Secure Web Browser vs ESBrowser
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Private browsing
- No history tracking
- No cookie storage
- Deletes cache on exit
- Full-screen video playback
- Pinch and zoom functionality
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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!
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.
- Picture-in-Picture video
- Background audio playback
- Lightweight and fast
- Multi-tab management
- Quick URL collection
- Private browsing
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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
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. ESBrowser sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Secure Web Browser asks for nothing beyond the download.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Secure Web Browser | ESBrowser |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (8 ratings) | 4.4 (95 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 75.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 8 | 95 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 6.0 — better | 9.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | SinSoft, Inc. | 铁梅 闫 |
Customer experience
Secure Web Browser
ESBrowser
In-app purchases
Secure Web Browser
No in-app purchases
ESBrowser
- Remove ads$4.99
Questions
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