Comparison

Private Browsing Web Browser vs Opera Browser with VPN

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

Opera Browser with VPN

This AI-powered web browser offers lightning-fast speeds, enhanced privacy with a built-in VPN, and an ad-free experience. Customize your interface and enjoy seamless one-handed browsing with intuitive gestures and a smart AI assistant.

Highlights
  • AI-powered browsing with Aria
  • Built-in private VPN
  • Native ad blocker
  • One-handed browsing design
  • Customizable wallpapers
  • Lightning-fast search
Features
Currently charting
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Fast, safe and private, Opera is a beautifully-designed web browser with a Red Dot Award-winning interface. Loved by millions worldwide, Opera is built for people on the go, delivering lightning-fast browsing with powerful privacy tools. The All-New Opera One for iOS Experience a browser that moves with you, with a sleek bottom search bar for effortless thumb-driven browsing. Enjoy a more immersive full-screen experience and fluid navigation with intuitive, smooth-swipe gestures. Ad-Free Browsing with an Enhanced Native Ad Blocker Say goodbye to distractions and hello to faster page loading. Opera’s built-in Ad Blocker removes intrusive ads and pop-ups automatically, helping pages load faster and making browsing smoother and cleaner. Built-in VPN Enjoy enhanced privacy. Opera’s built-in VPN encrypts your browsing traffic and masks your location with a strict no-logs policy. No subscriptions, logins, or extra extensions required. Just turn it on with a single tap to shield your personal data on any network. Sync Stop leaving your tabs behind. Whether you’re stepping out for coffee or switching to the couch, Opera makes life easy. Sync your mobile and desktop browsers to access your open tabs, bookmarks, and speed dials instantly. Pick up exactly where you left off, no searching, no re-typing, just seamless browsing. Meet Opera AI Discover a smarter way to explore the web with Opera AI, seamlessly integrated into your browsing experience. You can now search with AI directly from the address bar, making it easier than ever to ask questions, explore topics, and find information instantly while browsing. Your Browser, Your Design Customize your browser with beautiful wallpapers or upload your own images to match your style. Whether you prefer minimal, colorful, or personal designs, Opera lets you shape your browsing environment exactly the way you like it. Designed for One-Hand Browsing Choose between sleek Bottom Navigation or the Fast Action Button (FAB) for total control of your browsing experience. Swipe gestures make it easy to switch tabs, reload pages, share links, or return to recent tabs. All with one hand. ABOUT OPERA Founded in 1995 in Norway on the idea that everyone should have fast access to the web, we have spent the last 30+ years helping millions browse in a safe, private, and innovative way. We care about the internet, about open standards, and about people. By downloading this application, you are agreeing to the End User Licence Agreement at https://www.opera.com/eula/mobile. Also, you can learn how Opera handles and protects your data in our Privacy Statement at https://www.opera.com/privacy

Screenshots

Private Browsing Web Browser4 screens
Opera Browser with VPN4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Private Browsing Web Browser at none against Opera Browser with VPN's shown. Private Browsing Web Browser also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and review sentiment (83% vs 58%). Opera Browser with VPN's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and chart position (#28 vs unranked). On price, rating, ratings volume 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Private Browsing Web Browser against 4.7 for Opera Browser with VPN. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 127K and 258K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Private Browsing Web Browser's written reviews are positive against 58% of Opera Browser with VPN's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Private Browsing Web Browser ships an update every 2 months, Opera Browser with VPN fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 30, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Private Browsing Web Browser versus Opera Browser with VPN: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrivate Browsing Web BrowserOpera Browser with VPN
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (127K ratings)4.7 (258K ratings)
Positive reviews82.8% of reviews — better58.5% of reviews
Number of ratings127K258K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#28 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB106 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperSavySodaOpera Norway AS

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%

Opera Browser with VPN

All ratings258,283 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral3.1%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews4,223 reviews
Positive58.5%
Neutral10.4%
Negative31.1%

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

Opera Browser with VPN

From 258K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and reliable
  • 🔒 Blocks ads and crypto mining
  • 👍 Customizable UI
  • 💡 AI integration
  • 🔋 Battery efficient

Room to improve

  • 🐛 News pages keep popping up
  • 🐛 Glitches with search bar and tab management
  • 👎 Lack of reader mode and extensions
  • 🔒 Security concerns due to Chinese ownership
  • 💤 Forced new tabs on startup

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

Opera Browser with VPN

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Freezing and crashing issues
  • Incompatibility with certain websites
  • Download and file saving limitations
  • Inconsistent ad blocking performance

Requested features

5 requests
  • Bookmark management
  • Password sync across devices
  • Keyboard shortcuts
  • Webpage zoom
  • Customizable dark mode

In-app purchases

None

Private Browsing Web Browser

No in-app purchases

None

Opera Browser with VPN

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 Opera Browser with VPN free?
Opera Browser with VPN is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Private Browsing Web Browser or Opera Browser with VPN?
Private Browsing Web Browser and Opera Browser with VPN are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 127K and 258K ratings respectively.
Do Private Browsing Web Browser or Opera Browser with VPN have ads?
Opera Browser with VPN shows ads; Private Browsing Web Browser does not.
Which is updated more often, Private Browsing Web Browser or Opera Browser with VPN?
Private Browsing Web Browser ships an update every 2 months, and Opera Browser with VPN fortnightly. Most recently, Private Browsing Web Browser was updated on September 30, 2026 and Opera Browser with VPN on September 30, 2026.

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