Comparison

Secure Web Browser vs WebNative

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

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.

Highlights
  • Shortcut management
  • History management
  • Domain-based browsing
  • QR code scanning
  • Safari-based privacy and safety
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Secure Web Browser4 screens
WebNative3 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Secure Web Browser versus WebNative: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSecure Web BrowserWebNative
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (8 ratings)4.8 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings8 — better5
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS6.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB18 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperSinSoft, Inc.WebNative LLC

Customer experience

Secure Web Browser

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

WebNative

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Secure Web Browser

No in-app purchases

None

WebNative

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Secure Web Browser free?
Secure Web Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is WebNative free?
WebNative is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Secure Web Browser or WebNative?
WebNative is rated higher. Secure Web Browser averages 3.5 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while WebNative averages 4.8 from 5 ratings.
Do Secure Web Browser or WebNative have ads?
Neither Secure Web Browser nor WebNative shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Secure Web Browser or WebNative?
Secure Web Browser ships an update monthly, and WebNative every 2 months. Most recently, Secure Web Browser was updated on June 11, 2026 and WebNative on September 10, 2026.

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