Comparison

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.

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

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

Screenshots

Private Browsing Web Browser4 screens
Secret Notepad with Password3 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Private Browsing Web Browser versus Secret Notepad with Password: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrivate Browsing Web BrowserSecret Notepad with Password
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (127K ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews82.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings127K — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB8 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperSavySodamanabu ueda

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%

Secret Notepad with Password

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

None

Private Browsing Web Browser

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Secret Notepad with Password

One-time1
  • Ad-Free Plan(Lifetime)$2.99

Questions

Is Private Browsing Web Browser free?
Private Browsing Web Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Secret Notepad with Password free?
Secret Notepad with Password is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Private Browsing Web Browser or Secret Notepad with Password?
Secret Notepad with Password is rated higher. Private Browsing Web Browser averages 4.7 out of 5 from 127K ratings, while Secret Notepad with Password averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Private Browsing Web Browser or Secret Notepad with Password have ads?
Secret Notepad with Password shows ads; Private Browsing Web Browser does not.
Which is updated more often, Private Browsing Web Browser or Secret Notepad with Password?
Private Browsing Web Browser ships an update every 2 months, and Secret Notepad with Password monthly. Most recently, Private Browsing Web Browser was updated on September 24, 2026 and Secret Notepad with Password on September 10, 2026.

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