Comparison

Private Browser 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

Private Browser

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
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Brovacy is a privacy-focused browser with a minimalist design. FEATURES • A full screen experience where you are in full control • Private browsing mode automatically clears everything upon app exit • Multiple zoom level that's super easy to adjust • History-less and tracking-less browsing to protect your privacy • Application lock to protect you from prying eyes • "Burn Everything" makes it easy to reset everything • 5 tabs, all at a single tap's reach. Simple, effective and no clutter.

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

Private Browser4 screens
Lion Browser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Private Browser at free with in-app purchases against Lion Browser's subscription. Private Browser also leads on device support (4 vs 2). Lion Browser's advantage is review sentiment (87% vs 68%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Private Browser sells 2 one-off in-app purchases 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Lion Browser holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 231 and 110 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Private Browser's written reviews are positive against 87% of Lion Browser's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Private Browser ships an update weekly, Lion Browser every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Private Browser versus Lion Browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrivate BrowserLion Browser
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (231 ratings)4.7 (110 ratings) — better
Positive reviews68.2% of reviews87.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings231 — better110
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB66 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperActowise LLCLion Software, LLC

Customer experience

Private Browser

All ratings227 ratings
Positive89.0%
Neutral3.1%
Negative7.9%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive68.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative31.8%

Lion Browser

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

Bugs and requests

Private Browser

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

9 requests
  • 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
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  • Dark mode option
  • Make it an iOS default browser option
  • Individual website zoom setting stick
  • Indication of which tabs contain content

Lion Browser

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Private Browser

One-time2
  • Pro Lifetime$4.99
  • Pro Lifetime$9.99
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 Private Browser free?
Private Browser 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, Private Browser or Lion Browser?
Lion Browser is rated higher. Private Browser averages 4.5 out of 5 from 231 ratings, while Lion Browser averages 4.7 from 110 ratings.
Do Private Browser or Lion Browser have ads?
Neither Private Browser nor Lion Browser shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Private Browser or Lion Browser?
Private Browser ships an update weekly, and Lion Browser every 5 days. Most recently, Private Browser was updated on October 20, 2026 and Lion Browser on October 14, 2026.

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