Comparison

iPrivateBrowser vs Private 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 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.

About

Private Browser ++

This secure web browser prioritizes user privacy with features like a tracking-free search engine and no-image mode. Access browsing history and bookmarks securely using biometric authentication. Enjoy a modern, multi-tab interface with eye-friendly vision protection.

Highlights
  • Tracking-free search engine
  • Biometric access to history
  • Biometric access to bookmarks
  • No-Image mode
  • Vision protection mode
  • Multi-tab design
Features
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Private Browser is a fast, secure, and modern web browser. Privacy is the #1 goal in its design, whatever is browsed stays here. We didn’t just give up convenience for privacy - you can still access browsing history and bookmarks through Touch ID or Face ID. - Always launch from search engine, never displays your - Use a search engine that doesn’t track you - Allows accessing bookmarks with Touch ID or Face ID authentication (on eligible devices, in-app purchase required) - Allows accessing history with Touch ID or Face ID authentication (on eligible devices, in-app purchase required) - No-Image mode: hides all images from a website - Vision protection mode: change background color to a color that’s friendly on the eyes - Modern, multi-tab design Acknowledgements: - Photo by Gnist Design from Pexels • Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase.

Screenshots

iPrivateBrowser4 screens
Private Browser ++4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Private Browser ++ at 92% against iPrivateBrowser's 31%. Private Browser ++ also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.9) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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 and Private Browser ++ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Private Browser ++ holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 33 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of iPrivateBrowser's written reviews are positive against 92% of Private Browser ++'s.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
iPrivateBrowser versus Private Browser ++: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriPrivateBrowserPrivate Browser ++
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (14 ratings)4.7 (33 ratings) — better
Positive reviews31.4% of reviews91.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1433 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB20 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperShmoopi LLCTouchberry

Customer experience

iPrivateBrowser

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

Private Browser ++

All ratings33 ratings
Positive93.9%
Neutral3.0%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive91.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.3%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

iPrivateBrowser

One-time1
  • pro version$0.99
1 purchases

Private Browser ++

One-time1
  • Entire Life Premium Feature$4.99

Questions

Is iPrivateBrowser free?
iPrivateBrowser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Private Browser ++ free?
Private Browser ++ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iPrivateBrowser or Private Browser ++?
Private Browser ++ is rated higher. iPrivateBrowser averages 3.9 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Private Browser ++ averages 4.7 from 33 ratings.
Do iPrivateBrowser or Private Browser ++ have ads?
Neither iPrivateBrowser nor Private Browser ++ shows ads.

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