# Secret Browser vs Firefox Focus

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Firefox Focus at none against Secret Browser's 3. Firefox Focus also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (82K vs 2.5K). Secret Browser's advantage is review sentiment (75% vs 63%) and iOS requirement (13.5 vs 15.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Secret Browser sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Firefox Focus asks for nothing beyond the download.

Firefox Focus holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Firefox Focus has 82K ratings behind it against 2.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 75% of Secret Browser's written reviews are positive against 63% of Firefox Focus's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Secret Browser ships an update every 2 months, Firefox Focus monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Secret Browser | Firefox Focus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secret-browser/id337346574/reviews) | **[4.7 (82K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firefox-focus-privacy-browser/id1055677337/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2.5K | **82K** |
| Positive reviews | **74.8% of reviews** | 62.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 156 MB | 99 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.5** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Steve Ehrenberg](https://appshunter.io/developer/309728606) | [Mozilla](https://appshunter.io/developer/380366936) |

## What reviewers say

### Secret Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secret-browser/id337346574)

Browse the web privately and securely. This app automatically clears your history, cookies, and cache, offering a clean interface and optional full-screen browsing. Enjoy fast browsing with WebKit and basic ad blocking.

**Highlights:** Automatic history, cookie, and cache clearing, Optional full-screen browsing, Fast WebKit rendering engine, Basic ad blocking, Tabbed browsing, Home and Lock reset options, Share sheet integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Recurring | $0.99 | per month |
| 3 Month Recurring | $2.49 | per 3 months |
| 1 Year Recurring | $4.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 🔒 Keeps browsing history private
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Great for secret/private browsing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Loses browsing data when exiting app
- 💸 Ads and in-app purchases
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Browsing history not fully cleared when exiting app
- Compatibility issues with iOS updates

**Requested features**

- Add bookmarking and tab management features
- Improve compatibility with older devices
- Implement ad-blocking capabilities


### Firefox Focus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firefox-focus-privacy-browser/id1055677337)

This privacy-focused browser offers an always-on ad and tracker blocker for faster, distraction-free browsing. It automatically erases your browsing history, passwords, and cookies with a single tap, ensuring your online activity remains private.

**Highlights:** Always-on ad blocking, Tracker protection, One-tap history deletion, Minimalist design, Home screen shortcuts, Faster page loads

**Features:** Safari Extension, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 🔒 Excellent privacy and security features
- 👍 Clean, minimalist design
- 👍 Convenient single-tab browsing
- 👍 Seamless Safari integration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🔍 Limited functionality compared to full Firefox
- 🔍 No support for tabs or bookmarks
- 🔍 Inability to set as default browser

**Reported bugs**

- Back button not working properly
- Compatibility issues with certain websites
- Inconsistent behavior when opening links from other apps

**Requested features**

- Add support for multiple tabs
- Implement bookmark and password management
- Introduce a dark mode option
- Allow setting Firefox Focus as the default browser


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Secret Browser free?

Secret Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Firefox Focus free?

Firefox Focus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Secret Browser or Firefox Focus?

Firefox Focus is rated higher. Secret Browser averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while Firefox Focus averages 4.7 from 82K ratings.

### Do Secret Browser or Firefox Focus have ads?

Secret Browser shows ads; Firefox Focus does not.

### Which is updated more often, Secret Browser or Firefox Focus?

Secret Browser ships an update every 2 months, and Firefox Focus monthly. Most recently, Secret Browser was updated on October 13, 2026 and Firefox Focus on October 17, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*