Comparison

Secure Web Browser vs 3tabs

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

3tabs

This browser focuses on organization and speed by limiting users to three tabs at a time. It offers quick tab switching, a built-in search function, and the ability to pin and preview favorite websites.

Highlights
  • Three-tab limit for focus
  • Quick tab switching
  • Built-in search functionality
  • Pin and preview favorites
  • Simple and easy interface
  • Websites stay loaded
Features
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3tabs is a a clean and secure browser that prioritizes speed and organization! Organization: 3tabs limits you to only three tabs. This way you focus on keeping your most important websites open. Pin and Search: You can directly search from within 3tabs. You can also add and preview as many favorites as you want! Time Saving: With 3tabs you can easily switch between tabs with just one tap. The websites always stay loaded up. Simple: 3tabs has a very simple and easy to use interface.

Screenshots

Secure Web Browser4 screens
3tabs4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: 3tabs at 4.4 against Secure Web Browser's 3.5. 3tabs also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 50%) and ratings volume (37 vs 8). Secure Web Browser's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months). On price, ads, monetization model 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. 3tabs sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Secure Web Browser asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

3tabs holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 37 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Secure Web Browser's written reviews are positive against 67% of 3tabs's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Secure Web Browser ships an update monthly, 3tabs every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Secure Web Browser versus 3tabs: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSecure Web Browser3tabs
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (8 ratings)4.4 (37 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings837 — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS6.0 — better11.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB16 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperSinSoft, Inc.Vedant Malhotra

Customer experience

Secure Web Browser

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

3tabs

All ratings37 ratings
Positive83.8%
Neutral2.7%
Negative13.5%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Secure Web Browser

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

3tabs

One-time5
  • Tip Tier 1$0.99
  • Tip Tier 2$1.99
  • Tip Tier 3$2.99
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  • Tip Tier 4$3.99
  • Tip Tier 5$4.99

Questions

Is Secure Web Browser free?
Secure Web Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 3tabs free?
3tabs is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Secure Web Browser or 3tabs?
3tabs is rated higher. Secure Web Browser averages 3.5 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while 3tabs averages 4.4 from 37 ratings.
Do Secure Web Browser or 3tabs have ads?
Neither Secure Web Browser nor 3tabs shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Secure Web Browser or 3tabs?
Secure Web Browser ships an update monthly, and 3tabs every 5 months. Most recently, Secure Web Browser was updated on September 21, 2026 and 3tabs on October 3, 2026.

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