# Private Browser vs Go Browser

The clearest difference is rating: Go Browser at 4.7 against Private Browser's 3.7. Go Browser also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 months). Private Browser's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Private Browser sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Go Browser sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Go Browser holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Go Browser has 529 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 76% of Private Browser's written reviews are positive against 71% of Go Browser's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Private Browser ships an update every 3 months, Go Browser every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Private Browser | Go Browser |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-browser-web-browser/id1661034319/reviews) | **[4.7 (529 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/go-browser-privatepurefast/id6468602783/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **529** |
| Positive reviews | **76.2% of reviews** | 71.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 42 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Unicorn VPN LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1513310581) | [DropletApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1710267424) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Go Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/go-browser-privatepurefast/id6468602783)

This web browser prioritizes user privacy with one-tap incognito mode and advanced ad-blocking. It offers efficient deep search and seamless navigation with zoomable pages and easy tab management for a secure and user-friendly browsing experience.

**Highlights:** One-tap incognito mode, Advanced ad-blocking, Deep search capabilities, Zoomable pages, Effortless tab switching, Data clearing

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Plus Yearly | $14.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent private browser
- 👍 Very good app
- 👍 The best App
- 👍 Browser
- 👍 Works great

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't run full-screen on iPad
- 🐛 Opens like a phone version on iPad
- 🐛 Collecting user browser history
- 🐛 Need updates
- 🐛 Not as light

**Reported bugs**

- No Full-Screen Support on iPad
- No es tan ligero

**Requested features**

- Add a dark mode
- Ability to erase speed dial
- Update iOS
- Full-screen support on iPad


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Private Browser free?

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

### Is Go Browser free?

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

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

Go Browser is rated higher. Private Browser averages 3.7 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Go Browser averages 4.7 from 529 ratings.

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

Go Browser shows ads; Private Browser does not.

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

Private Browser ships an update every 3 months, and Go Browser every 8 days. Most recently, Private Browser was updated on September 29, 2026 and Go Browser on October 7, 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.*