Comparison

Private Browsing Web Browser vs Microsoft Edge

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

Microsoft Edge

This AI-powered browser integrates a personal assistant to enhance productivity. It helps summarize content, answer questions, and create images using advanced AI models. Customize your browsing with extensions and enjoy enhanced privacy and security features.

Highlights
  • AI-powered browsing with Copilot
  • Summarize articles, videos, and PDFs
  • Generate images with AI
  • Voice commands for AI assistant
  • AI writing and translation tools
  • Browser extensions for customization
  • Enhanced privacy and security features
Features
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Browse with Microsoft Edge, your everyday web browser with built-in Copilot. From finding information to making sense of it, Copilot works alongside you to streamline everyday browsing, so you can turn ideas into action and get it done faster. Copilot in Edge helps you search, browse, and explore, so you can make decisions faster with more confidence, all in one place. Summarize lengthy articles and videos, get answers about what you are browsing, and turn ideas into drafts or images – without breaking your flow. Whether you need a quick answer or deeper help, Copilot in Edge adapts to support how you work, right when you need it. Stay safer with built-in security tools like tracking prevention, AdBlock Plus and Microsoft Defender Smartscreen. When you want extra privacy, switch to InPrivate mode to keep your browsing history protected. Do more with less effort. With Microsoft Edge, everyday browsing is faster, more intuitive, and focused. Explore the web effortlessly with Copilot built-in • The Copilot-inspired new tab page brings together Copilot with browsing. Now your queries will get routed to search, chat or web automatically – all in one place. • Copilot understands context across your open tabs, helping you compare information, summarize, brainstorm and connect ideas across pages, so you can move faster and make decisions with confidence without switching tabs. • Get help from what’s on your screen. With Vision, Copilot can scan, analyze, and brainstorm with you on the content you’re browsing. • Quickly summarize the content of the webpage, PDF or video you are viewing • Get the right level of help for the moment—quick answers when you’re moving fast, deeper insights when you need it. Make the most of your time online • Microsoft Edge is a fast, reliable web browser designed to help you stay focused and get things done. • Listen to articles and pages with Read Aloud while multitasking, using natural sounding voices in your preferred language. • Group tabs by topic with one click to keep browsing organized and clutter free. • Customize your experience with extensions for shopping, blocking distractions, and more. • View webpages your way with page translation as you browse. • Earn Microsoft Rewards points faster by browsing in Microsoft Edge. Stay safer online • Tracking Prevention helps protect your personal data. • InPrivate mode keeps your activity private. • Password monitoring alerts you if saved credentials are found on the dark web. • AdBlock Plus blocks unwanted ads and distractions. • Microsoft Defender SmartScreen helps protect you from phishing and malware. Some screens are simulated, subject to change.

Screenshots

Private Browsing Web Browser4 screens
Microsoft Edge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Private Browsing Web Browser at none against Microsoft Edge's 5. Private Browsing Web Browser also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 58%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). Microsoft Edge's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and chart position (#5 vs unranked). On price, rating, ads and device support 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. Microsoft Edge sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Private Browsing Web Browser asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Private Browsing Web Browser against 4.7 for Microsoft Edge. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 127K and 580K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Private Browsing Web Browser's written reviews are positive against 58% of Microsoft Edge's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Private Browsing Web Browser ships an update every 2 months, Microsoft Edge weekly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Private Browsing Web Browser versus Microsoft Edge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrivate Browsing Web BrowserMicrosoft Edge
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (127K ratings)4.7 (580K ratings)
Positive reviews82.8% of reviews — better57.6% of reviews
Number of ratings127K580K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#5 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB512 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperSavySodaMicrosoft Corporation

Customer experience

Private Browsing Web Browser

All ratings127,494 ratings
Positive94.0%
Neutral3.2%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews1,617 reviews
Positive82.8%
Neutral5.1%
Negative12.1%

Microsoft Edge

All ratings579,890 ratings
Positive93.0%
Neutral2.9%
Negative4.1%
Written reviews2,225 reviews
Positive57.6%
Neutral8.3%
Negative34.1%

User reviews

Private Browsing Web Browser

From 127K 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

Microsoft Edge

From 580K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and smooth performance
  • 👍 Seamless integration with Windows devices
  • 🔒 Robust security features
  • 💡 Useful built-in tools (e.g. read aloud, translate)

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and freezes
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 💤 Lack of customization options
  • 🤔 Issues with syncing bookmarks/history

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

Microsoft Edge

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Address rendering issues on certain websites
  • Fix problems with the address bar and search functionality
  • Resolve issues with downloading and saving files

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add support for extensions/add-ons
  • Allow customization of the home screen
  • Improve syncing capabilities across devices
  • Implement a true 'reader mode' for articles

In-app purchases

None

Private Browsing Web Browser

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Microsoft Edge

Subscriptions5
  • Microsoft 365 Personal$9.991 Month
  • Microsoft 365 Premium1 Month trial$19.991 Month
  • Microsoft Copilot Pro$20.001 Month
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  • Microsoft 365 Personal$99.991 Year
  • Microsoft 365 Premium1 Month trial$199.991 Year

Questions

Is Private Browsing Web Browser free?
Private Browsing Web Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Microsoft Edge free?
Microsoft Edge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Private Browsing Web Browser or Microsoft Edge?
Private Browsing Web Browser and Microsoft Edge are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 127K and 580K ratings respectively.
Do Private Browsing Web Browser or Microsoft Edge have ads?
Neither Private Browsing Web Browser nor Microsoft Edge shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Private Browsing Web Browser or Microsoft Edge?
Private Browsing Web Browser ships an update every 2 months, and Microsoft Edge weekly. Most recently, Private Browsing Web Browser was updated on September 24, 2026 and Microsoft Edge on September 24, 2026.

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