Private Browsing Web Browser vs A2DPblocker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
A2DPblocker
This app prevents Bluetooth stereo audio from automatically connecting on your iOS device. It allows other Bluetooth functions like calls and GPS audio to work seamlessly with your car kit or headset.
- Blocks A2DP connections
- Defaults audio output to HFP car kits/headsets
- Maintains default audio output device
- Built-in iPod controls
- Audio Playback Queue support
- Suppresses audio notification alerts (older iOS)
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WHAT IS IT? ------------------------------------------// A2DPblocker is an audio player that blocks the Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) (i.e. Bluetooth Stereo Profile) from connecting on a Bluetooth enabled iOS device without completely disabling the Bluetooth hardware. This enables the iOS device to continue to perform other Bluetooth functions like default audio output from another audio app (dictation, audio books, podcasts, GPS, music streaming, etc.) to a Hands-Free Profile (HFP) enabled Bluetooth car kit, headset, etc. as well as make phone calls over Bluetooth, and wirelessly control the iPod with a paired AVRCP enabled Bluetooth accessory. A2DP was introduced in iOS 3.0 and this app simply blocks A2DP from connecting and maintains the default audio output device when it's running in the foreground (including when the screen is locked on iOS 3.1 or later devices) or background (requires iOS 4.0 or later). You can finally disable A2DP once and for all with this app and stop manually changing the default audio output device each time your car kit, headset, or whatever A2DP enabled Bluetooth accessory you have connects to your iOS device. FEATURES ------------------------------------------// - blocks A2DP. - defaults audio output from another audio app to a HFP enabled Bluetooth car kit, headset, etc. - maintains the default audio output device. - built-in iPod controls. - audio Playback Queue (requires iOS 4.0 or later). - suppresses audio notification alerts (only on pre-iOS 7.0 or earlier devices). HOW TO USE ------------------------------------------// 1.) Pair your Bluetooth enabled iOS device with your Bluetooth car kit, headset, etc. 2.) Launch A2DPblocker and ensure “A2DP Blocker" switch is ON. 3.) Add a downloaded non-DRM (i.e. not copy-protected) audio track from your music library to the Playback Queue on iOS 4.0 or later and adjust the independent volume slider to guarantee A2DP is blocked. 4.) Ensure “Remote Control" switch is OFF. 5.) Set Default Audio to “speaker+” / “receiver” / “speaker” to block A2DP or “headset+” to default audio output via HFP. 6.) Play Playback Queue. 7.) Launch and configure your other audio app or begin playing the iPod with the built-in iPod controls or an attached accessory. Now your Bluetooth enabled iOS device should block the A2DP connection from occurring or audio should now be streaming via the HFP connection as long as A2DPblocker is active. Successive launches of A2DPblocker doesn't require reconfiguration and it will not interfere with the phone call function or transport controls (AVRCP). NOTICE ------------------------------------------// HFP enabled Bluetooth car kits, headsets, etc. that only support the phone call function may configure A2DPblocker to utilize the same connection to playback audio (see HOW TO USE). However, the audio quality of the HFP standard is designed to be low bitrate, mono, and frequency limited to voice ranges, which is why music streaming may sound a bit lacking, but streaming dictation, audio books, podcasts, GPS, etc. for example would sound normal. REQUIREMENTS ------------------------------------------// - requires iOS 7.0 or later. - Bluetooth. - microphone or other audio input. - works best with the audio Playback Queue active. CONTACT INFO ------------------------------------------// Please contact me with your questions and/or comments. If you just love A2DPblocker then please leave a review! - twitter.com/gnavicks - dkanem.selfip.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Private Browsing Web Browser at Free against A2DPblocker's $2.99. Private Browsing Web Browser also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 38%) and rating (4.7 vs 2.0). A2DPblocker's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 12.0). On ads, in-app purchases 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
Private Browsing Web Browser is free to download; A2DPblocker costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Private Browsing Web Browser holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Private Browsing Web Browser has 127K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Private Browsing Web Browser's written reviews are positive against 38% of A2DPblocker's.
Private Browsing Web Browser ships an update every 2 months, A2DPblocker every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Private Browsing Web Browser | A2DPblocker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $2.99 |
| Rating | 4.7 (127K ratings) — better | 2.0 (11 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 82.8% of reviews — better | 38.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 127K — better | 11 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 10 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 7.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SavySoda | Gnavicks |
Customer experience
Private Browsing Web Browser
A2DPblocker
User reviews
Private Browsing Web Browser
From 127K App Store ratingsWhat 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
A2DPblocker
From 11 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- ✅ Solves Bluetooth audio routing issues for specific car models
- 🎵 Enables music playback on older Bluetooth devices without A2DP support
- ⚡ Simple setup process when instructions are followed
- 👨💼 Responsive and helpful developer support
- 💰 Affordable one-time purchase price
Room to improve
- 🔴 Does not work in background - app must stay in foreground
- 🔋 Significant battery drain when app is running
- 📉 Poor audio quality - mono instead of stereo
- 📱 Cannot lock phone screen while using app
- 🚫 Requires manual playlist creation instead of using standard music app
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
A2DPblocker
Reported bugs
11 issues- App stops working when screen is locked
- Simultaneous playback of multiple songs
- Audio disconnects when switching apps
- Intermittent functionality - works then suddenly stops
- Incompatibility with iOS 5, iOS 8, and newer versions
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- Cannot clear playback queue
- HFP function does not work with GPS
- App crashes on certain iOS versions
- Bluetooth connection drops when using navigation
- App fails to launch or open properly
- Audio quality issues with next/previous track controls
Requested features
10 requests- Background operation while using other apps
- Support for streaming services like Spotify and Pandora
- Screen lock capability while app is active
- Integration with standard iOS music player
- Stereo audio support instead of mono
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- Reduced battery consumption
- Better audio quality
- Automatic playlist management
- Support for navigation apps without disconnecting
- iOS 8+ compatibility improvements
In-app purchases
Private Browsing Web Browser
No in-app purchases
A2DPblocker
No in-app purchases
Questions
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