Comparison

iPrivateBrowser vs LightBox Lite

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

LightBox Lite

This utility app provides various lighting options, including instant flashlights, a dynamo light simulation, and an SOS signal. It offers features like adjustable brightness, color changes, sound alerts, and a lock mode to prevent accidental adjustments. It's designed as a free, practical tool for everyday lighting needs.

Highlights
  • Instant flashlights
  • Dynamo light simulation
  • SOS signal with sound
  • Adjustable brightness and color
  • Lock mode for accidental touches
  • Super-bright mode
Features
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A practical toolbox full of lights - Instant flashlights, Dynamo light, SOS and so on. Please check this app before you buy any other light related applications. (always FREE for this edition) [What are in the BOX] This little box brings you several kinds of lights by simply clicking the icons from the selection panel. * Flashlights (instant white)  - classic  - focus * Funny light  - dynamo * SOS light  - flash (soundable) [Quick Start] * Select a Light Style  - click the light name (say 'Flashlight' or 'SOS') on the bottom toolbar to launch the selection panel  - click the item you prefer * Change Brightness  - slide on the brightness area in the bottom toolbar, or  - slide horizontally on the light area (outside the bottom toolbar) * Change Color  - slide on the color area in the bottom toolbar, or  - slide vertically on the light area (outside the bottom toolbar), or  - shake your iPhone/iPod to shuffle the color * Make Some Noise (sound may vary or be not applicable based on the selected light)  - click the Horn icon to switch the sound on or off * Lock to avoid accidential touches  - click the Lock icon to enable or disable the adjustment (thru shake or slide the light area) for the accidential touches. * Switch to Super-Bright Mode  - just make a two-finger click on the light area :) * Show Help  - click the 'i' icon on the left top in the selection panel [Useful Tips for Special Lights] * Focus  - useful when you need only a ray of light or the iPhone/iPod has a little power energy  - two-finger click on the light area to quickly switch between the focus mode and full screen mode * Dynamo  - a funny light style simulating a real dynamo flashlight  - shake your iPhone/iPod to generate the 'electricity'  - the more quickly you shake, the more light you will get [Important] To get the best result, please set your iPhone/iPod screen brightness to the maximum through the Settings application. Enjoy!    * If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions, please contact us by emailing to: support@foxlabapp.com *

Screenshots

iPrivateBrowser4 screens
LightBox Lite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: iPrivateBrowser at 3.9 against LightBox Lite's 3.2. iPrivateBrowser also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 50 months). LightBox Lite's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (5.0 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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. LightBox Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iPrivateBrowser holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 5 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 31% of iPrivateBrowser's written reviews are positive against 38% of LightBox Lite's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iPrivateBrowser ships an update monthly, LightBox Lite every 50 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
iPrivateBrowser versus LightBox Lite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriPrivateBrowserLightBox Lite
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (14 ratings) — better3.2 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews31.4% of reviews37.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings14 — better5
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 50 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.05.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB9 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperShmoopi LLC方明 陈

Customer experience

iPrivateBrowser

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

LightBox Lite

All ratings5 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive37.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

iPrivateBrowser

One-time1
  • pro version$0.99
None

LightBox Lite

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iPrivateBrowser free?
iPrivateBrowser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LightBox Lite free?
LightBox Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iPrivateBrowser or LightBox Lite?
iPrivateBrowser is rated higher. iPrivateBrowser averages 3.9 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while LightBox Lite averages 3.2 from 5 ratings.
Do iPrivateBrowser or LightBox Lite have ads?
Neither iPrivateBrowser nor LightBox Lite shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iPrivateBrowser or LightBox Lite?
iPrivateBrowser ships an update monthly, and LightBox Lite every 50 months. Most recently, iPrivateBrowser was updated on October 23, 2026 and LightBox Lite on October 15, 2026.

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