Private Browser vs Desktop 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
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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.
Desktop Browser
This utility app brings a full desktop web browsing experience to your iPhone. Manage bookmarks and multiple tabs with a user-friendly interface for efficient internet exploration.
- Desktop-style browsing
- Bookmark management
- Multi-tab management
- User-friendly interface
- Full screen web experience
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Experience the web like never before with Desktop Browser, the ultimate iOS app that brings the full desktop browsing experience to your iPhone. Key Features: Desktop-Style Browsing: Enjoy websites in their full desktop version, just as you would on a computer, providing access to all features and content. Bookmark Management: Easily manage your favorite sites with a robust bookmark system. Multi-Tab Management: Effortlessly handle multiple tabs for a seamless browsing experience. User-Friendly Interface: Designed for easy navigation and operation, making your browsing experience smooth and efficient. Explore the internet with the power of a desktop browser right in your pocket. Download Desktop Browser today and transform your iPhone browsing experience! This app is using the standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/ internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
Private Browser and Desktop Browser both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Desktop Browser's written reviews are positive against 68% of Private Browser's. 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 Desktop Browser sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Desktop Browser holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 231 and 81 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Private Browser's written reviews are positive against 100% of Desktop Browser's.
Private Browser ships an update weekly, Desktop Browser every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Private Browser | Desktop Browser |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (231 ratings) | 4.7 (81 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 68.2% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 231 — better | 81 |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Vision Pro — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Actowise LLC | 新雨 李 |
Customer experience
Private Browser
Desktop 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
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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
Desktop Browser
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Private Browser
- Pro Lifetime$4.99
- Pro Lifetime$9.99
Desktop Browser
- unlimited features$1.997 Days
- unlimited features$4.991 Month
- unlimited features$9.991 Year
- unlimited features$14.99
Questions
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