# Private Browser vs Hola Browser

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hola Browser at none against Private Browser's 2. Hola Browser also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 68%) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Private Browser sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Hola Browser asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Private Browser against 4.4 for Hola Browser. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 232 and 225 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of Private Browser's written reviews are positive against 86% of Hola Browser's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Private Browser | Hola Browser |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (232 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-browser-brovacy/id1630781823/reviews)** | [4.4 (225 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hola-browser-private-and-fast-web/id6738905281/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **232** | 225 |
| Positive reviews | 68.2% of reviews | **85.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 16 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Actowise LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1563247119) | [Bhautik Golakiya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1762588321) |

## What reviewers say

### Private Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-browser-brovacy/id1630781823)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Lifetime | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pro Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 🔒 Good privacy protection
- 👍 Easy to use
- ✨ Brilliant app
- 👍 Works as intended

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Charged for $0 promo
- 🐛 No refund eligibility
- 🐛 App asks for review too soon
- 🐛 Tabs reset on closing
- 🐛 No support reply

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


### Hola Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hola-browser-private-and-fast-web/id6738905281)

This app provides a fast and secure web browsing experience with features like desktop mode and an AI image generator. It aims to make web exploration smoother and smarter for everyday use.

**Highlights:** Fast and secure browsing, Desktop mode, AI image generation, Privacy protection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Private Browser free?

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

### Is Hola Browser free?

Hola Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Private Browser or Hola Browser?

Private Browser is rated higher. Private Browser averages 4.6 out of 5 from 232 ratings, while Hola Browser averages 4.4 from 225 ratings.

### Do Private Browser or Hola Browser have ads?

Neither Private Browser nor Hola Browser shows ads.

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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.*