Comparison

Private Browsing Web Browser vs InBrowser

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

InBrowser

This app provides a private browsing experience by automatically erasing all browsing data, including history, cookies, and sessions, each time you exit the application. It offers features like tabbed browsing, agent cloaking, and biometric protection for favorite sites, ensuring no trace of your online activity is left behind.

Highlights
  • Automatic data erasure
  • Tabbed browsing
  • Agent cloaking
  • Biometric protection
  • Minimalistic design
  • No ads or toolbars
Features
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InBrowser - An Incognito Browsing App “True incognito mode, all the time” InBrowser is an incognito/private browser for iOS. Each time you exit InBrowser, everything you’ve done in the app will be erased, including history, cookies, and sessions. InBrowser is a feature-rich browser, with privacy baked in. With InBrowser, you can privately check Facebook on a friend’s device, complete sensitive gift shopping, plan a surprise party, search for a medical condition, watch a video, or simply avoid adding to search history. Using InBrowser, you can do all this and more without leaving a single trace. Key features: • Absolutely no data is saved. When you exit InBrowser (or press the “Clear Current History & Cache” tornado button in the InBrowser app), all internet history and browsing data are removed. • Built with 100% SwiftUI InBrowser has been updated and optimized for iOS13+ and is the first privacy browser in the iOS app store to use Apple’s latest framework. • Built for both iPhone and iPad InBrowser is designed from the ground up to work on all iPhones and iPads, regardless of model or screen size. • Tabbed Browsing InBrowser’s tabbed browsing feature gives users the ability to quickly switch between several open web pages within a single browsing session. • You’re in control of your privacy settings Choose your privacy level. InBrowser can remember active tabs, even if you close down the app, and the browser can be manually cleared at any time by pressing the "Clear Current History & Cache" tornado button. Run in the background is enabled by default and can be disabled in the settings. You have the power to choose between automatically deleting data when sending the app to the background or storing it so you can multitask. • Biometrics protection for your Favorite Sites InBrowser allows you to lock your Favorite Sites list using TouchID or FaceID. • Delete InBrowser app data whenever you receive a call InBrowser can automatically clear your cache and browsing data every time you receive a call • Notifications to remind you to clear your internet history InBrowser will notify you if you didn’t clear your cache and browsing data before sending the app to the background. • Change your browser agent with agent cloaking Using agent cloaking, you can make websites think that you're visiting from Safari Desktop, Chrome, Internet Explorer, Firefox, or iOS, giving you richer and more complete browsing experience. Please note that this won’t work on pages that are responsive. • Designed for the optimal private browsing experience InBrowser features a minimalistic design meant to enhance your browsing experience. We add no injected or targeted ads, no junk, and no extra toolbars - just maximum space for your private browsing experience. • Free forever! InBrowser will always be free of charge: there are no hidden fees associated with the app and we do not collect or sell your browsing data. Important: Please note that InBrowser isn't an anonymous proxy such as The Onion Router (Tor) or a VPN; we're an incognito and private browser app only. Quick FAQ Who makes InBrowser? InBrowser is brought to you by Private Internet Access, a paid subscription VPN service. We offer a free private browser as a way to educate the world about privacy and raise awareness about our VPN brand. How does InBrowser make money? We offer a free private browser as a way to educate the world about privacy and raise awareness about our VPN brand. If you like InBrowser, please consider signing up for Private Internet Access. Does InBrowser keep a copy of my internet activity? No, as part of our longstanding commitment to privacy and security, InBrowser respects the privacy of its users. We do not collect, store, or sell any personal information from InBrowser users.

Screenshots

Private Browsing Web Browser4 screens
InBrowser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Private Browsing Web Browser at 4.7 against InBrowser's 4.2. Private Browsing Web Browser also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 51%) and ratings volume (127K vs 987). On price, update cadence, 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 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Private Browsing Web Browser has 127K ratings behind it against 987, 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 51% of InBrowser's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Private Browsing Web Browser versus InBrowser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrivate Browsing Web BrowserInBrowser
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (127K ratings) — better4.2 (987 ratings)
Positive reviews82.8% of reviews — better50.6% of reviews
Number of ratings127K — better987
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB27 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperSavySodaPrivate Internet Access, Inc.

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%

InBrowser

All ratings987 ratings
Positive79.5%
Neutral6.2%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews156 reviews
Positive50.6%
Neutral10.9%
Negative38.5%

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

InBrowser

From 987 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 🔒 Provides privacy
  • 👍 Good search engines
  • 🚀 Lightweight and fast

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Freezes and crashes
  • 🔒 Limited privacy options
  • 👎 Buggy and unreliable
  • 🔋 Drains battery

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

InBrowser

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Searches not working
  • Inability to scroll through pages
  • Frequent freezing and crashes
  • Incompatibility with newer devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Ability to disable JavaScript
  • More customization options
  • Support for opening links in new tabs

In-app purchases

None

Private Browsing Web Browser

No in-app purchases

None

InBrowser

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 InBrowser free?
InBrowser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Private Browsing Web Browser or InBrowser?
Private Browsing Web Browser is rated higher. Private Browsing Web Browser averages 4.7 out of 5 from 127K ratings, while InBrowser averages 4.2 from 987 ratings.
Do Private Browsing Web Browser or InBrowser have ads?
Neither Private Browsing Web Browser nor InBrowser shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Private Browsing Web Browser or InBrowser?
Private Browsing Web Browser ships an update every 2 months, and InBrowser every 2 months. Most recently, Private Browsing Web Browser was updated on September 26, 2026 and InBrowser on September 16, 2026.

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