Comparison

Adblock Private Browser Polun vs Vivaldi Powerful Web Browser

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Adblock Private Browser Polun

This app is a fast, secure, and private web browser designed to block ads on every page. It helps save battery and data, offers passcode protection for privacy, and includes advanced video playback features.

Highlights
  • Blocks third-party ads
  • Saves battery and data usage
  • Passcode lock for privacy
  • Unlimited tab browsing
  • Image loading block
  • Picture-in-picture video
  • Offline video playback
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I'm Polun Browser, from Japan. Polun Browser is a super-fast, safe, and private web browser with Adblock. Polun is a private browser that doesn't leave access or search history! Furthermore, you can prevent others from peeking by using the passcode lock feature! NEW features: - Block third-party ads. - Save battery consumption and data usage. - Lock the app with a passcode. - Unlimited tab browsing. - Reduce data usage with image loading block. - Request ad block. - User-friendly video player. - Picture-in-picture for videos. - Speed up video playback. - Offline video playback. - Video blocker. Recommended for: - Those who don't want their history to be seen. - Those who want to block web ads. - Those who want to block video ads. - Those whose data usage is limited at the end of the month. - Those worried about their battery in the evening. - Those who want to web search without worrying about prying eyes. - Those annoyed by redirect ads while browsing web pages. - Those who want to block videos or channels containing specific words. To learn more about Polun, visit https://www.privatebrowser.jp Questions or need support? Email us at support+en@hachiware.co.jp. We love hearing from you. Enjoying the app? Please leave us a 5-star review! Terms of Use: https://link.hachiware.app/x/term_of_service Privacy Policy: https://link.hachiware.app/x/privacy_policy

About

Vivaldi Powerful Web Browser

A powerful, private web browser designed for customization and control. It offers desktop-style tab management, built-in ad and tracker blockers, and sync capabilities across devices. Personalize your browsing experience with themes, wallpapers, and dark mode.

Highlights
  • Ad Blocker
  • Tracker Blocker
  • Desktop-like tabs
  • Encrypted Sync
  • Customizable Themes & Wallpapers
  • Dark Mode for Webpages
  • Notes & Bookmarks
Features
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Vivaldi Browser is a powerful, personal, and private web browser. It comes packed with built-in features including desktop-style tabs, an Ad Blocker, tracking protection. Designed to put you back in control. Trusted by millions of users across the world. FEATURES: - Ad Blocker: Browse with minimal distractions. - Tracker Blocker: Stay protected with leading privacy and security features. - Custom Wallpapers & Themes: Pick a theme and background that matches your style. - Dark Mode for all webpages: Force Dark Mode to every website you visit. - Desktop-like tabs: Efficiently manage multiple websites at once. - Encrypted Sync: Seamlessly sync data across your mobile and desktop devices. - Notes: Jot down thoughts and ideas while browsing. - Bookmarks: Organize your favorite sites effortlessly. - Reading Lists: Save articles for offline reading. - Custom App Icon: Personalize Vivaldi's appearance on your home screen. - Switch Search Engines: Choose your preferred search engine on the fly. POWERFUL Packed with flexible features, all built in. PERSONAL You make it your own, Vivaldi adapts to you. PRIVATE We don't track you, or your behavior. DESKTOP-LIKE TABS Bring the robust tab management from your desktop to your iOS device. Vivaldi on iOS features a unique Tab Bar akin to the desktop browser. To activate or deactivate the Tab Bar, head to Vivaldi menu > Settings, and tap on "Show Tab Bar" to toggle the setting. SYNC ACROSS DEVICES Never feel out of touch. Sync your data across devices with end-to-end encryption. From open tabs and saved logins to bookmarks and notes, everything is seamlessly available wherever you go. Add an extra layer of security with an encryption password. SET AS DEFAULT BROWSER Ready to make the switch? Set Vivaldi as your default browser and experience the web like never before. Here's how: Go to Settings, scroll down to Vivaldi, and select it as your Default Browser App. It's that simple! ABOUT VIVALDI With millions active users and a vibrant community of over 1.4 million members worldwide, Vivaldi is redefining what a web browser can be. At Vivaldi, we believe a browser should be powerful, personal, and private. With our unique philosophy of "respect, question, create, and deliver," we're crafting a browsing experience that adapts to you, not the other way around. Some of the links in this app are affiliate links. If you make a purchase through these links, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. This helps support the development of Vivaldi and keeps the web browser independent. Thank you for your support! By downloading Vivaldi, you are agreeing to the End User License Agreement at https://vivaldi.com/privacy/vivaldi-end-user-license-agreement/. Learn more about how Vivaldi handles and protects your data in our Privacy Policy at https://vivaldi.com/privacy/browser/.

