# Fend vs Private Browser

Fend and Private Browser both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Fend's written reviews are positive against 68% of Private Browser's. Fend also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Fend sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and Private Browser sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Fend against 4.5 for Private Browser. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 232 and 231 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Fend's written reviews are positive against 68% of Private Browser's.

Fend ships an update every 8 days, Private Browser weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fend | Private Browser |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (232 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fend-private-browser/id1590227509/reviews)** | [4.5 (231 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-browser-brovacy/id1630781823/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **232** | 231 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 68.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 136 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Pie Technologies Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1529362627) | [Actowise LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1563247119) |

## What reviewers say

### Fend

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fend-private-browser/id1590227509)

This app is a high-security private web browser that protects your online privacy and security. It blocks ads and trackers, loads websites faster, and keeps your browsing data on your device.

**Highlights:** Private browsing, no data stored on servers, Built-in ad and tracker blocker, Loads websites up to 3x faster, Secure SSL connections by default, Private mode to clear history easily, Customizable features

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Advanced Protection (Monthly) | $14.99 | per month |
| Advanced Protection (Yearly) | $49.99 | per year |


### Private Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-browser-brovacy/id1630781823)

This privacy-focused browser offers a minimalist, full-screen experience. It automatically clears browsing data upon exit and includes features like app locking and a "Burn Everything" option for complete privacy.

**Highlights:** Full screen browsing, Automatic private browsing data clearing, History-less and tracking-less browsing, Application lock, "Burn Everything" reset option, Easy zoom adjustment, Quick tab access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Lifetime | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pro Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 🔒 Good privacy protection
- 👍 Easy to use
- ✨ Brilliant app
- 👍 Works as intended

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Charged for $0 promo
- 🐛 No refund eligibility
- 🐛 App asks for review too soon
- 🐛 Tabs reset on closing
- 🐛 No support reply

**Reported bugs**

- Charged $10 for $0 promo
- Tabs reset when app is closed
- Randomly switches search engine (Google to Bing)
- Ads appear at start-up after free promotion

**Requested features**

- Force dark mode on pages
- Add Chinese language support
- Keep browsing history private and secured
- Add more to keep prying eyes away from history
- Ability to return to previous browsing session


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fend free?

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

### Is Private Browser free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Fend or Private Browser?

Fend is rated higher. Fend averages 4.7 out of 5 from 232 ratings, while Private Browser averages 4.5 from 231 ratings.

### Do Fend or Private Browser have ads?

Neither Fend nor Private Browser shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Fend or Private Browser?

Fend ships an update every 8 days, and Private Browser weekly. Most recently, Fend was updated on October 23, 2026 and Private Browser on October 25, 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.*