Comparison

Private Browsing Web Browser vs Desktop Browser

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

Desktop Browser

This utility app brings a full desktop web browsing experience to your iPhone. Manage bookmarks and multiple tabs with a user-friendly interface for efficient internet exploration.

Highlights
  • Desktop-style browsing
  • Bookmark management
  • Multi-tab management
  • User-friendly interface
  • Full screen web experience
Features
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Experience the web like never before with Desktop Browser, the ultimate iOS app that brings the full desktop browsing experience to your iPhone. Key Features: Desktop-Style Browsing: Enjoy websites in their full desktop version, just as you would on a computer, providing access to all features and content. Bookmark Management: Easily manage your favorite sites with a robust bookmark system. Multi-Tab Management: Effortlessly handle multiple tabs for a seamless browsing experience. User-Friendly Interface: Designed for easy navigation and operation, making your browsing experience smooth and efficient. Explore the internet with the power of a desktop browser right in your pocket. Download Desktop Browser today and transform your iPhone browsing experience! This app is using the standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/ internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Private Browsing Web Browser4 screens
Desktop Browser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Private Browsing Web Browser at none against Desktop Browser's 4. Private Browsing Web Browser also leads on ratings volume (127K vs 81) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). Desktop Browser's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 83%). On price, rating, ads 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. Desktop Browser sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Private Browsing Web Browser asks for nothing beyond the download.

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 Desktop Browser. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Private Browsing Web Browser has 127K ratings behind it against 81, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Private Browsing Web Browser's written reviews are positive against 100% of Desktop Browser's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Private Browsing Web Browser ships an update every 2 months, Desktop Browser every 6 days. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Private Browsing Web Browser versus Desktop Browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrivate Browsing Web BrowserDesktop Browser
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (127K ratings)4.7 (81 ratings)
Positive reviews82.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings127K — better81
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB11 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperSavySoda新雨 李

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%

Desktop Browser

All ratings81 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral1.2%
Negative4.9%
Written reviews1 reviews
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

Desktop Browser

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Private Browsing Web Browser

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Desktop Browser

Subscriptions3
  • unlimited features$1.997 Days
  • unlimited features$4.991 Month
  • unlimited features$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • unlimited features$14.99

Questions

Is Private Browsing Web Browser free?
Private Browsing Web Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Desktop Browser free?
Desktop Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Private Browsing Web Browser or Desktop Browser?
Private Browsing Web Browser and Desktop Browser are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 127K and 81 ratings respectively.
Do Private Browsing Web Browser or Desktop Browser have ads?
Neither Private Browsing Web Browser nor Desktop Browser shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Private Browsing Web Browser or Desktop Browser?
Private Browsing Web Browser ships an update every 2 months, and Desktop Browser every 6 days. Most recently, Private Browsing Web Browser was updated on September 24, 2026 and Desktop Browser on September 24, 2026.

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