Private Browser vs TheHawkSafety
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
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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.
TheHawkSafety
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Experience unmatched peace of mind with The Hawk – your vigilant guardian in the digital age. Empower yourself and your loved ones with a powerful safety tool that offers real-time protection and peace of mind. Share The Hawk for free to easily designate trusted individuals from the hundreds of contacts in your device’s address book as your Protectors, who will stand ready to assist in times of need to protect each other. How many times do we have security "blind spots" where we can't protect ourselves or loved ones? Do you ever wonder if your loved one made it to their destination safely? How many times do we wish we had someone with us to witness something that is happening around us or to us, helping to protect each other with our virtual presence?. Let The Hawk help minimize risky blind spots in everyday life. The Hawk is a new leader in safety-tech, giving the human connection formal benefits of safety. This free app is the first step to help you grow a protective “eye in the sky” for yourself, and to help give purpose and peace to loved ones and families globally, knowing we’re protecting each other. By joining The Hawk community, you’ll also be in-the-know of the latest safety tips so you’re one step ahead of the latest traps criminals use on their victims, and you’ll be notified when The Hawk introduces to your market optional wearable devices such as, alert buttons, smart wrist-bands, Whistler, Bracelets, watches, belt buckles, pet collars, etcetera, bringing your family’s safety to the next level. Would you like to know how The Hawk can transform your sense of safety and connection? Download now and join the community!"
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TheHawkSafety at none against Private Browser's 2. Private Browser's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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. TheHawkSafety asks for nothing beyond the download.
Private Browser ships an update weekly, TheHawkSafety monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Private Browser | TheHawkSafety |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (233 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 68.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 233 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 156 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Actowise LLC | SAFE4R, Inc. |
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
TheHawkSafety
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Private Browser
- Pro Lifetime$4.99
- Pro Lifetime$9.99
TheHawkSafety
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Private Browser free?
Is TheHawkSafety free?
Do Private Browser or TheHawkSafety have ads?
Which is updated more often, Private Browser or TheHawkSafety?
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