Lion Browser vs PDF Guard(Pro)
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Blocks explicit websites
- Detects inappropriate images
- Customizable detection sensitivity
- Whitelist mode
- PIN-protected settings
- Weekly accountability reports
- Personal browsing limits
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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
PDF Guard(Pro)
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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
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Verdict
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
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.
Lion Browser ships an update every 5 days, PDF Guard(Pro) every 20 months. Both last shipped on November 12, 2026.
| Parameter | Lion Browser | PDF Guard(Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $2.99 |
| Rating | 4.7 (116 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 87.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 116 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Every 20 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 66 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Lion Software, LLC | Hrishi Suthar |
In-app purchases
Lion Browser
- 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
PDF Guard(Pro)
No in-app purchases
Questions
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