# Lion Browser vs Private Browser

The clearest difference is rating: Lion Browser at 4.7 against Private Browser's 3.7. Lion Browser also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (110 vs 10). Private Browser's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13 vs 16.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lion Browser sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Private Browser sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Lion Browser holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lion Browser has 110 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of Lion Browser's written reviews are positive against 76% of Private Browser's.

Lion Browser ships an update every 5 days, Private Browser every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lion Browser | Private Browser |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (110 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lion-browser-safe-browsing/id1659491301/reviews)** | [3.7 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-browser-web-browser/id1661034319/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **110** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | **87.1% of reviews** | 76.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | Subscription |
| Size | 66 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **13** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Lion Software, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1876328066) | [Unicorn VPN LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1513310581) |

## What reviewers say

### Lion Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lion-browser-safe-browsing/id1659491301)

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.

**Highlights:** Blocks explicit websites, Detects inappropriate images, Customizable detection sensitivity, Whitelist mode, PIN-protected settings, Weekly accountability reports, Personal browsing limits

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Individual Plan | $4.99 | per month |
| Family Plan | $8.99 | per month |
| Premium Family Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| Individual Plan (Annual) | $49.99 | per year |
| Family Plan (Annual) | $79.99 | per year |
| Premium Family Plan (Annual) | $99.99 | per year |


### Private Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-browser-web-browser/id1661034319)

Browse the web privately and securely with a built-in VPN. Enjoy ad-free browsing, protect your IP address, and encrypt your internet traffic. Offers advanced privacy tools and a distraction-free experience.

**Highlights:** Built-in VPN, Private browsing, Ad blocker, Encrypts web traffic, Hides IP address, No-logs policy

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly + Free Trial | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $29.99 | per month |
| Monthly Browser Subscription | $37.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $149.99 | per year |
| Yearly: Private Browser | $299.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lion Browser free?

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

### Is Private Browser free?

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

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

Lion Browser is rated higher. Lion Browser averages 4.7 out of 5 from 110 ratings, while Private Browser averages 3.7 from 10 ratings.

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

Neither Lion Browser nor Private Browser shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lion Browser or Private Browser?

Lion Browser ships an update every 5 days, and Private Browser every 3 months. Most recently, Lion Browser was updated on October 1, 2026 and Private Browser on September 29, 2026.

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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.*