Private Browser vs LifeVault Secure
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.
LifeVault Secure
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LifeVault Secure is a zero-knowledge vault for the passwords, documents, and inheritance plans that matter to you and the people you love. Your data is encrypted on your device before it ever leaves it. Our servers cannot read it. No one at LifeVault can. That is not a policy — it is how the app is built. ENCRYPTED PASSWORD VAULT - Unlimited passwords and passkeys, with categories and tags - Client-side AES-256-GCM encryption applied before upload - Biometric unlock with Face ID and Touch ID ENCRYPTED DOCUMENT VAULT - IDs, medical records, legal documents, and financial files - Multiple vaults — passwords, personal documents, and estate plans kept separate - Cross-device sync with the web at lifevaultsecure.com EMERGENCY ACCESS AND DIGITAL LEGACY - Designate trusted people to receive specific vaults under conditions you set - Policy simulator tests your release rules before they ever fire - A digital legacy hands the right information to the right people at the right time FAMILY LEGACY - Up to 5 family members on a shared plan with the same zero-knowledge architecture - Shared family dashboard and controls - 30 GB shared encrypted storage AGENTIC ACCESS - With your consent, AI assistants can act on vault contents without exposing data to LifeVault - Every tier includes agentic vault access with per-tier API limits PRIVACY BY DESIGN - Zero-knowledge architecture — encryption keys stay on your device - No tracking, no ads, no data harvesting - Audit log records every access attempt on your account PLANS - Free — $0. 256 MB, up to 8 vaults, 3 devices. Client-side E2EE included. - Pro — $12/month or $120/year. 5 GB, up to 40 vaults, 10 devices, emergency access. 14-day free trial. - Vault — $29/month or $290/year. 15 GB, unlimited vaults, 25 devices, unlimited emergency policies, priority support. 14-day free trial. - Family Legacy — $49/month or $490/year. 30 GB shared, up to 5 family members, 40 devices, all Vault features. 30-day free trial. All plans include client-side end-to-end encryption. You pay for storage, vaults, and seats — never for encryption. WHAT LIFEVAULT NEVER SEES - Your master password - Your vault contents - Your passwords or documents in readable form - Your encryption keys Download LifeVault Secure and take control of your digital life — and what happens to it next. Terms of Use: https://www.lifevaultsecure.com/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: LifeVault Secure at 15.1 against Private Browser's 17.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 LifeVault Secure sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Private Browser | LifeVault Secure |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (231 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 68.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 231 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 58 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Actowise LLC | Jermayne Watkins |
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
LifeVault Secure
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Private Browser
- Pro Lifetime$4.99
- Pro Lifetime$9.99
LifeVault Secure
- LifeVault Pro Monthly$11.991 Month
- LifeVault Vault Monthly$28.991 Month
- LifeVault Family Legacy Monthly$48.991 Month
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- LifeVault Pro Annual$119.991 Year
- LifeVault Vault Annual$289.991 Year
- LifeVault Family Legacy Annual$489.991 Year
- Single Document Bundle$19.99
- Essential Bundle$49.99
- Complete Estate Plan$149.99
Questions
Is Private Browser free?
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Do Private Browser or LifeVault Secure have ads?
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