Comparison

iPrivateBrowser vs CM 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

CM Browser

This mobile browser offers a fast, secure, and private web browsing experience. It blocks ads and trackers to reduce data usage and speed up page loading. Customize your browsing with features like tab management, bookmarks, and passcode protection.

Highlights
  • Ad and tracker blocking
  • Fast page loading
  • Passcode protection
  • Multi-tab browsing
  • Website bookmarking
  • Customizable interface
Features
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CM web browser is a fast, secure and smart Mobile Browser. It is designed for both phone and tablet, brings you a superior web experience wonderful. ------------------------------------------------------ Main function : - By removing trackers and ads, Web pages may require less data and load faster - Customize passcode to protect your web browser. - Open multiple tabs at the same time. - Bookmark website. - Search quickly with Google, Startpage... engine by typing keyword at address bar - Customize user interface. - Customize cache, hosting... and so more. - ... and many features. It is a high-performance and small-sized Internet browser built for those who do not want the bulky size of Firefox or Chrome. CM Mobile browser with the security features and the latest privacy to help you stay safe on the internet.

Screenshots

iPrivateBrowser4 screens
CM Browser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: iPrivateBrowser at 3.9 against CM Browser's 3.1. CM Browser's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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. CM Browser asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iPrivateBrowser holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 40 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of iPrivateBrowser's written reviews are positive against 25% of CM Browser's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iPrivateBrowser ships an update every 2 months, CM Browser every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
iPrivateBrowser versus CM Browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriPrivateBrowserCM Browser
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (14 ratings) — better3.1 (40 ratings)
Positive reviews31.4% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1440 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB17 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperShmoopi LLCAkash Patel

Customer experience

iPrivateBrowser

All ratings14 ratings
Positive64.3%
Neutral21.4%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews156 reviews
Positive31.4%
Neutral9.0%
Negative59.6%

CM Browser

All ratings40 ratings
Positive47.5%
Neutral7.5%
Negative45.0%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral6.3%
Negative68.8%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

iPrivateBrowser

One-time1
  • pro version$0.99
None

CM Browser

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iPrivateBrowser free?
iPrivateBrowser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CM Browser free?
CM Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iPrivateBrowser or CM Browser?
iPrivateBrowser is rated higher. iPrivateBrowser averages 3.9 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while CM Browser averages 3.1 from 40 ratings.
Do iPrivateBrowser or CM Browser have ads?
Neither iPrivateBrowser nor CM Browser shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iPrivateBrowser or CM Browser?
iPrivateBrowser ships an update every 2 months, and CM Browser every 3 months. Most recently, iPrivateBrowser was updated on October 2, 2026 and CM Browser on September 27, 2026.

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