Comparison

Secure Web Browser vs Web Explorer

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

Web Explorer

This app offers a robust web browsing experience with features like ad blocking, offline page saving, and a powerful downloader. It also includes an integrated media player, FTP client, and file reader for various formats.

Highlights
  • Super fast full screen, tabbed web browser
  • Integrated text and web page translation
  • Download web files and links
  • Save full content web pages for offline use
  • Central media player
  • FTP browser with upload and download
  • ADBLOCKER for automatic ads removal
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Full featured web browser, Ads Remover, Power Downloader, Complete Webpage Saver, FTP client, ....!!! "Amazing web browsing experience... " Web Explorer feature highlights: >>Super fast full screen, tabbed web browser. --- On all devices and all orientations. >>Integrated text and web page translation. --- Launch translator on a new tab. >>Download web files and links. --- Press and hold on pictures or file links to start download. >>Save full content web pages for offline use. --- Complete web page saver. >>Central media player --- Standard feature. Play all music and videos from one place. All media in App folders including iTunes File Sharing folder, iPod library and Camera Roll videos. >>FTP browser. FTP upload and download. --- Browse FTP sites, upload and download files. >>User Agent (Spoofing). By choosing Mac, Windows, iPhone, iPad or other options, you can request different content for the same site. >>Integrated text search. --- Search web with selected text in the web page. >>File reader supports all major file formats. --- View or play saved content from web or PC/MAC. >>Configurable Start Page. --- Edit quick links on Start Page for easy access. >>Power download --- Download multiple files/media/pictures from web page links or FTP directory. (In-App purchase). >>ADBLOCKER for automatic ads removal. --- Block ads from nearly 3000 ads servers.(In-App purchase) >> Document interaction. --- Open files from other apps with Web Explorer. >>iTunes File Sharing with your PC/Mac. --- Exchange content between this app and PC/MAC. >>Optimized for iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch. --- Customize interface best for different devices. Support file types: .xls,.key.zip,.numbers.zip,.pages.zip, .pdf, .ppt , .doc, .rtf,.rtfd.zip, .key,.numbers,.pages, .txt .m .h .c .js .css .cpp .php ...

Screenshots

Secure Web Browser4 screens
Web Explorer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Secure Web Browser at none against Web Explorer's 2. Web Explorer's advantage is review sentiment (73% vs 50%) and ratings volume (33 vs 8). On price, rating, update cadence 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. Web Explorer sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Secure Web Browser asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Web Explorer holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 33 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Secure Web Browser's written reviews are positive against 73% of Web Explorer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Secure Web Browser ships an update monthly, Web Explorer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Secure Web Browser versus Web Explorer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSecure Web BrowserWeb Explorer
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (8 ratings)3.7 (33 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews72.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings833 — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS6.0 — better7.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB12 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperSinSoft, Inc.Zynsoft LLC

Customer experience

Secure Web Browser

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

Web Explorer

All ratings33 ratings
Positive60.6%
Neutral12.1%
Negative27.3%
Written reviews59 reviews
Positive72.9%
Neutral10.2%
Negative16.9%

Bugs and requests

Secure Web Browser

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Web Explorer

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • Not compatible with updates
  • Crashes frequently
  • Ad blocker not working properly
  • User agent setting not working
  • Built-in media player has no volume control or seek bar
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  • Download picture functionality bug
  • FTP transfer failed
  • App crashes on opening after update
  • Download 2i is also problematic
  • Unable to change UA to show as standard browser

Requested features

13 requests
  • Update for compatibility with new OS versions
  • Private browsing mode
  • Sync bookmarks with Chrome/Safari
  • Customizable start page
  • Ability to edit start page links
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  • Settings tab for easier navigation
  • Improve download content management
  • Add custom naming for power download
  • Inspect element feature
  • Save tabs to reopen after crash/close
  • Support for Flash
  • Improve ad blocker subscriptions (easylist)
  • Folders within bookmarks

In-app purchases

None

Secure Web Browser

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Web Explorer

One-time2
  • ADS BLOCKER$0.99
  • Power Download$0.99

Questions

Is Secure Web Browser free?
Secure Web Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Web Explorer free?
Web Explorer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Secure Web Browser or Web Explorer?
Web Explorer is rated higher. Secure Web Browser averages 3.5 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Web Explorer averages 3.7 from 33 ratings.
Do Secure Web Browser or Web Explorer have ads?
Neither Secure Web Browser nor Web Explorer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Secure Web Browser or Web Explorer?
Secure Web Browser ships an update monthly, and Web Explorer every 2 months. Most recently, Secure Web Browser was updated on June 11, 2026 and Web Explorer on September 20, 2026.

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