# Secret Browser vs Proxy Browser

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Proxy Browser at none against Secret Browser's 3. Proxy Browser also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 2 months). Secret Browser's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (2.5K vs 355). On price, review sentiment, ads 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. Proxy Browser asks for nothing beyond the download.

Secret Browser holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Secret Browser has 2.5K ratings behind it against 355, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 75% and 75% positive.

Secret Browser ships an update every 2 months, Proxy Browser daily. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Secret Browser | Proxy Browser |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secret-browser/id337346574/reviews)** | [4.3 (355 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/proxy-browser-task-manager/id6477720415/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.5K** | 355 |
| Positive reviews | 74.8% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 156 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.5 | **13.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Steve Ehrenberg](https://appshunter.io/developer/309728606) | [Joshua Horn](https://appshunter.io/developer/1730085978) |

## 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


### Proxy Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/proxy-browser-task-manager/id6477720415)

This app offers a private browser for secure browsing, a task manager to organize your schedule, and an EXIF data editor to remove location information from photos before sharing. It prioritizes user privacy and security for a protected digital experience.

**Highlights:** Private simple browser with encrypted connections, Task manager for to-do lists and reminders, EXIF photo location changer, Secure online browsing, Content security, Productivity enhancement

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Secret Browser free?

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

### Is Proxy Browser free?

Proxy Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Secret Browser or Proxy Browser?

Secret Browser is rated higher. Secret Browser averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while Proxy Browser averages 4.3 from 355 ratings.

### Do Secret Browser or Proxy Browser have ads?

Both Secret Browser and Proxy Browser show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Secret Browser or Proxy Browser?

Secret Browser ships an update every 2 months, and Proxy Browser daily. Most recently, Secret Browser was updated on October 5, 2026 and Proxy Browser on September 29, 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.*