iPrivateBrowser vs Santa Browser
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
Santa Browser
A fast, private, and secure web browser designed for user control. It offers built-in ad and pop-up blocking, private browsing, and optimized data usage for a distraction-free online experience.
- Blazing fast performance
- Built-in ad blocker
- Pop-up blocker
- Private browsing mode
- Secure HTTPS connections
- Battery and data saver
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Santa Browser – Fast, Private & Secure Web Browsing Santa Browser is a powerful, privacy-focused mobile web browser built for speed and user control. Whether you're browsing, shopping, or streaming, Santa puts your web experience first — fast, secure, and ad-free. Core Browser Features - Blazing Fast Performance – Load web pages quickly and efficiently. - Built-in Ad Blocker – Block intrusive ads by default and whitelist your favorite sites. - Pop-up Blocker – Eliminate unwanted pop-ups for a smooth browsing experience. - Private Browsing – Browse in incognito mode with no history saved. - Secure HTTPS Everywhere – Automatically upgrade connections for safer browsing. - Battery & Data Saver – Optimize for longer sessions and lower data use. A Browser Built for the Modern Web Santa Browser offers a flexible browsing experience with optional customizations. By default, you start with a clean, content-first homepage (Web2 mode) focused entirely on browsing. For users interested in Web3 tools or engagement features, those can be optionally enabled in settings — but they are never required. Follow Us for Updates Website: https://santabrowser.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/santabrowser Discord: https://discord.com/invite/PzW5p7kuvU Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/santabrowser Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/santabrowserofficial LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/santa-browser Default Search Engine: Yahoo Uninstall: Long-press Santa Browser → Tap "Uninstall" Terms of Service: https://santabrowser.com/terms-and-conditions Privacy Policy: http://santabrowser.com/privacy Download Santa Browser Browse the web faster, safer, and without distractions — your privacy-first alternative to traditional browsers.
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Verdict
iPrivateBrowser and Santa Browser both sit at 3.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Santa Browser's written reviews are positive against 31% of iPrivateBrowser's. Santa Browser also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). iPrivateBrowser's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, ratings volume 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. Santa Browser asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.9 for iPrivateBrowser against 4.0 for Santa Browser. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 6 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 31% of iPrivateBrowser's written reviews are positive against 100% of Santa Browser's.
iPrivateBrowser ships an update every 2 months, Santa Browser every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iPrivateBrowser | Santa Browser |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (14 ratings) | 4.0 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 31.4% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 14 — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 293 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Shmoopi LLC | SantaBrowser |
Customer experience
iPrivateBrowser
Santa Browser
In-app purchases
iPrivateBrowser
- pro version$0.99
Santa Browser
No in-app purchases
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