Secure Web Browser vs Restricted & Private Browser
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!
Restricted & Private Browser
Securely store and organize your photos, videos, and documents with password protection and custom albums. Includes a private browser for safe online activity. Supports Touch ID and Face ID for quick access.
- Import/export photos, files, documents, videos
- Password protection for files
- Unlimited custom albums
- Private in-app browser
- Touch ID and Face ID support
- Customizable themes and colors
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FEATURES: - Import & export photos, files, documents and videos from Photos Library & file manager. - Lock down your files with a password. - Create unlimited custom photos & videos Albums. - Phone and Tablet support. - Fully Customize your App with hundreds of themes & background colours. - A Private Browser Included in the App . - Create a Password Hint since passwords can be easily forgotten. - Use Touch ID and Face ID at no additional cost. - Auto-lock or lock down your App whenever you want.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Restricted & Private Browser at 100% against Secure Web Browser's 50%. Restricted & Private Browser also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.5) and ratings volume (28 vs 8). Secure Web Browser's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 12.0). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Restricted & Private Browser sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Secure Web Browser asks for nothing beyond the download.
Restricted & Private Browser holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 28 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Secure Web Browser's written reviews are positive against 100% of Restricted & Private Browser's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Secure Web Browser | Restricted & Private Browser |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (8 ratings) | 4.9 (28 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 8 | 28 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| 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 | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | SinSoft, Inc. | Celestine Nishimwe |
Customer experience
Secure Web Browser
Restricted & Private Browser
In-app purchases
Secure Web Browser
No in-app purchases
Restricted & Private Browser
- Premium Features$2.99
Questions
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