Comparison

Secure Web Browser vs ESBrowser

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

ESBrowser

This lightweight mobile browser offers a fast and smooth web browsing experience. It features picture-in-picture video playback and background audio, allowing you to multitask while enjoying your content. Easily manage tabs, bookmarks, and browse privately.

Highlights
  • Picture-in-Picture video
  • Background audio playback
  • Lightweight and fast
  • Multi-tab management
  • Quick URL collection
  • Private browsing
Features
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ESBrowser is one of the best browsers in the mobile browser as a "lightweight player" with its lightweight, easy-to-use and fastest features. Redundant decorative features were removed, and the reliability of high-speed ES browsers was less than 1MB. In order to achieve a smooth web search, the ultimate user experience was achieved. main feature • Lightweight - The ES browser is less than 3MB, which does not put pressure on the phone's memory and ensures that your phone runs smoothly. • Fast - Quickly browse web pages on a variety of Apple devices, even with 2G networks. • Easy - The user interface and settings are easy to use, concise, and easy to understand, which greatly facilitates searching and browsing the web. ►PICTURE-IN-PICTURE offer picture-in-picture. Watch video while browsing multiple websites and the picture-in-picture video will remain. ►BACKGROUND PLAYBACK Lock screen or leave app to send an email or others apps, and continue to enjoy the audio playback from esbrowser. Just like your desktop browser you can multi task on your iOS device. ► Quick collection Get your favorite URLs with one click. ► Instantly present search results Revisit previously browsed or frequently visited URLs and instantly present them as you type. ► Multi-tag management Through easy gestures, easily switch between multiple tabs in the browser window. ► Bookmarks Tag your favorite URLs for later access or quick navigation when needed. ► Privacy We don't record any of your activities and will never share with anyone because we don’t have any sharing contact us: E-mail: doucon@126.com

Screenshots

Secure Web Browser4 screens
ESBrowser3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ESBrowser at 4.4 against Secure Web Browser's 3.5. ESBrowser also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly) and review sentiment (75% vs 50%). Secure Web Browser's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, 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. ESBrowser sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Secure Web Browser asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ESBrowser holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ESBrowser has 95 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Secure Web Browser's written reviews are positive against 75% of ESBrowser's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Secure Web Browser ships an update monthly, ESBrowser every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Secure Web Browser versus ESBrowser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSecure Web BrowserESBrowser
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (8 ratings)4.4 (95 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews75.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings895 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
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 MB36 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperSinSoft, Inc.铁梅 闫

Customer experience

Secure Web Browser

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

ESBrowser

All ratings95 ratings
Positive85.3%
Neutral4.2%
Negative10.5%
Written reviews53 reviews
Positive75.5%
Neutral3.8%
Negative20.8%

In-app purchases

None

Secure Web Browser

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

ESBrowser

One-time1
  • Remove ads$4.99

Questions

Is Secure Web Browser free?
Secure Web Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ESBrowser free?
ESBrowser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Secure Web Browser or ESBrowser?
ESBrowser is rated higher. Secure Web Browser averages 3.5 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while ESBrowser averages 4.4 from 95 ratings.
Do Secure Web Browser or ESBrowser have ads?
ESBrowser shows ads; Secure Web Browser does not.
Which is updated more often, Secure Web Browser or ESBrowser?
Secure Web Browser ships an update monthly, and ESBrowser every 3 days. Most recently, Secure Web Browser was updated on June 11, 2026 and ESBrowser on September 19, 2026.

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