Comparison

IDNotify vs Lion Browser

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

Head to head
About

IDNotify

Browse the web privately and securely. This app blocks ad trackers and unwanted ads, protecting you from unsafe websites known for phishing and malware. It isolates your data from your default browser, encrypting your history and bookmarks.

Highlights
  • Private web browsing
  • Ad and tracker blocking
  • Protection from unsafe sites
  • Data isolation
  • Encrypted browsing history
  • Site reputation shield
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Browse the web privately and securely. Block ad trackers, unwanted ads, and be protected from unsafe sites known for phishing, malware, poor security, and breaches. Safe Browser will help keep internet browsing safe and private. Using it will help you: 1. Prevent third parties (social, ads, and data harvesting networks) from accessing the user's private information (browsing history, account logins, personal and financial information). 2. Prevent users from going to an unsafe website that is associated with malware, breach, or poor security. Safe Browser is a full-featured web browser that isolates your data from the default web browser that comes with your device. Your browsing history, bookmarks and settings are encrypted and never leave the device. Safe Browser allows you to open multiple tabs, view full screen video in landscape and portrait, and bookmark your favorite sites. For your safety and privacy, Safe Browser comes with a built-in ad and tracker blocker and a site reputation shield. The site reputation shield will check for known malicious sites on your device and warn you before you visit them.

About

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.

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

Screenshots

IDNotify4 screens
Lion Browser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Lion Browser at 4.7 against IDNotify's 1.0. Lion Browser also leads on ratings volume (110 vs 2). IDNotify's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and device support (4 vs 2). On price 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. Lion Browser sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. IDNotify asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Lion Browser holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. 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.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
IDNotify versus Lion Browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIDNotifyLion Browser
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (2 ratings)4.7 (110 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—87.1% of reviews
Number of ratings2110 — better
Update frequency—Every 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB66 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperCSIDLion Software, LLC

Customer experience

IDNotify

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Lion Browser

All ratings110 ratings
Positive93.6%
Neutral2.7%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive87.1%
Neutral6.5%
Negative6.5%

In-app purchases

None

IDNotify

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Lion Browser

Subscriptions6
  • 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

Is IDNotify free?
IDNotify is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lion Browser free?
Lion Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, IDNotify or Lion Browser?
Lion Browser is rated higher. IDNotify averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Lion Browser averages 4.7 from 110 ratings.
Do IDNotify or Lion Browser have ads?
Neither IDNotify nor Lion Browser shows ads.

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