Comparison

iPrivateBrowser vs SecureSurf Mobile VPN

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

SecureSurf Mobile VPN

This app combines a private browser with a VPN, offering AES-256 encryption and zero logging for enhanced online privacy. Access global streaming services and secure your Wi-Fi connections automatically.

Highlights
  • VPN with AES-256 encryption
  • Built-in private browser
  • Zero logs and tracking
  • Access global streaming platforms
  • Wi-Fi protection
  • 30+ server locations
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Your internet. Your rules. Nobody watching. SecureSurf gives you a VPN with AES-256 encryption and a built-in private browser in one app - the only app where your browsing, your location, and your identity stay yours. PRIVATE BROWSER Browse without a trace. No history, no cookies, no data stored. Every tab closes clean. ULTRA-FAST VPN Connect to 30+ servers worldwide in seconds. AES-256 encryption. Your connection is fully encrypted. Your real IP stays hidden. STREAMING ACCESS Access global streaming platforms and live sports from 30+ server locations worldwide. No buffering. ZERO LOGS, ZERO TRACKING We never store your activity, your IP address, or your session data. Not even we can see what you do online. WI-FI PROTECTION Cafe, airport, hotel - SecureSurf encrypts every connection automatically. WHY SECURESURF IS DIFFERENT Every other VPN makes you use a separate browser. Every other private browser leaves your IP exposed. SecureSurf combines both - in one app: - VPN + Private Browser in one app - Zero activity logs, zero IP logs - 30+ server locations worldwide - AES-256 encryption - Access streaming platforms and live sports from anywhere - Auto-protects every Wi-Fi connection SUBSCRIPTION - A subscription is required to access all features - Cancel before the end of the trial to avoid payment - After the trial, your subscription renews automatically unless cancelled - Manage subscriptions in your Apple ID account settings Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited upon purchase of a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://maxxvpn.net/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://maxxvpn.net/terms.html

Screenshots

iPrivateBrowser4 screens
SecureSurf Mobile VPN4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: iPrivateBrowser at 3.9 against SecureSurf Mobile VPN's 3.3. iPrivateBrowser also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and review sentiment (31% vs 0%). SecureSurf Mobile VPN's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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 SecureSurf Mobile VPN sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iPrivateBrowser holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 28 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of iPrivateBrowser's written reviews are positive against 0% of SecureSurf Mobile VPN's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iPrivateBrowser ships an update every 2 months, SecureSurf Mobile VPN every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
iPrivateBrowser versus SecureSurf Mobile VPN: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriPrivateBrowserSecureSurf Mobile VPN
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (14 ratings) — better3.3 (28 ratings)
Positive reviews31.4% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1428 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad — better—
Requires iOS17.0 — better18
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB5 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperShmoopi LLCTVG NK OU

Customer experience

iPrivateBrowser

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

SecureSurf Mobile VPN

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

iPrivateBrowser

One-time1
  • pro version$0.99
4 purchases

SecureSurf Mobile VPN

Subscriptions4
  • Week3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Weekly3 Days trial$12.997 Days
  • Month3 Days trial$29.991 Month
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  • Year3 Days trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is iPrivateBrowser free?
iPrivateBrowser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SecureSurf Mobile VPN free?
SecureSurf Mobile VPN is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iPrivateBrowser or SecureSurf Mobile VPN?
iPrivateBrowser is rated higher. iPrivateBrowser averages 3.9 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while SecureSurf Mobile VPN averages 3.3 from 28 ratings.
Which is updated more often, iPrivateBrowser or SecureSurf Mobile VPN?
iPrivateBrowser ships an update every 2 months, and SecureSurf Mobile VPN every 3 days. Most recently, iPrivateBrowser was updated on October 15, 2026 and SecureSurf Mobile VPN on October 5, 2026.

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