Comparison

Secret Browser vs Orion Browser by Kagi

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Secret Browser

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
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Browse the web secretly and with ease of mind! History, cookies and cache are cleared for automatically! Secret Browser has a FAST, simple, familiar interface that gets out of your way when you want it to allowing for (optional) full screen browsing. Secret Browser does one simple thing and does it well. Browse the web (in secret). And it does it all for FREE! Use your iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad to browse the web without worrying about your history or cookies leaving a trail that can be traced from anyone else who might pick up your device. - Clean and familiar interface is there when you need it but knows the get out of the way when you don't. Updates to work with any sized screen you throw at it! - Dark mode supported - Uses Apple's super fast WebKit framework giving you the same rendering and javascript engines that Safari uses so you know it's fast! - Basic Ad Blocking support with the open source Ka-Block! content rule list! - Tabbed Browsing. Supports as many tabs as your device can handle with 3D Touch support for devices that allow it! - Home Reset. By default, any time Secret Browser gets sent to the background the browser is cleaned and reset automatically so next time it's launched, your history, cookies and cache will be completely gone! - Lock Reset. Optionally, you can set Secret Browser to wipe everything and start over any time your device is locked! - Rotation Lock. Setup the orientation lock and keep your device in portrait or landscape modes, only. - Share sheet support. Browsing a website somewhere else and want to take things a little more private? Hit the share button and open it in Secret Browser. - Share sheet search. Find some text you want to search for in another app? Select the text and tap Share to search for it instantly in Secret Browser! - Hide the Status Bar on your smaller iPhones and iPod Touch devices to save those precious pixels and browse in FULL SCREEN! - Disable Javascript. Make things a little more light weight. - Custom User-Agent. Optionally select one of many pre-made User-Agent strings or use a custom string. Trick (most) websites into thinking you're using a different web browser or device! (Pro Mode subscription required) - Custom Start Page. Optionally setup a custom startup page for every time Secret Browser loads up. (Pro Mode subscription required) - Custom Search Providers. Switch between some default, provided search providers or use any URL you'd like! Search right from the address bar! (Pro Mode subscription required) - Custom 3D Touch Shortcuts. If you have a 3D Touch capable device, you can 3D touch the Secret Browser icon to bring up a list of shortcuts! Customize them inside the Settings.app! (Pro Mode subscription required) - Printing Support. Print pages right from Secret Browser to any printer that supports printing from your iOS device. (Pro Mode subscription required) - Easy to customize! Plenty of options available and all stored away in your devices Settings.app to keep Secret Browser's interface clutter-free and easy to use. NOTE: Secret Browser CAN NOT hide your browsing activity from your Internet Service Provider or local network. * Subscription payments will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase or after your trial ends. Any unused portion of a free trial will be forfeited if you purchase a subscription before the trial ends. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal of the same duration subscription within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your Account Settings after purchase. EULA: https://secretbrowserapp.com/eula.txt Privacy: https://secretbrowserapp.com/privacy.txt LOVE SECRET BROWSER? If you enjoy using Secret Browser, please take a second when you have time to leave a review. It helps a lot!

About

Orion Browser by Kagi

Experience a fast and private web browsing experience on your iPhone and iPad. This browser blocks ads and trackers by default, ensuring your online activity remains confidential. It's designed with a strong focus on user privacy, preventing personal information from leaving the app.

Highlights
  • Fast web browsing
  • No ads
  • No telemetry
  • Privacy-respecting design
  • Industry-leading anti-tracking
  • Built-in ad-blocker
Features
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Orion is a fast, free, web browser for iPhone and iPad with no ads, no telemetry. Check also Orion for your Mac desktop. Orion has been engineered from ground up as a truly privacy-respecting browser. We did it by embracing a simple principle - Orion is a zero telemetry browser. Your private information will never leave Orion by default. And to protect your privacy on the web, Orion comes with industry-leading anti-tracking technology as well as a powerful built-in ad-blocker. --- Privacy Policy: https://orionbrowser.com/privacy License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Secret Browser4 screens
Orion Browser by Kagi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Orion Browser by Kagi at none against Secret Browser's shown. Orion Browser by Kagi also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 2 months). Secret Browser's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.0) and review sentiment (75% vs 56%). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Secret Browser sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Orion Browser by Kagi sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $5.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Secret Browser holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.5K and 1.2K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Secret Browser's written reviews are positive against 56% of Orion Browser by Kagi's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Secret Browser ships an update every 2 months, Orion Browser by Kagi every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Secret Browser versus Orion Browser by Kagi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSecret BrowserOrion Browser by Kagi
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2.5K ratings) — better4.0 (1.2K ratings)
Positive reviews74.8% of reviews — better55.6% of reviews
Number of ratings2.5K — better1.2K
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.5 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size156 MB135 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperSteve EhrenbergKagi Inc.

Customer experience

Secret Browser

All ratings2,473 ratings
Positive87.4%
Neutral4.6%
Negative8.0%
Written reviews218 reviews
Positive74.8%
Neutral8.3%
Negative17.0%

Orion Browser by Kagi

All ratings1,228 ratings
Positive72.8%
Neutral10.1%
Negative17.1%
Written reviews970 reviews
Positive55.6%
Neutral18.1%
Negative26.3%

User reviews

Secret Browser

From 2.5K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Orion Browser by Kagi

From 1.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and snappy
  • 🔒 Great privacy features
  • 👍 Familiar Safari-like interface
  • 💡 Supports Chrome and Firefox extensions
  • 🚀 Smooth browsing experience

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy and unstable
  • 🐛 Extensions not always working as expected
  • 🐛 Tab management issues
  • 🐛 Crashes and freezes
  • 🐛 Rendering problems on some websites

Bugs and requests

Secret Browser

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

Orion Browser by Kagi

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Frequent crashes and freezes
  • Extensions not working properly
  • Tab management issues (tabs disappearing, not loading correctly)
  • Rendering problems on certain websites
  • Sync issues between devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Improved tab management and organization
  • Better extension compatibility and customization
  • Seamless cross-device sync
  • Ability to disable specific features (e.g., ad-blocker)

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Secret Browser

Subscriptions3
  • 1 Month Recurring7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • 3 Month Recurring1 Month trial$2.493 Months
  • 1 Year Recurring1 Month trial$4.991 Year
9 purchases

Orion Browser by Kagi

Subscriptions2
  • Orion+ Monthly$5.001 Month
  • Orion+ Yearly$50.001 Year
One-time7
  • Small Tip$5.00
  • Medium Tip$10.00
  • Large Tip$20.00
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  • Generous Tip$30.00
  • Super Tip$50.00
  • Amazing Tip$100.00
  • Orion+ Lifetime$150.00

Questions

Is Secret Browser free?
Secret Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Orion Browser by Kagi free?
Orion Browser by Kagi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Secret Browser or Orion Browser by Kagi?
Secret Browser is rated higher. Secret Browser averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while Orion Browser by Kagi averages 4.0 from 1.2K ratings.
Do Secret Browser or Orion Browser by Kagi have ads?
Secret Browser shows ads; Orion Browser by Kagi does not.
Which is updated more often, Secret Browser or Orion Browser by Kagi?
Secret Browser ships an update every 2 months, and Orion Browser by Kagi every 11 days. Most recently, Secret Browser was updated on October 22, 2026 and Orion Browser by Kagi on October 25, 2026.

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