Comparison

Puffin Browser Pro vs RBrowser

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

Head to head
About

Puffin Browser Pro

This app provides a unique cloud-based browsing experience, acting as a remote desktop client for a powerful cloud server that renders web content. It offers features like browser isolation, data saving, and desktop mode, while protecting your internet access.

Highlights
  • Browser Isolation
  • Cloud Acceleration
  • Data Saving
  • Download to Cloud
  • Flash Game Support
  • Full Desktop Mode
  • Internet Access Protection
Features
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Puffin Cloud Browser is the client app that accesses the cloud server which runs the web browser. The Puffin client app and the Puffin cloud server do not communicate in HTTP protocol and the data exchange is not in HTML format. The Puffin client app is like the remote desktop client and the Puffin cloud server is like the remote desktop server. Puffin Cloud Browser gives the audience the illusion of a web browser but it is not, in reality, a web browser. Puffin Cloud Browser can only "display" the web content rendered on the cloud servers but can't "render" the web content itself on the client devices. ==== Differentiating Features ==== * Browser Isolation * Cloud Acceleration * Data Saving * Download to Cloud * Flash Game * Full Desktop Mode * Internet Access Protection * Virtual Gamepad/Mouse/Trackpad ==== Important Limitations ==== * Only works on websites that are publicly accessible from the US -- Does not work for private IP, corporate Intranet, and geo-restricted websites * Only works in countries that are not excessive in censorship -- Does not work in China, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates * For some websites, Puffin server IP blocks need to be white-listed -- Puffin can bring an excessive load to some websites More info at Puffin FAQ https://help.puffin.com/faq

About

RBrowser

This app is a secure and fast web browser with built-in ad blocking and screen recording capabilities. It allows users to save web pages as PDFs, pictures, or videos, supports user scripts, and offers a customizable screen recording function. It also includes a QR code reader and a powerful built-in video player.

Highlights
  • Ad blocking
  • Screen recording
  • Save web pages as PDF/picture/video
  • User script support
  • QR code reader
  • Background video playback
  • Download files
Features
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RBrowser is professional screen recorder. it is a fast、Secure and powerful AD Blocking web browser which can save web page as PDF,picture and video for the iPhone and iPad. • Support user scripts --- JavaScript and Tampermonkey scripts, unlock more features • Support scanning documents • Screen recording -- You can use it to record web games, website processes descriptions, functional commentary, etc. • Support download files • Support multiple web tabs • Support multiple video player, can bg Play video. • The speed of Built-in player support up to 10x. Playing videos is easier and faster. DIY Screen Recording Function: 1. can only record RBrowser App or All iPad iPhone app. 2. Supports set recording video formats -- H.264 or HEVC (video file size more smaller) [product features] • Blocks the ad content automatically,making your browsing experience faster and more efficient. • Record web and making video, record your favorite • Personalized web pages, web pages can be saved as a picture or PDF document or video • Full screen browsing, give you a fresh visual experience • More faster, making your browsing experience faster and more efficient. • RBrowser comes with a QR Code Reader which can automatically recognize any QR code your camera is pointing at. • All new and User-friendly interface offers you better browsing experience. UNLIMITED ACCESS MEMBERSHIP SUBSCRIPTION • You can subscribe for RBrowser VIP Subscriptions to all features and content offered for purchase within the app. • Subscriptions are billed weekly, monthly or annually at the rate selected depending on the subscription plan. RBrowser offers four auto-renewing subscription options: (i) $18.99 / Year ($18.99 billed once a year after the 3 days free trial expires) (ii) $4.49 / week (iii) $8.99 / Month (iiii) $18.99 / Year • You can subscribe to a yearly plan ($18.99 billed once a year), a monthly plan ($8.99 billed once a month), a weekly plan ($4.49 billed once a week) or a yearly plan that comes with a free 3 days trial ($18.99 billed once a year after the free trial expires). The prices are in US dollars. Pricing in other countries may vary and actual charges may be converted to your local currency depending on the country of residence. • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. • Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. - Privacy policy: https://appsdevelopinfo.web.app/2017/08/18/RBrowserPrivacyPolicy/ -Terms of Use: https://appsdevelopinfo.web.app/2017/08/18/RBrowserTerms/ ABOUT RBROWSER Discover more at https://appsdevelopinfo.web.app/about/ Email: 1242296736@qq.com

