Comparison

Secure Web Browser vs Hive Private Browser

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

Hive Private Browser

Browse the web privately and securely without tracking. This app offers a simple, no-frills experience, keeping your browsing history safe on your iPhone, iPod, and iPad. Enjoy a clean interface that maximizes web view and minimizes device space.

Highlights
  • Private browsing
  • Incognito mode
  • No tracking
  • Lightweight download
  • Maximized web view
  • Portrait and landscape modes
Features
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Your browsing history should belong to you. Why have big search engines tracking and selling your information when you can browse in privacy. The Hive private browsing app brings you the best of privacy and connivence in a simple no frills web browser. We value our privacy and so should you. Browse effortlessly and privately on your iPhone, iPod, and iPad with the knowledge you are keeping your browse history safe. - lightweight download and takes up minimal space on your device. - portrait and landscape modes. - status and navigation bars disappear when scrolling to maximize the web view. - no auto suggest or auto fill Let us know how your are enjoying the app in the comments and always feel free to reach out via email with questions or comments.

Screenshots

Secure Web Browser4 screens
Hive Private Browser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Hive Private Browser at 4.1 against Secure Web Browser's 3.5. Hive Private Browser also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Secure Web Browser's advantage is iOS requirement (6.0 vs 10.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hive Private Browser holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 14 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 50% and 50% positive.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Secure Web Browser versus Hive Private Browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSecure Web BrowserHive Private Browser
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (8 ratings)4.1 (14 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings814 — better
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS6.0 — better10.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB3 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperSinSoft, Inc.Rojao

Customer experience

Secure Web Browser

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

Hive Private Browser

All ratings14 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral14.3%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral16.7%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

None

Secure Web Browser

No in-app purchases

None

Hive Private Browser

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Secure Web Browser free?
Secure Web Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hive Private Browser free?
Hive Private Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Secure Web Browser or Hive Private Browser?
Hive Private Browser is rated higher. Secure Web Browser averages 3.5 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Hive Private Browser averages 4.1 from 14 ratings.
Do Secure Web Browser or Hive Private Browser have ads?
Neither Secure Web Browser nor Hive Private Browser shows ads.

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