Comparison

Private Browsing Web Browser vs Safari

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

Head to head
About

Private Browsing Web Browser

Browse the internet privately and in full screen for free. This no-frills browser automatically deletes your history, cookies, and cache upon exiting. It maximizes viewing area by hiding status bars and navigation controls, offering a familiar interface with enhanced screen real estate.

Highlights
  • Complete private browsing
  • Full screen viewing
  • History, cookies, cache deleted on exit
  • Maximizes screen real estate
  • Safari-based browsing engine
  • Fast startup and shutdown
  • No auto-suggest or auto-fill
Features
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Finally, you can view all your websites PRIVATELY and in FULL SCREEN for FREE! This is the simple, no frills web browser you've been waiting for. • COMPLETE PRIVATE BROWSING • FULL SCREEN (13% MORE VIEWING AREA) • FASTER NO FRILLS and: FREE How it works: - History, Cookies, Cache, All completely deleted when you exit the app. No one will know where you've been. - Uses EVERY SINGLE PIXEL available to show websites in BEAUTIFUL FULL SCREEN! That's 13% more viewing area than standard Safari! Thanks to hiding of Status bars and auto hiding of all navigation controls when required. - Same back end safari browsing engine which means maximum speed, security, and reliability. Familiar Interface. In addition this app is COMPLETELY FREE and works on iPhone, iPod and iPad! so get it now and start browsing those websites in beautiful full screen without worrying about family members snooping your history! Some other features and Details: - Portrait and Landscape mode support. - Orientation Locking Support for iPad. - Similar UI to Safari. - Hidden status bar to make more space. - Overlay controls to maximise screen real-estate. - Safari based backend engine. - Lightning fast startup and shutdown. - Always starts in Google, Yahoo or Bing search homepage. - No auto suggest or auto-fill in. - Very discrete icon and presentation. - Completely FREE (and no annoying ads bar!) - Dark Mode support. - Tiny download so you can get it quickly. more apps: http://www.savysoda.com

About

Safari

Browse the web at high speeds with advanced privacy features and extensive customization. Access your tabs, translate pages, and sync data across your Apple devices. Enjoy a cleaner reading experience and personalized browsing.

Highlights
  • Cross-device syncing
  • Private Browsing mode
  • Intelligent Tracking Prevention
  • Tab Groups
  • Profiles
  • Web page translation
  • Reader mode
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Explore the web with lightning-fast speed, powerful privacy protections and robust customization options. With Safari you can browse sites, translate web pages, and access your tabs across iOS, iPadOS, and macOS. Features • Passwords, bookmarks, history, tabs and more seamlessly sync across iPhone, iPad and Mac • Private Browsing mode doesn’t save your history and keeps your browsing your business • Intelligent Tracking Prevention prevents trackers from following you across websites you visit • Tab Groups let you save and organize your tabs and access them across iOS, iPadOS and macOS • Profiles help keep your browsing history, website data, and more separate between topics like work and personal • Shared Tab Groups help you share tabs and collaborate with family and friends • Extensions allow you to personalize Safari and add even more functionality to the browser • Reader formats articles for easy reading without ads, navigation, or other distracting items • Privacy Report shows known trackers that have been blocked from tracking you • Reading List easily saves articles for you to read later • Voice Search lets you search the web using just your voice • Web page translation converts entire webpages into other languages right in the browser • Handoff effortlessly passes what you’re doing in Safari from one device to another • Add to Home Screen allows you to quickly launch a website or web app from your Home Screen • Notify Me periodically checks a webpage for updates and notifies you if a change occurs

Screenshots

Private Browsing Web Browser4 screens
Safari4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Private Browsing Web Browser at 83% against Safari's 37%. Private Browsing Web Browser also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 9 months). Safari's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Private Browsing Web Browser holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 128K and 182K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Private Browsing Web Browser's written reviews are positive against 37% of Safari's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Private Browsing Web Browser ships an update every 2 months, Safari every 9 months. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Private Browsing Web Browser versus Safari: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrivate Browsing Web BrowserSafari
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (128K ratings) — better4.4 (182K ratings)
Positive reviews82.6% of reviews — better37.4% of reviews
Number of ratings128K182K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 9 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS12.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB6 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperSavySodaApple Inc.

Customer experience

Private Browsing Web Browser

All ratings127,494 ratings
Positive94.0%
Neutral3.2%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews1,623 reviews
Positive82.6%
Neutral5.1%
Negative12.3%

Safari

All ratings181,461 ratings
Positive83.8%
Neutral3.9%
Negative12.3%
Written reviews5,954 reviews
Positive37.4%
Neutral9.4%
Negative53.2%

User reviews

Private Browsing Web Browser

From 128K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and efficient
  • 🔒 Provides privacy and security
  • 👍 Simple and easy to use
  • 💡 Useful for private browsing

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Settings and bookmarks reset frequently
  • 🐛 Compatibility issues with certain websites
  • 🔒 Concerns about privacy and data collection
  • 👎 Limited functionality compared to other browsers

Safari

From 182K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and responsive
  • 🔒 Robust privacy features
  • 👍 Seamless integration with Apple ecosystem
  • 🤩 Excellent reading mode
  • 💡 Useful tab management options

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and freezes
  • 🔍 Difficulty finding specific tabs
  • 🤦‍♀️ Confusing UI changes
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 🤔 Inconsistent search results

Bugs and requests

Private Browsing Web Browser

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Bookmarks randomly deleted
  • Crashes when trying to save images
  • Inability to uninstall the app

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to have multiple tabs open
  • Option to set custom search engine
  • Improved bookmark management
  • Faster page loading speeds

Safari

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Tabs randomly closing or disappearing
  • Issues with website loading and rendering
  • Unexpected behavior when switching between tabs
  • Problems with syncing and iCloud integration
  • Compatibility issues with certain websites

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add 'Find in Page' functionality
  • Improve tab management and organization
  • Provide more customization options
  • Enhance search capabilities
  • Optimize performance and stability

In-app purchases

None

Private Browsing Web Browser

No in-app purchases

None

Safari

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Private Browsing Web Browser free?
Private Browsing Web Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Safari free?
Safari is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Private Browsing Web Browser or Safari?
Private Browsing Web Browser is rated higher. Private Browsing Web Browser averages 4.7 out of 5 from 128K ratings, while Safari averages 4.4 from 182K ratings.
Do Private Browsing Web Browser or Safari have ads?
Neither Private Browsing Web Browser nor Safari shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Private Browsing Web Browser or Safari?
Private Browsing Web Browser ships an update every 2 months, and Safari every 9 months. Most recently, Private Browsing Web Browser was updated on October 27, 2026 and Safari on October 27, 2026.

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