Secure Web Browser vs Basic 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!
Basic Browser
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Download the new Basic Browser for your iPhone and iPad. Simple and Fast Browser. Enjoy! Features: • Tap to add or remove bookmark easily. • Request desktop, tablet or phone website. • Tap to zoom content.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Secure Web Browser at none against Basic Browser's shown. Secure Web Browser also leads on iOS requirement (6.0 vs 17.0). Basic Browser's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly). On price, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Secure Web Browser ships an update monthly, Basic Browser every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and May 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Secure Web Browser | Basic Browser |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (8 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 6.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | SinSoft, Inc. | Kit Hoong Ngau |
In-app purchases
Secure Web Browser
No in-app purchases
Basic Browser
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Secure Web Browser free?
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Do Secure Web Browser or Basic Browser have ads?
Which is updated more often, Secure Web Browser or Basic Browser?
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