DefensX Web Browser vs Lion Browser
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DefensX Web Browser
This application offers advanced cybersecurity by isolating users from web and SaaS application threats. It provides protection for users working remotely on any device and network through unique isolation technologies.
- Application-driven cybersecurity
- Patent-pending isolation technologies
- Protection from web threats
- Protection from SaaS application threats
- Works on any device and network
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DefensX is transforming the nature of cybersecurity by liberating users with its application driven approach. With its patent pending unique isolation technologies, DefensX seamlessly protects users, from web and SaaS application content borne threats, who work from anywhere, on any device, and over any network.
Lion Browser
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.
- Blocks explicit websites
- Detects inappropriate images
- Customizable detection sensitivity
- Whitelist mode
- PIN-protected settings
- Weekly accountability reports
- Personal browsing limits
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The best browser for teens. A powerful accountability tool for adults. Lion is a web browser with parental controls built in. Give your teen the freedom to explore the internet responsibly — while staying informed about what they're seeing. For parents & teens: • Blocks explicit websites and detects inappropriate images automatically • Customize detection sensitivity, block specific sites, and manage media access • Whitelist mode for complete control over which websites can be visited • PIN-protected settings prevent unauthorized changes • Weekly accountability reports summarize any flagged content For adults who want accountability: • Set personal browsing limits and stay accountable to a trusted partner • Private and secure — your logs stay on your device, never stored on servers • Customize what to track, block, or filter based on your needs How it works: 1. Set Lion as the default browser 2. Disable Safari using Screen Time 3. Add an accountability partner — a parent, mentor, or trusted friend 4. Browse the web — Lion logs activity based on your settings 5. Receive weekly reports on flagged content A browser you'll actually want to use Lion is fast, smooth, and familiar. Bookmarks sync across devices. Tabs work like you'd expect. It's a real browser — not a locked-down kids app. Subscription required for full access. Choose an Individual or Family plan. Privacy Policy: https://www.lionfamily.org/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.lionfamily.org/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Lion Browser at 4.7 against DefensX Web Browser's 3.0. Lion Browser also leads on review sentiment (87% vs 50%) and ratings volume (110 vs 2). DefensX Web Browser's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (14.7 vs 16.6). On price, ads and device support 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. Lion Browser sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. DefensX Web Browser asks for nothing beyond the download.
Lion Browser holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lion Browser has 110 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of DefensX Web Browser's written reviews are positive against 87% of Lion Browser's.
DefensX Web Browser ships an update every 3 weeks, Lion Browser every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 1, 2026.
| Parameter | DefensX Web Browser | Lion Browser |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) | 4.7 (110 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 87.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 110 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.7 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 66 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Isoolate Inc. | Lion Software, LLC |
Customer experience
DefensX Web Browser
Lion Browser
In-app purchases
DefensX Web Browser
No in-app purchases
Lion Browser
- Individual Plan$4.991 Month
- Family Plan$8.991 Month
- Premium Family Plan7 Days trial$9.991 Month
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- Individual Plan (Annual)$49.991 Year
- Family Plan (Annual)$79.991 Year
- Premium Family Plan (Annual)14 Days trial$99.991 Year
Questions
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