# Gramio vs Lion Browser

The clearest difference is rating: Lion Browser at 4.7 against Gramio's 4.2. Lion Browser also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks) and ratings volume (110 vs 31). Gramio's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Gramio sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and Lion Browser sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Lion Browser holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 31 and 110 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Gramio's written reviews are positive against 87% of Lion Browser's.

Gramio ships an update every 2 weeks, Lion Browser every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gramio | Lion Browser |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gramio-vpn-browser/id1627005558/reviews) | **[4.7 (110 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lion-browser-safe-browsing/id1659491301/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 31 | **110** |
| Positive reviews | 79.2% of reviews | **87.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 59 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [DORMUS LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1627005560) | [Lion Software, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1876328066) |

## What reviewers say

### Gramio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gramio-vpn-browser/id1627005558)

Experience fast, private browsing with a next-generation browser. It blocks malicious content, trackers, and hides your internet activity from your ISP. Enjoy optimized page loading and an ad-free experience for enhanced privacy and speed.

**Highlights:** Fast browsing with optimized page loading, Blocks malicious content and active tracking, Hides traffic from ISP, Adblocker included, Enhanced user privacy

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Month Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| One Year Subscription | $59.99 | per year |


### Lion Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lion-browser-safe-browsing/id1659491301)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Individual Plan | $4.99 | per month |
| Family Plan | $8.99 | per month |
| Premium Family Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| Individual Plan (Annual) | $49.99 | per year |
| Family Plan (Annual) | $79.99 | per year |
| Premium Family Plan (Annual) | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gramio free?

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

### Is Lion Browser free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Gramio or Lion Browser?

Lion Browser is rated higher. Gramio averages 4.2 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while Lion Browser averages 4.7 from 110 ratings.

### Do Gramio or Lion Browser have ads?

Neither Gramio nor Lion Browser shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Gramio or Lion Browser?

Gramio ships an update every 2 weeks, and Lion Browser every 5 days. Most recently, Gramio was updated on October 15, 2026 and Lion Browser on October 21, 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.*