# iCab Mobile (Web Browser) vs Private Browser

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iCab Mobile (Web Browser) at 66% against Private Browser's 0%. iCab Mobile (Web Browser) also leads on ratings volume (468 vs 15) and chart position (#194 vs unranked). Private Browser's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). On ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

iCab Mobile (Web Browser) costs $3.99 and Private Browser $2.99 up front. iCab Mobile (Web Browser) sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Private Browser asks for nothing beyond the download.

Private Browser holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iCab Mobile (Web Browser) has 468 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 66% of iCab Mobile (Web Browser)'s written reviews are positive against 0% of Private Browser's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | iCab Mobile (Web Browser) | Private Browser |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **$2.99** |
| Rating | [4.0 (468 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icab-mobile-web-browser/id308111628/reviews) | **[4.5 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-browser-secret-pages/id1486114827/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **468** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | **66.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#194** | — |
| Size | 44 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Alexander Clauss](https://appshunter.io/developer/286091996) | [QMonte Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1599476099) |

## What reviewers say

### iCab Mobile (Web Browser)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icab-mobile-web-browser/id308111628)

**Currently charting:** #194 Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

A highly customizable web browser for iOS that prioritizes privacy and user control. It offers advanced features like tab management, content filtering, and profile creation for personalized browsing. Users can tailor the interface, manage downloads, and even inject custom code into websites.

**Highlights:** Customizable user interface, Advanced privacy controls, Multiple user profiles, Tab and window management, Content filtering (ad/tracker blocking), Download manager with ZIP support, Website element customization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small additional Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade plus Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade plus Generous Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Medium additional Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Large additional Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade plus Extra Generous Tip | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Highly customizable
- 👍 Powerful features
- 🔒 Excellent privacy options
- 💡 Unique modules and add-ons
- 🚀 Fast and responsive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Stability issues and crashes
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔍 Overwhelming complexity for some users
- 🐛 Compatibility problems with recent iOS updates
- 🐛 Unreliable downloads and file management

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Broken or unreliable video playback
- Issues with bookmarks, history, and other data persistence
- Problems with user agent spoofing and desktop site rendering

**Requested features**

- Improved tab management and organization
- Easier integration with cloud storage and other apps
- Enhanced ad-blocking and content filtering capabilities
- Streamlined user interface and onboarding experience
- Syncing of settings and data across devices


### Private Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-browser-secret-pages/id1486114827)

This app provides a secure, password-protected browsing experience. It automatically clears history, cookies, and cache upon exit, while allowing you to save private collections of visited pages.

**Highlights:** Password-protected private area, Saves private collections of pages, Deletes history, cookies, and cache on exit, Full screen mode, Fast exit to false viewing mode, Hides screen on notifications

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iCab Mobile (Web Browser) free?

iCab Mobile (Web Browser) costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Private Browser free?

Private Browser costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, iCab Mobile (Web Browser) or Private Browser?

Private Browser is rated higher. iCab Mobile (Web Browser) averages 4.0 out of 5 from 468 ratings, while Private Browser averages 4.5 from 15 ratings.

### Do iCab Mobile (Web Browser) or Private Browser have ads?

Neither iCab Mobile (Web Browser) nor Private Browser shows ads.

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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.*