iPrivateBrowser vs Hermes
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iPrivateBrowser
A privacy-focused web browser offering anonymous browsing through Tor integration, ad blocking, and HTTPS-only connections. It features automatic data clearing and app lock for enhanced security.
- Tor network integration for anonymity
- Built-in ad and tracker blocking
- HTTPS-Only mode for secure connections
- Automatic data clearing on exit
- PIN and biometric app lock
- Access to .onion hidden services
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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 Nothing you do is sent to us — no tracking, no telemetry, no analytics. Clear Data on Exit, on by default, wipes your browsing data whenever you leave the app, and Burn erases it all with one tap. 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. Turn Tor on or off from the shield menu. Tor is an in-app purchase — your first 3 sessions are free. AD & TRACKER BLOCKING Turn on content blocking to remove ads and trackers before they load. EasyList and EasyPrivacy come with the app and refresh weekly. Pages load faster and your browsing stays private, even 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 browsing data is erased. FULL DEVICE SUPPORT Optimized for iPhone and iPad, with three toolbar layouts to choose from. Full landscape support. External keyboard shortcuts. VoiceOver accessibility throughout. Available in 50 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.
Hermes
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"Hermes-V" iOS application offers a detailed overview of the users' vehicles status, providing valuable information such as trips, geo location, trip meauserments and the driving score. Each vehicle that is registered on the "Hermes-V" platform, is listed under the user's account. After logging in, the user can view the basic functionalities: the vehicles' map, the vehicles' moving status, the general settings and the geofence management. The vehicles can be monitored either directly from the map on the screen, or from the "Vehicles moving status" functionality. The user can get valuable details of a vehicle by taping on it, such as max / mean speed, current location, fuel level, driving score, etc. He can also have the executed trips for a given time peiod and even get informed about the complete route of a vehicle, alongside with all the available recorded measurements. The "Geofences" functionality allows the user to monitor and manage the geofences, the areas, that the vehicles are allowed to move into. The user can define the geofences, at his preferences: add new (polygon and circle are supported), delete or update existing ones. The "Settings" menu is used for fixing the update interva, changing the password and changing the language of the app. Drive safe with Hermes-V!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hermes at none against iPrivateBrowser's 1. Hermes also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 17.0). iPrivateBrowser's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, 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
Both are free to download. iPrivateBrowser sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Hermes asks for nothing beyond the download.
iPrivateBrowser ships an update every 3 weeks, Hermes every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iPrivateBrowser | Hermes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (14 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 31.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 14 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 10.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 81 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shmoopi LLC | Direct Solutions P.C. |
In-app purchases
iPrivateBrowser
- pro version$0.99
Hermes
No in-app purchases
Questions
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