Comparison

Lion Browser vs PDF Guard(Pro)

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Lion Browser

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
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The best browser for teens. A powerful accountability tool for adults. Lion is a web browser with parental controls built in. Give your teen the freedom to explore the internet responsibly — while staying informed about what they're seeing. For parents & teens: • Blocks explicit websites and detects inappropriate images automatically • Customize detection sensitivity, block specific sites, and manage media access • Whitelist mode for complete control over which websites can be visited • PIN-protected settings prevent unauthorized changes • Weekly accountability reports summarize any flagged content For adults who want accountability: • Set personal browsing limits and stay accountable to a trusted partner • Private and secure — your logs stay on your device, never stored on servers • Customize what to track, block, or filter based on your needs How it works: 1. Set Lion as the default browser 2. Disable Safari using Screen Time 3. Add an accountability partner — a parent, mentor, or trusted friend 4. Browse the web — Lion logs activity based on your settings 5. Receive weekly reports on flagged content A browser you'll actually want to use Lion is fast, smooth, and familiar. Bookmarks sync across devices. Tabs work like you'd expect. It's a real browser — not a locked-down kids app. Subscription required for full access. Choose an Individual or Family plan. Privacy Policy: https://www.lionfamily.org/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.lionfamily.org/terms

About

PDF Guard(Pro)

Features
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PDF Guard: Your Ultimate Solution for PDF Security and Freedom. Easily lock and unlock your PDF files with precision and confidence. Take control of your document privacy and accessibility in just a few clicks. Guard your information, unlock your convenience. Developed by Anvaysoft Programmer- Hrishi Suthar Made with love in India

Screenshots

Lion Browser4 screens
PDF Guard(Pro)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Lion Browser at Free against PDF Guard(Pro)'s $2.99. Lion Browser also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 20 months). PDF Guard(Pro)'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On ads and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Lion Browser is free to download; PDF Guard(Pro) costs $2.99 up front. Lion Browser sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. PDF Guard(Pro) asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lion Browser ships an update every 5 days, PDF Guard(Pro) every 20 months. Both last shipped on November 12, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Lion Browser versus PDF Guard(Pro): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLion BrowserPDF Guard(Pro)
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.7 (116 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews87.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings116 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 20 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB22 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperLion Software, LLCHrishi Suthar

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Lion Browser

Subscriptions6
  • Individual Plan$4.991 Month
  • Family Plan$8.991 Month
  • Premium Family Plan7 Days trial$9.991 Month
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  • Individual Plan (Annual)$49.991 Year
  • Family Plan (Annual)$79.991 Year
  • Premium Family Plan (Annual)14 Days trial$99.991 Year
None

PDF Guard(Pro)

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lion Browser free?
Lion Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PDF Guard(Pro) free?
PDF Guard(Pro) costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Lion Browser or PDF Guard(Pro) have ads?
Neither Lion Browser nor PDF Guard(Pro) shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lion Browser or PDF Guard(Pro)?
Lion Browser ships an update every 5 days, and PDF Guard(Pro) every 20 months. Most recently, Lion Browser was updated on November 12, 2026 and PDF Guard(Pro) on November 12, 2026.

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