# Puffin Browser Pro vs Spark

The clearest difference is rating: Spark at 4.8 against Puffin Browser Pro's 2.9. Spark also leads on review sentiment (81% vs 41%). Puffin Browser Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ratings volume (1.4K vs 223). On update cadence, ads, monetization model and chart position there is nothing between them.

Puffin Browser Pro costs $4.99 and Spark $6.99 up front. Spark sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Puffin Browser Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

Spark holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Puffin Browser Pro has 1.4K ratings behind it against 223, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of Puffin Browser Pro's written reviews are positive against 81% of Spark's.

Puffin Browser Pro ships an update monthly, Spark every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Puffin Browser Pro | Spark |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$4.99** | $6.99 |
| Rating | [2.9 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puffin-browser-pro/id406239138/reviews) | **[4.8 (223 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spark-renpy-novels/id6474479684/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 223 |
| Positive reviews | 40.8% of reviews | **81.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #63 | **#31** |
| Size | 85 MB | 696 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CloudMosa, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/406239141) | [Devon Lewis](https://appshunter.io/developer/1721718576) |

## What reviewers say

### Puffin Browser Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puffin-browser-pro/id406239138)

**Currently charting:** #63 Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

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:** iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- Update for newer iOS versions
- Improve gamepad support
- Add dark mode option
- Better ad blocking


### Spark

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spark-renpy-novels/id6474479684)

**Currently charting:** #31 Top Paid · Utilities, #170 Top Paid (US App Store)

Manage and launch your Ren'Py visual novels with this utility. It offers tailored engine versions, powerful save management, and tools to organize your entire library. Explore game assets, edit variables, and translate foreign titles directly within the app.

**Highlights:** Launch and play Ren'Py visual novels, Select specific Ren'Py engine versions, Manage and backup game saves, Organize entire visual novel library, Import novels from various file formats, Browse game assets and edit variables, On-device translation for foreign titles

**Features:** Game Controller support, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Sponsor | $5.99 | per month |
| Yearly Sponsor | $19.99 | per year |
| Small Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Puffin Browser Pro free?

Puffin Browser Pro costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Spark free?

Spark costs $6.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Puffin Browser Pro or Spark?

Spark is rated higher. Puffin Browser Pro averages 2.9 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Spark averages 4.8 from 223 ratings.

### Do Puffin Browser Pro or Spark have ads?

Neither Puffin Browser Pro nor Spark shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Puffin Browser Pro or Spark?

Puffin Browser Pro ships an update monthly, and Spark every 4 weeks. Most recently, Puffin Browser Pro was updated on November 8, 2026 and Spark on November 8, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Puffin Browser Pro or Spark?

Puffin Browser Pro currently peaks at #63 in the App Store charts, and Spark at #31. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*