Comparison

iPrivateBrowser vs Second Browser

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

Head to head
About

iPrivateBrowser

A private and secure mobile browser offering TOR integration, ad-blocking, and customizable settings for enhanced online privacy. Enjoy a faster, more secure browsing experience with features like unlimited tabs and passcode protection.

Highlights
  • TOR Integration
  • Ad-Blocking
  • Passcode Protection
  • Unlimited Tabs
  • SSL Encryption
  • User-Agent Switching
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iPrivateBrowser is a privacy-first web browser built from the ground up to keep your browsing safe, private, and anonymous. With built-in Tor integration, ad blocking, and HTTPS-Only mode, you're in complete control of your online privacy. PRIVACY BY DEFAULT Every browsing session is private. No data is stored between sessions, no tracking, no telemetry, no data collection — ever. Enable "Clear Data on Exit" to automatically wipe all browsing data when you leave the app. TOR INTEGRATION Route your traffic through the Tor network for maximum anonymity. Your IP address is hidden from every website you visit. Access .onion hidden services directly. WebRTC is automatically blocked when Tor is enabled to prevent IP leaks. Traffic is encrypted through multiple relay hops worldwide. AD & TRACKER BLOCKING Built-in content blocking powered by EasyList and EasyPrivacy removes ads and trackers before they load. Pages load faster, your browsing stays private, and fallback rules ensure protection even when offline. HTTPS-ONLY MODE Automatically upgrades all connections to HTTPS. Insecure HTTP connections are blocked unless you explicitly allow them. Onion sites are correctly exempted. PRIVATE TAB MANAGEMENT Visual tab switcher with screenshot previews. Swipe to close tabs. Your open tabs are encrypted at rest, and wiped automatically when Clear Data on Exit is enabled. Close all tabs with a single tap. APP LOCK Protect the browser with PIN or biometric authentication — Face ID, Touch ID, and Optic ID are all supported. Configurable auto-lock timeout. After 10 failed attempts, all data is wiped for security. FULL DEVICE SUPPORT Optimized for iPhone and iPad. Full landscape support with responsive layouts. External keyboard shortcuts. VoiceOver accessibility throughout. Available in 38 languages. ADDITIONAL FEATURES • Bookmarks and favorites with search • Find in Page • Reader Mode for distraction-free reading • Pull to refresh • Custom search engine selection (DuckDuckGo, Startpage, Brave, Google) • Pop-up blocking • JavaScript toggle Your data stays yours. Browse the web on your terms with iPrivateBrowser.

About

Second Browser

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Sometimes when you’re using Safari, you need to view another webpage at the same time. You can use the new iPad multitasking features Split View and Slide Over to do just that with Second Browser. Once you open Second Browser, just type in or paste in the URL you’d like to visit and tap “Let’s Go”. Because Second Browser is based on Apple’s Safari technology, if you use a Content Blocker in Safari, Second Browser will too. Using the Second Browser Action Extension in Safari, you can send your current open Safari page to Second Browser. Second Browser will also remember the last URL you visited, so there is no losing your place if you close Second Browser.

Screenshots

iPrivateBrowser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Second Browser at none against iPrivateBrowser's 1. Second Browser also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, 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

Both are free to download. iPrivateBrowser sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Second Browser asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
iPrivateBrowser versus Second Browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriPrivateBrowserSecond Browser
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (14 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews31.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings14 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPad
Requires iOS17.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB13 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperShmoopi LLCYoeyo, Ltd.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

iPrivateBrowser

One-time1
  • pro version$0.99
None

Second Browser

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iPrivateBrowser free?
iPrivateBrowser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Second Browser free?
Second Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do iPrivateBrowser or Second Browser have ads?
Neither iPrivateBrowser nor Second Browser shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iPrivateBrowser or Second Browser?
iPrivateBrowser ships an update every 2 months, and Second Browser every 2 months. Most recently, iPrivateBrowser was updated on October 2, 2026 and Second Browser on September 19, 2026.

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