every 5 weeks, and Via Browser every 3 months. Most recently, Browser Pro Fast & Secure was updated on October 21, 2026 and Via Browser on October 24, 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.*