Secure Web Browser vs WebNative
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!
WebNative
This web browser prioritizes quick access to your favorite sites with a streamlined shortcut and history management system. It leverages Safari for a safe and private browsing experience, allowing you to easily navigate to domains or scan QR codes.
- Shortcut management
- History management
- Domain-based browsing
- QR code scanning
- Safari-based privacy and safety
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The web browser that puts your shortcuts front and center! Simple shortcut and history management with a web browser that is simple and safe (because it use mobile Safari). Simply enter the domain you are looking for (even leave off .com) like apple, microsoft, twitter, google, bing and begin browsing. You can also scan a QR Code to quickly visit a web page (great for restaurant menus). All web browser history is managed by Apple and the browser is Safari so all the functionality you would expect is there: privacy and safety.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: WebNative at 100% against Secure Web Browser's 50%. WebNative also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.5) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Secure Web Browser's advantage is iOS requirement (6.0 vs 16.0). On price, ratings volume, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
WebNative holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Secure Web Browser's written reviews are positive against 100% of WebNative's.
Secure Web Browser ships an update monthly, WebNative every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Secure Web Browser | WebNative |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (8 ratings) | 4.8 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 6.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | SinSoft, Inc. | WebNative LLC |
Customer experience
Secure Web Browser
WebNative
In-app purchases
Secure Web Browser
No in-app purchases
WebNative
No in-app purchases









