Comparison

Secure Web Browser vs Browsecurely

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Secure Web Browser

Browse the internet privately and securely on your Apple devices. This app prevents websites from tracking your activity by deleting browsing history, cookies, and cache upon exit. Enjoy peace of mind when visiting sensitive sites or sharing your device.

Highlights
  • Private browsing
  • No history tracking
  • No cookie storage
  • Deletes cache on exit
  • Full-screen video playback
  • Pinch and zoom functionality
Features
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Secure Web Browser is a fast and secure way to surf the Internet on your iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch without worrying about leaving a trail of web sites you've visited or any web site cookies behind. That means you can go to sensitive web sites with peace of mind. Secure Web Browser is perfect for those who value their privacy or share their device with other members of the family. If you use a company-issued iPhone or iPad, you need Secure Web to ensure your personal privacy when going to your favorite sites. Some important features: 1.) Works on the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. 2.) Uses the same browser technology as Safari. 3.) Supports landscape and portrait orientation (all 4 ways). 4.) You can pinch and zoom to see more details on the page. 5.) You can watch videos in full-screen just like in Safari. 6.) The Go button (green arrow) becomes an hourglass to let you know the page is loading. 7.) Does NOT remember web sites visited (no history). 8.) Does NOT keep cookies from web sites visited (no cookies). 9.) Does NOT keep HTML5 storage and file caches from web sites visited (no file/cache traces). 10.) Does NOT stay running in the background (peace of mind). 11.) EVERYTHING IS DELETED when the app exits, enters in the background or when it starts (ultimate privacy). Use Secure Web Browser and explore the Internet with more confidence, security and peace of mind!

About

Browsecurely

Browse the web securely from any application. This tool prevents apps from tracking your activity and blocks unwanted content using your existing Safari extensions. It also allows seamless login to websites you're already signed into via Safari.

Highlights
  • Secure web page viewing
  • Prevents app tracking
  • Blocks content with Safari extensions
  • Streamlined website logins
  • Action Extension functionality
Features
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Browsecurely is an Action Extension that allows you to view a web page securely. With Browsecurely, you can: • Prevent the application from tracking your browsing habits. • Block content using any Safari Content Blockers you have enabled. • Remove the need to log into a site if you’re already logged into it in Safari.

Screenshots

Secure Web Browser4 screens
Browsecurely1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Browsecurely at 4.2 against Secure Web Browser's 3.5. Browsecurely also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 50%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). Secure Web Browser's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 9.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and monetization model 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. Browsecurely sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Secure Web Browser asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Browsecurely holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Secure Web Browser's written reviews are positive against 67% of Browsecurely's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Secure Web Browser ships an update monthly, Browsecurely every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Secure Web Browser versus Browsecurely: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSecure Web BrowserBrowsecurely
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (8 ratings)4.2 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings8 — better5
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS6.0 — better9.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB1 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperSinSoft, Inc.Martin Gordon

Customer experience

Secure Web Browser

All ratings8 ratings
Positive62.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%

Browsecurely

All ratings5 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral40.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative16.7%

In-app purchases

None

Secure Web Browser

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Browsecurely

One-time3
  • Generous Tip$0.99
  • Massive Tip$1.99
  • Amazing Tip$4.99

Questions

Is Secure Web Browser free?
Secure Web Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Browsecurely free?
Browsecurely is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Secure Web Browser or Browsecurely?
Browsecurely is rated higher. Secure Web Browser averages 3.5 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Browsecurely averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.
Do Secure Web Browser or Browsecurely have ads?
Neither Secure Web Browser nor Browsecurely shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Secure Web Browser or Browsecurely?
Secure Web Browser ships an update monthly, and Browsecurely every 2 weeks. Most recently, Secure Web Browser was updated on September 21, 2026 and Browsecurely on October 3, 2026.

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