Screenshots

Adblock Private Browser Polun4 screens
Vivaldi Powerful Web Browser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Vivaldi Powerful Web Browser at none against Adblock Private Browser Polun's 4. Vivaldi Powerful Web Browser also leads on review sentiment (77% vs 69%). Adblock Private Browser Polun's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Adblock Private Browser Polun sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Vivaldi Powerful Web Browser asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Adblock Private Browser Polun against 4.7 for Vivaldi Powerful Web Browser. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.1K and 4.4K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 69% of Adblock Private Browser Polun's written reviews are positive against 77% of Vivaldi Powerful Web Browser's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Adblock Private Browser Polun ships an update weekly, Vivaldi Powerful Web Browser fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Adblock Private Browser Polun versus Vivaldi Powerful Web Browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAdblock Private Browser PolunVivaldi Powerful Web Browser
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (2.1K ratings)4.7 (4.4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews69.1% of reviews77.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.1K4.4K — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size162 MB241 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperHachiware, LLC.Vivaldi Technologies

Customer experience

Adblock Private Browser Polun

All ratings12 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews55 reviews
Positive69.1%
Neutral14.5%
Negative16.4%

Vivaldi Powerful Web Browser

All ratings4,368 ratings
Positive93.5%
Neutral2.4%
Negative4.1%
Written reviews1,128 reviews
Positive77.5%
Neutral7.6%
Negative14.9%

Bugs and requests

Adblock Private Browser Polun

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Vivaldi Powerful Web Browser

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Issues with ad blocker not working consistently
  • Problems with tab syncing between devices
  • Text input lag and delays
  • Forced review prompts

Requested features

6 requests
  • Option to move address bar and navigation buttons to the bottom of the screen
  • Ability to set custom search engines
  • Implement a reader mode
  • Add support for browser extensions
  • Improve tab closing/management gestures
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  • Provide more customization options

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Adblock Private Browser Polun

Subscriptions3
  • Premium (Monthly)1 Month trial$2.991 Month
  • プレミアム (3ヶ月)1 Month trial$5.993 Months
  • Premium (Annual)1 Month trial$22.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium (Lifetime)$39.99
None

Vivaldi Powerful Web Browser

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Adblock Private Browser Polun free?
Adblock Private Browser Polun is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Vivaldi Powerful Web Browser free?
Vivaldi Powerful Web Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Adblock Private Browser Polun or Vivaldi Powerful Web Browser?
Vivaldi Powerful Web Browser is rated higher. Adblock Private Browser Polun averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Vivaldi Powerful Web Browser averages 4.7 from 4.4K ratings.
Do Adblock Private Browser Polun or Vivaldi Powerful Web Browser have ads?
Neither Adblock Private Browser Polun nor Vivaldi Powerful Web Browser shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Adblock Private Browser Polun or Vivaldi Powerful Web Browser?
Adblock Private Browser Polun ships an update weekly, and Vivaldi Powerful Web Browser fortnightly. Most recently, Adblock Private Browser Polun was updated on September 25, 2026 and Vivaldi Powerful Web Browser on September 27, 2026.

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