# Browser Note vs Single Tab

The clearest difference is rating: Browser Note at 4.3 against Single Tab's 3.3. Single Tab's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs paid). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Browser Note holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 4 respectively.

Browser Note ships an update every 6 months, Single Tab monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Browser Note | Single Tab |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/browser-note/id1613527249/reviews)** | [3.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/single-tab-private-browser/id6783143237/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 7 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Dodo Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1062583711) | [CodeCross](https://appshunter.io/developer/1660793254) |

## What reviewers say

### Browser Note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/browser-note/id1613527249)

Add reminders and notes directly to any website to help you pause and think before acting. Block specific pages or entire sites, customize snooze timers, and sync notes across your Apple devices. Improve mental health and break habits by adding prompts to news or shopping sites.

**Highlights:** Add reminders to any website, Block websites or specific pages, Customizable snooze timer, Sync notes via iCloud, Text and video tutorials, Privacy-focused, no data collection

**Features:** Safari Extension, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Single Tab

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/single-tab-private-browser/id6783143237)

This private browser automatically deletes your browsing history, cookies, and cache when you close the app. It offers a distraction-free, single-tab experience with enhanced privacy features and an optional subscription for location hiding.

**Highlights:** Auto-wipe on exit, No history saved, Incognito by default, Single tab focus, Anti-tracking, Location hiding (Pro), Built-in speed test

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Browser Note free?

Browser Note is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Single Tab free?

Single Tab is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Browser Note or Single Tab?

Browser Note is rated higher. Browser Note averages 4.3 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Single Tab averages 3.3 from 4 ratings.

### Do Browser Note or Single Tab have ads?

Neither Browser Note nor Single Tab shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Browser Note or Single Tab?

Browser Note ships an update every 6 months, and Single Tab monthly. Most recently, Browser Note was updated on October 3, 2026 and Single Tab on October 12, 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.*