iPrivateBrowser vs Pin Lock Private 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.
Pin Lock Private Browser
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Pin Lock Private Browser is a fast, no-nonsense web browser built around one idea: your browsing is yours. No accounts. No analytics. No trackers of our own. Ever. Only you should access your browsing history in your device. • PIN-PROTECTED BY DESIGN Lock the app with a 4-12 digit PIN. Enter the correct PIN and your tabs, history and bookmarks open exactly as you left them. Enter any other PIN and a completely fresh, empty browser opens instead - no error, no hint that a real session even exists. There is no PIN recovery: if you forget it, the data it protects stays locked, by design. • BLOCKS ADS & TRACKERS AUTOMATICALLY Built-in content blocking stops common ad networks, trackers and autoplaying video ads before they load - on by default, no setup required. • DOWNLOAD FILES AND VIDEOS A built-in downloader lets you download files and video on the pages you visit, and saves it to a private folder, on-device - not your Photos library. You're always responsible for only downloading content you own or have permission to save. • CHOOSE YOUR SEARCH ENGINE DuckDuckGo, Startpage, Brave Search or Google - pick the default that matches how private you want your searches to be. • EVERYTHING STAYS ON YOUR DEVICE History, bookmarks, downloads and settings live only on your device. We run no servers that collect them, and we couldn't hand over your data if we wanted to - it never reaches us in the first place. • PRO (OPTIONAL) - Find in Page - search text on any page instantly - Save Page as PDF - straight into your vault Pro is an optional auto-renewing subscription, billed monthly or yearly through the App Store. Manage or cancel anytime in your device's App Store settings. Pin Lock Private Browser is a general-purpose web browser intended for users 18 and older. Like any browser, it can reach the open web; please browse responsibly and in accordance with the law where you live. QUICK START GUIDE, TERMS, FAQ ARE HOSTED ON OUR WEBSITE. If you still have questions or feedback? Email: pulsarsandpulsar@gmail.com Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
iPrivateBrowser and Pin Lock Private Browser are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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 and Pin Lock Private Browser sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | iPrivateBrowser | Pin Lock Private Browser |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (14 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 31.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 14 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Shmoopi LLC | Harpreet Joga |
In-app purchases
iPrivateBrowser
- pro version$0.99
Pin Lock Private Browser
- Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
- Pro Yearly$7.991 Year
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