# Secret Browser vs Private Web Browser Incognito

The clearest difference is monetization model: Secret Browser at freemium against Private Web Browser Incognito's subscription. Secret Browser also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 62%) and iOS requirement (13.5 vs 16.0). Private Web Browser Incognito's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Secret Browser sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Private Web Browser Incognito sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Secret Browser against 4.6 for Private Web Browser Incognito. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.5K and 5.7K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of Secret Browser's written reviews are positive against 62% of Private Web Browser Incognito's.

Secret Browser ships an update every 2 months, Private Web Browser Incognito monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Secret Browser | Private Web Browser Incognito |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secret-browser/id337346574/reviews) | **[4.6 (5.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-web-browser-incognito/id1406553615/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2.5K | **5.7K** |
| Positive reviews | **74.8% of reviews** | 62.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Subscription |
| Size | 156 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.5** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Steve Ehrenberg](https://appshunter.io/developer/309728606) | [AlgoTwist Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/543053355) |

## 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


### Private Web Browser Incognito

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-web-browser-incognito/id1406553615)

This secure web browser prioritizes your privacy by automatically clearing browsing data like history, cookies, and cache upon exit. It offers passcode and biometric protection for enhanced security and includes features like an ad blocker and download manager.

**Highlights:** Automatic history clearing, Automatic cache clearing, Automatic cookie clearing, Passcode protection, Biometric authentication, Optional ad blocker, Download manager

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Month Full Unlimited Pass | $1.99 | per month |
| Month Full Unlimited Pass | $1.99 | per month |
| Month Full Unlimited Pass | $2.99 | per month |
| Month Full Unlimited Pass | $2.99 | per month |
| Year Full Unlimited Pass | $19.99 | per year |
| Year Full Unlimited Pass | $19.99 | per year |
| Passcode Protection | $1.99 | one-time |
| Full Screen Browsing | $1.99 | one-time |
| Private Downloads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Block Ads on Private Browser | $1.99 | one-time |
| All Upgrades Forever | $17.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 🔒 Excellent privacy protection
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 💡 Innovative features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 💰 Paid premium version required for full functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Websites not loading properly due to UI issues
- Compatibility problems with older devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to delete or edit bookmarks
- Improved customer support
- Full-screen mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Secret Browser free?

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

### Is Private Web Browser Incognito free?

Private Web Browser Incognito is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Secret Browser or Private Web Browser Incognito?

Private Web Browser Incognito is rated higher. Secret Browser averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while Private Web Browser Incognito averages 4.6 from 5.7K ratings.

### Do Secret Browser or Private Web Browser Incognito have ads?

Secret Browser shows ads; Private Web Browser Incognito does not.

### Which is updated more often, Secret Browser or Private Web Browser Incognito?

Secret Browser ships an update every 2 months, and Private Web Browser Incognito monthly. Most recently, Secret Browser was updated on September 23, 2026 and Private Web Browser Incognito on September 25, 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.*