# Secret Browser vs UPX Private Browser

Secret Browser and UPX Private Browser both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 75% of Secret Browser's written reviews are positive against 41% of UPX Private Browser's. Secret Browser also leads on iOS requirement (13.5 vs 17.0). UPX Private Browser's advantage is ratings volume (8.8K vs 2.5K). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Secret Browser sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and UPX Private Browser sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. 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 UPX Private Browser. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.5K and 8.8K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of Secret Browser's written reviews are positive against 41% of UPX Private Browser's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Secret Browser | UPX Private Browser |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secret-browser/id337346574/reviews) | **[4.6 (8.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/upx-private-browser/id1490004521/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2.5K | **8.8K** |
| Positive reviews | **74.8% of reviews** | 41.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 156 MB | 334 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.5** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Steve Ehrenberg](https://appshunter.io/developer/309728606) | [Prox Solut LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1477750014) |

## 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


### UPX Private Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/upx-private-browser/id1490004521)

Browse the internet securely and anonymously with advanced encryption and an incognito mode. Enjoy fast connections and leave no trace of your online activity. Premium features offer an ad-free experience and enhanced performance.

**Highlights:** Advanced encryption for data security, Anonymous surfing with IP masking, Incognito browser mode, Super fast connection speeds, No logs of browsing history, Multiple language support

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $7.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Best app to use
- 🚀 Fast and easy to use
- 🔒 Excellent internal VPN

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Doesn't work for free users
- 🔒 Requires location tracking
- 💸 Aggressive subscription upsells
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with iOS 14

**Reported bugs**

- Can't restore purchases after cancellation
- Websites not loading properly
- Video playback issues

**Requested features**

- Add a lifetime subscription option
- Improve full-screen video playback
- Add download functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Secret Browser free?

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

### Is UPX Private Browser free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Secret Browser or UPX Private Browser?

UPX Private Browser is rated higher. Secret Browser averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while UPX Private Browser averages 4.6 from 8.8K ratings.

### Do Secret Browser or UPX Private Browser have ads?

Both Secret Browser and UPX Private Browser show ads.

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

Secret Browser ships an update every 2 months, and UPX Private Browser every 2 months. Most recently, Secret Browser was updated on October 13, 2026 and UPX Private Browser on October 12, 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.*