Comparison

FREE Private Incognito Browser vs iScanBrowser

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

FREE Private Incognito Browser

Browse the web privately without leaving a trace. This application offers a secure, full-screen browsing experience that clears all history, cookies, and download information upon closing. Enjoy a fast, ad-free, and anonymous online journey.

Highlights
  • 100% private browsing
  • Fast and tiny download
  • Free with no ads
  • Landscape and portrait mode
  • Clears all browsing traces
Features
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A FREE Google Chrome look-alike browser for private, full screen browsing needs. When you browse the web, Safari stores information about the websites you visit, including the content and any user names and passwords you enter. Other people who use your device can view that information. If you don’t want this information stored, use this free application. Webpages are not added to your history list, the names of downloads are not listed, AutoFill information isn’t saved, and searches are not added to the pop-up menu in the search field. Any changes made to cookies are discarded when you quit the application. = FEATURES * 100% private browsing * Very fast and a tiny download (56x smaller than Facebook app) * FREE with *no ads* while browsing * Both landscape and portrait mode supported * Fully iOS7 compliant = HOW DOES IT WORK? When you close your application, all traces of your browsing will disappear including your browsing history, cookies, bookmarks, images and videos. Next time the application is started, it's back to a fresh start.

About

iScanBrowser

This browser streamlines data entry into web apps and pages by automatically posting scanned barcodes and NFC data directly into fields. It eliminates manual tapping and reduces errors, supporting a wide range of scanning devices and legacy hardware.

Highlights
  • WebForm Rules (WFR) technology
  • Automatic data posting to web fields
  • Supports Barcode & NFC readers
  • Kiosk mode for full-screen display
  • Legacy RS-232 hardware support
  • Read/write NDEF data
  • HID card compatibility
Features
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iScanBrowser is the world's only customizable web browser to utilize WebForm Rules (WFR) technology to make scanning with Barcode & NFC Readers into Web Apps and Web Pages easy. Eliminate tap-to-focus user errors. With devices that connect to iOS in Keyboard mode, you must tap into a field and then scan. Manually tapping into each input field slows the user down and increases the likelihood of errors. iScanBrowser eliminates user errors with WFR technology. iScanBrowser is your Solution. By using WebForm Rules (WFR) technology, iScanBrowser allows the user to post data into virtually any field on any web page, including your custom made web application, no tapping required*! Simply set up the rules to target the desired target location for data, connect the scanning device, and capture– swipe the card, scan the barcode or RFID tag - the data is instantly posted to the designated field, every time. iScanBrowser also supports BlueSnap M6A wireless RS-232 dongles to enable legacy RS-232 hardware such as NFC/RFID & barcode readers, scales, calipers & sensors to work with your custom web app. iScanBrowser also features a full-screen Kiosk mode to maximize visibility, and has the ability to keep users on task by hiding browser controls, preventing unwanted URL entries. Read & write NDEF data using idChamp RS4. Open browser page to any URL stored on the RFID-NFC tag in NDEF format. Read HID Corporate 1000 cards, Elite, iClass Seos, Prox, ioProx, Indalia, Casi-Rusco, AWID, EM4x00, NTAG, MIFARE Ultralight, and many more. Use NFC & BLE credentials using idChamp RS4. Measure distance with Leica Disto E7100i, E7500i, etc. and post Keyboard simulation post measurements to all apps that accept keystrokes. Use measurement rounding feature for simplified use e.g. round to nearest fraction of foot, meter, inch. iScanBrowser supports more brands of barcode and RFID readers than any product of its kind, including Scanfob® brand UHF, NFC, Barcode, idChamp® NF4x, RS3x, and many others, as well as numerous Bluetooth Smart (aka BLE), and MFi (Made for iOS) Bluetooth devices including Socket CHS family, Allflex RS420, Koamtac KDC Family, TSL UHF family, Tertium Blueberry family, CAEN qID family. Use RFID Web Wedge feature to capture UHF-RFID batch tags and post them to webpages instantly Ask about support for PosiTector 6000 surface coating measurement probe option. Other iScanBrowser Features: • Scans both Active & Passive RFID tags • Web Wedge feature posts batch RFID tags to webpages • Filter or ignore duplicate scans/reads • Inline audio/video files on web pages when server supports them • Allows printing of your browser pages using AirPrint. • Web-Form-Rules Wizard for easy setup to post scans to any field on any webpage • Use iScanBrowser on MacOS with Apple CPUs like M1, M2, etc. *Specialized settings may be required, and a may have a setup fee.

Screenshots

FREE Private Incognito Browser1 screens
iScanBrowser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: FREE Private Incognito Browser at 76% against iScanBrowser's 20%. FREE Private Incognito Browser also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 14) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. iScanBrowser sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. FREE Private Incognito Browser asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FREE Private Incognito Browser ships an update monthly, iScanBrowser every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
FREE Private Incognito Browser versus iScanBrowser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFREE Private Incognito BrowseriScanBrowser
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (13 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.5% of reviews — better20.0% of reviews
Number of ratings13 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB13 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperCommanigySerialio Ltd.

Customer experience

FREE Private Incognito Browser

All ratings13 ratings
Positive53.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative46.2%
Written reviews98 reviews
Positive75.5%
Neutral9.2%
Negative15.3%

iScanBrowser

Written reviews10 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%

Bugs and requests

FREE Private Incognito Browser

Reported bugs

19 issues
  • No sound on video
  • Videos not playing on YouTube or any website
  • Stuck image on exit
  • Crashes frequently
  • Pop-up ads knock users off the app
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  • Local storage is persistent
  • Homepage advertises privacy
  • Annoying pop-up advertisement
  • Browser history visible on re-opening
  • Keeps opening the App Store
  • Hyperlinking out has stopped working
  • Homepage insists on payment for basic features
  • Won't load and can't delete
  • Rotation fixed (previously an issue)
  • Browser history not always cleared
  • Introductory text advertises privacy
  • Doesn't close all the way when exiting
  • Needs to shut down in the background
  • Not all sites show up on first or second page

Requested features

13 requests
  • Add sound for videos
  • Fix video playback issues
  • Allow for swiping gestures
  • Add a password option
  • Update the app with more features
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  • Add flash drive capabilities
  • Make homepage customizable
  • Add multiple tabs
  • Add bookmarks
  • Change app name to be less obvious
  • Add a privacy policy button
  • Remove clutter from homepage
  • Allow for swiping from left/right for back/forward

iScanBrowser

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

FREE Private Incognito Browser

No in-app purchases

14 purchases

iScanBrowser

One-time14
  • Remove popup on new data for DISTO$19.99
  • Built-in NFC reading$19.99
  • NumberPad Limits$19.99
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  • Perform user JScript on scan$19.99
  • Floating Command Trigger$19.99
  • PIN for Settings view$19.99
  • Print Options Header/Footer$19.99
  • Main Functions$29.99
  • Batch scans upload$29.99
  • Enhanced Account Manager$29.99
  • runAppOnMacOS$49.99
  • Blank Screen on Motion Feature$49.99
  • S3 Scale Head$59.99
  • Built-in NFC writing$199.00

Questions

Is FREE Private Incognito Browser free?
FREE Private Incognito Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is iScanBrowser free?
iScanBrowser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FREE Private Incognito Browser or iScanBrowser have ads?
Neither FREE Private Incognito Browser nor iScanBrowser shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FREE Private Incognito Browser or iScanBrowser?
FREE Private Incognito Browser ships an update monthly, and iScanBrowser every 2 months. Most recently, FREE Private Incognito Browser was updated on September 13, 2026 and iScanBrowser on September 17, 2026.

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