Private Browsing Web Browser vs Secret Notepad with Password
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
Secret Notepad with Password
Securely store your private thoughts and images with a password-protected vault. Features biometric unlock, screen blurring, and the ability to attach photos directly to notes without saving them to your camera roll.
- Password and biometric authentication
- Screen blurring for privacy
- Attach photos directly to notes
- Photos not saved to camera roll
- Undo/redo support
- Search functionality
- Dark mode
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Got notes you'd rather keep to yourself? This app is a private notes app that keeps your secrets safe with a password and biometric authentication. While you're writing, the screen is blurred so no one nearby can read what you're typing. Set a simple numeric PIN or a complex alphanumeric password — whichever you prefer — and unlock it in an instant with Face ID or Touch ID. You can also attach photos directly to your notes. Pick from your photo library or take a shot right there on the spot. Photos taken inside the app are never saved to your camera roll, so even the most sensitive images stay locked away inside your notes. Photos and notes, all in one place ・Attach photos from your photo library ・Take a photo on the spot and insert it instantly ・Photos taken in the app are not saved to your camera roll ・Blur is applied to attached photos too, keeping them private ・Tap a photo to view it full screen Privacy and protection you can count on ・Face ID, Touch ID, and iOS passcode support ・Set anything from a simple numeric PIN to a complex alphanumeric password — change it anytime ・Password entry is hidden from view so no one can peek ・Blur the screen while writing; adjust the intensity with a simple slider Write with ease, find in a flash ・Undo and redo support — fix mistakes in a tap ・No limit on the number of notes ・Wide range of fonts and text sizes; Dynamic Type supported for comfortable reading ・Sort by last edited, created date, or title; manual ordering available ・Search to find any note quickly ・Dark mode supported ・Optimized for the larger iPad display
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Private Browsing Web Browser at none against Secret Notepad with Password's 1. Private Browsing Web Browser also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (127K vs 4). Secret Notepad with Password's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price 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
Both are free to download. Secret Notepad with Password sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Private Browsing Web Browser asks for nothing beyond the download.
Secret Notepad with Password holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Private Browsing Web Browser has 127K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Private Browsing Web Browser ships an update every 2 months, Secret Notepad with Password monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Private Browsing Web Browser | Secret Notepad with Password |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (127K ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 82.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 127K — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SavySoda | manabu ueda |
Customer experience
Private Browsing Web Browser
Secret Notepad with Password
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
Secret Notepad with Password
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Private Browsing Web Browser
No in-app purchases
Secret Notepad with Password
- Ad-Free Plan(Lifetime)$2.99
Questions
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