Proxygen vs Private Web Browser
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Proxygen
This tool allows developers to intercept, inspect, and modify HTTP traffic from their iOS devices on a Mac. It offers advanced features like JavaScript scripting for traffic manipulation and a syntax-aware editor for debugging API endpoints.
- Send iOS device traffic to Mac
- Modify proxied traffic with JavaScript
- Match and replace headers/body data
- Syntax highlighting HTTP editor
- WebSocket and SSE message capture
- Local VPN extension for proxying
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Proxygen is the best HTTP proxy tool for testing apps and debugging remote API endpoints right on your iPhone, iPad and Mac. And it’s built to delight you while doing it. Features • Send iOS device traffic to remote Mac • Write JavaScript to modify proxied traffic • Store state in variables for use in Editor • Match and replace headers and body data • Test API endpoints with assertions • Transform data with custom recipes • Syntax highlighting HTTP message editor • Message history with powerful filtering • WebSocket and SSE message capture • Store all data in documents SEND TO MAC Easily capture HTTP messages from an iPhone or iPad on your Mac. Traffic is mirrored to the paired Mac over local network even when the iOS app is not active. The Mac app can intercept and edit data of requests and responses before they are forwarded. No more futzing around with Wi-Fi proxy settings and trusted certificates. SCRIPTING Write JavaScript code that modifies proxied traffic. Scripts have access to requests and responses, letting you rewrite headers, URLs and body content, inject data, or implement conditional logic that goes beyond what static rules can express. SYNTAX AWARE EDITOR Edit requests from the message history or create new to any target. All previously sent requests are kept in the project file so you can return to your work later. The editor uses Tree-sitter for fast language parsing and syntax highlighting. It handles decoding of HTTP content automatically, letting you focus on testing the remote API. SERVER GRADE PERFORMANCE The magic lies in a little custom HTTP proxy that the iOS app runs in a local VPN extension. This proxy was developed using SwiftNIO, a framework for bizarrely fast asynchronous network applications. The proxy can perform TLS Manipulator in the Middle (MitM) to see inside HTTPS connections and apply custom logic to each message. To put it bluntly, you’ve probably never seen a HTTP proxy this fast before. And you likely won’t notice that your web browsing is even proxied at all. PRIVACY Proxygen contains no third party frameworks for crash reporting or analytics. Note that Proxygen is a TLS MitM proxy, which means that it sees HTTPS network traffic in plain text. This data is transferred from the proxy to the Proxygen app and stored as part of the project document. Make sure you handle the documents accordingly, as they may contain sensitive data such as session tokens and login credentials. Privacy policy https://proxygen.app/docs/privacy Terms of Use https://proxygen.app/docs/terms Device Mockup created from https://deviceframes.com/templates/iphone-13
Private Web Browser
Browse two websites simultaneously with customizable split-screen functionality. This app allows for independent control of each window, enhancing productivity for work, study, entertainment, and shopping.
- Dual browsing windows
- Customizable split-screen
- Independent window controls
- Seamless integration
- User-friendly interface
- Product comparison
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Experience seamless multitasking with Dual Window Browser – the innovative app designed for your iPhone. Key Features: Dual Browsing Windows: Open and interact with two websites at once. Perfect for comparing products, viewing tutorials while working, or keeping an eye on social media as you browse. Customizable Split-Screen: Adjust the size of each window to suit your viewing preference, ensuring optimal use of screen space.Independent Controls: Each window operates independently, allowing for simultaneous video playback, searches, and more. Seamless Integration: Works smoothly with all iPhone models, maintaining speed and efficiency.User-Friendly Interface: Easy to navigate for all users, regardless of technical skill. Work and Study: Research on one side while taking notes or writing on the other. Entertainment: Watch videos or streams on one screen while browsing or chatting on the other. Shopping and Comparison: Easily compare products, prices, and reviews without switching tabs.Dual Window Browser is more than just a productivity tool; it's a way to enhance your iPhone experience, making it more efficient and enjoyable. Say goodbye to constant tab switching and hello to a more organized and effective browsing experience. Download now and double your screen's potential! Note - A purchase amount and period purchase will be applied to your iTunes account at the end of the trial or intro on confirmation. Subscriptions will automatically renew unless canceled within 24-hours before the end of the current period. You can cancel anytime with your iTunes account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial will be forfeited if you purchase a subscription.Terms of Use - http://apps15.com/termsofuse.htmlPrivacy policy - https://apps15.com/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Private Web Browser at 4.8 against Proxygen's 4.3. Private Web Browser also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.4). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Proxygen sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Private Web Browser sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Private Web Browser holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18 and 18 respectively.
Proxygen ships an update every 2 weeks, Private Web Browser every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Proxygen | Private Web Browser |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (18 ratings) | 4.8 (18 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 18 | 18 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Pasi Salenius | Bashar Almadi |
Customer experience
Proxygen
Private Web Browser
In-app purchases
Proxygen
- Proxygen Plus (1 month)14 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Proxygen Yearly$19.991 Year
- Proxygen for iOS Lifetime$9.99
- Proxygen Lifetime$39.99
Private Web Browser
- Split Browser - PRO Lifetime$3.99
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