Screenshots

Puffin Browser Pro3 screens
RBrowser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: RBrowser at 89% against Puffin Browser Pro's 41%. RBrowser also leads on price (Free vs $4.99) and rating (4.8 vs 2.9). Puffin Browser Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and ads (none vs shown). On ratings volume 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

RBrowser is free to download; Puffin Browser Pro costs $4.99 up front. RBrowser sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per 7 days. Puffin Browser Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RBrowser holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.4K and 1.3K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of Puffin Browser Pro's written reviews are positive against 89% of RBrowser's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Puffin Browser Pro ships an update monthly, RBrowser every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Puffin Browser Pro versus RBrowser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPuffin Browser ProRBrowser
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating2.9 (1.4K ratings)4.8 (1.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.8% of reviews89.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.4K — better1.3K
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size85 MB88 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperCloudMosa, Inc.桐明 陈

Customer experience

Puffin Browser Pro

All ratings1,432 ratings
Positive43.7%
Neutral8.7%
Negative47.6%
Written reviews1,434 reviews
Positive40.8%
Neutral8.6%
Negative50.6%

RBrowser

All ratings1,281 ratings
Positive93.4%
Neutral1.7%
Negative4.9%
Written reviews279 reviews
Positive89.2%
Neutral2.5%
Negative8.2%

User reviews

Puffin Browser Pro

From 1.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast browser
  • 👍 Great for flash content
  • 🔒 Bypass content restrictions
  • 💡 Useful features like gamepad and mouse pointer

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and freezes
  • 🔋 Drains battery
  • 🔒 Security and privacy concerns
  • 👎 Unreliable and inconsistent performance

RBrowser

From 1.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Good performance
  • 💯 Useful features
  • 🔥 Best browser
  • 🎉 Excellent app

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Forced 5-star rating to unlock features
  • 🔍 Limited recording time
  • 💸 Paid upgrades required
  • 📺 Ads included
  • 🐛 Occasional crashes

Bugs and requests

Puffin Browser Pro

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Frequent crashes and connection issues
  • Compatibility problems with newer websites
  • Gamepad controls not working properly
  • Inability to permanently change search engine

Requested features

4 requests
  • Update for newer iOS versions
  • Improve gamepad support
  • Add dark mode option
  • Better ad blocking

RBrowser

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Recording failures
  • Compatibility issues with older devices
  • Freezing/crashing on certain actions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Longer recording time
  • More customization options
  • Ability to save/export recordings
  • Improved stability and reliability

In-app purchases

None

Puffin Browser Pro

No in-app purchases

11 purchases

RBrowser

Subscriptions6
  • Weekly VIP$4.497 Days
  • Yearly sliver VIP$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Sliver VIP3 Days trial$7.991 Year
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  • Yearly Silver VIP$7.991 Year
  • Yearly VIP$18.991 Year
  • Yearly VIP3 Days trial$18.991 Year
One-time5
  • Extend 1 min$14.99
  • Permanent VIP$15.99
  • Maximum 10 min$16.99
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  • Maximum 30 min$27.99
  • Maximum 60 min$39.99

Questions

Is Puffin Browser Pro free?
Puffin Browser Pro costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is RBrowser free?
RBrowser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Puffin Browser Pro or RBrowser?
RBrowser is rated higher. Puffin Browser Pro averages 2.9 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while RBrowser averages 4.8 from 1.3K ratings.
Do Puffin Browser Pro or RBrowser have ads?
RBrowser shows ads; Puffin Browser Pro does not.
Which is updated more often, Puffin Browser Pro or RBrowser?
Puffin Browser Pro ships an update monthly, and RBrowser every 2 weeks. Most recently, Puffin Browser Pro was updated on October 20, 2026 and RBrowser on October 20, 2026.

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