Private Browser vs Lion Browser
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
Read full descriptionHide full description
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.
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.
- Blocks explicit websites
- Detects inappropriate images
- Customizable detection sensitivity
- Whitelist mode
- PIN-protected settings
- Weekly accountability reports
- Personal browsing limits
Read full descriptionHide full description
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
Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Private Browser | Lion Browser |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (231 ratings) | 4.7 (110 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 68.2% of reviews | 87.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 231 — better | 110 |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Vision Pro — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 66 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Actowise LLC | Lion Software, LLC |
Customer experience
Private Browser
Lion Browser
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
Show 4 moreShow fewer
- 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
Private Browser
- Pro Lifetime$4.99
- Pro Lifetime$9.99
Lion Browser
- Individual Plan$4.991 Month
- Family Plan$8.991 Month
- Premium Family Plan7 Days trial$9.991 Month
Show 3 moreShow fewer
- 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?
Is Lion Browser free?
Which has better reviews, Private Browser or Lion Browser?
Do Private Browser or Lion Browser have ads?
Which is updated more often, Private Browser or Lion Browser?
Other comparisons















