Comparison

Puffin Browser Pro vs Google Chrome

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

Google Chrome

This web browser offers fast and secure internet access, integrating Google Search and Lens for quick information retrieval. It provides robust security features like enhanced protection and password management, and syncs your data across devices for seamless browsing.

Highlights
  • Fast and secure browsing
  • Google Search and Lens integration
  • Enhanced protection mode
  • Password manager
  • Cross-device sync
  • Tab groups
  • Autofill
Features
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Chrome helps you do what’s possible on the web. Download the fast, secure browser by Google. GET THE BEST OF GOOGLE IN CHROME • SEARCH WITH GOOGLE - Search and get answers on Google fast. Use your voice to search hands-free. • GOOGLE LENS - Search what you see on your screen or with your camera. • GOOGLE TRANSLATE - Explore the web in 130+ languages. Translate entire sites in one click. BROWSE WITH BEST-IN-CLASS SECURITY • ENHANCED PROTECTION MODE - Browse confidently with the highest level of Chrome’s security. • SAFETY CHECK - Get peace of mind with proactive safety alerts. • GOOGLE PASSWORD MANAGER - Securely generate and save passwords for fast sign-in, and get alerts if your passwords are at risk. ACCESS YOUR CHROME ACROSS DEVICES • SYNC ACROSS DEVICES - Save your things (like bookmarks, tabs, and passwords) and easily access them when you sign in to Chrome on your phone, computer or tablet. • TAB GROUPS - Create tab groups to stay organized across devices. • AUTOFILL - Save time typing by autofilling your saved payments, addresses and passwords. Feature availability varies by country and language. Compatibility varies. Check responses for accuracy.

Screenshots

Puffin Browser Pro3 screens
Google Chrome4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Google Chrome at Free against Puffin Browser Pro's $4.99. Google Chrome also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.9) and ratings volume (3.9M vs 1.4K). Puffin Browser Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 25) and ads (none vs shown). On 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

Google Chrome is free to download; Puffin Browser Pro costs $4.99 up front. Google Chrome sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Puffin Browser Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Google Chrome holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Google Chrome has 3.9M ratings behind it against 1.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Puffin Browser Pro ships an update monthly, Google Chrome weekly. Both last shipped on October 2, 2026.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
Puffin Browser Pro versus Google Chrome: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPuffin Browser ProGoogle Chrome
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating2.9 (1.4K ratings)4.7 (3.9M ratings) — better
Number of ratings1.4K3.9M — better
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank—#3 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size85 MB408 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperCloudMosa, Inc.Google

Customer experience

Puffin Browser Pro

All ratings1,432 ratings
Positive43.7%
Neutral8.7%
Negative47.6%

Google Chrome

All ratings3,885,386 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral2.8%
Negative4.9%

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

Google Chrome

From 3.9M App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and efficient
  • 👍 Seamless syncing across devices
  • 🔒 Robust security features
  • 💡 Useful integration with other Google services

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🔍 Unreliable search results
  • 💤 Slow page loading
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns
  • 🤔 Counterintuitive UI changes

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

Google Chrome

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Keyboard issues and lags
  • Inconsistent behavior when closing tabs
  • Unreliable bookmark syncing
  • Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Customizable UI and layout options
  • Improved tab management and session recovery
  • Better support for extensions and add-ons
  • Enhanced password management and syncing

In-app purchases

None

Puffin Browser Pro

No in-app purchases

16 purchases

Google Chrome

Subscriptions16
  • 100 GB2 variants$1.991 Month
  • 100 GB1 Month trial2 variants$1.991 Month
  • 200 GB1 Month trial2 variants$2.991 Month
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  • 200 GB2 variants$2.991 Month
  • Google AI Plus (400 GB)$4.991 Month
  • Google AI Plus (2 TB)1 Month trial2 variants$9.991 Month
  • Google AI Plus (2 TB)$9.991 Month
  • 100 GB2 variants$19.991 Year
  • 100 GB1 Year trial$19.991 Year
  • 100 GB1 Month trial$19.991 Year
  • 5 TB$24.991 Month
  • 200 GB1 Year trial$29.991 Year
  • 2 TB1 Year trial$99.991 Year
  • 30 TB2 variants$149.991 Month
  • Google AI Ultra (30 TB)2 variants$249.991 Month
  • 5 TB$249.991 Year

Questions

Is Puffin Browser Pro free?
Puffin Browser Pro costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Google Chrome free?
Google Chrome is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Puffin Browser Pro or Google Chrome?
Google Chrome is rated higher. Puffin Browser Pro averages 2.9 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Google Chrome averages 4.7 from 3.9M ratings.
Do Puffin Browser Pro or Google Chrome have ads?
Google Chrome shows ads; Puffin Browser Pro does not.
Which is updated more often, Puffin Browser Pro or Google Chrome?
Puffin Browser Pro ships an update monthly, and Google Chrome weekly. Most recently, Puffin Browser Pro was updated on October 2, 2026 and Google Chrome on October 2, 2026.

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