# Goldy vs Browser

The clearest difference is price: Goldy at Free against Browser's $0.99. Goldy also leads on ads (none vs shown). Browser's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 83%) and update cadence (every 21 months vs every 44 months). On rating, ratings volume, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Goldy is free to download; Browser costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Goldy against 4.8 for Browser. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 6 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Goldy's written reviews are positive against 100% of Browser's.

Goldy ships an update every 44 months, Browser every 21 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Goldy | Browser |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goldy/id417317449/reviews) | **[4.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/browser-secure-browser/id1332267366/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **6** |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 44 months | **Every 21 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 2 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Rebisoft, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/301618973) | [YU ZHOU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1438512189) |

## What reviewers say

### Goldy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goldy/id417317449)

Browse the internet privately with a single click. Instantly remove your web history, cookies, and local storage when you're finished, ensuring your online activity remains hidden from others who use your device. Keep your regular browsing history separate and intact.

**Highlights:** One-click private browsing, Instant history deletion, Cookie removal, Local web storage clearing, Maintains Safari history, Ad-free experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/browser-secure-browser/id1332267366)

Experience a fast, stable, and secure browsing experience optimized for touchscreens. This minimalist browser features a new kernel for improved loading speeds and blocks video ads to protect your internet security.

**Highlights:** Improved loading speed, Touchscreen optimized, Minimalist design, Intercepted video ads, Internet security protection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Goldy free?

Goldy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Browser free?

Browser costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Goldy or Browser?

Browser is rated higher. Goldy averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Browser averages 4.8 from 6 ratings.

### Do Goldy or Browser have ads?

Browser shows ads; Goldy does not.

### Which is updated more often, Goldy or Browser?

Goldy ships an update every 44 months, and Browser every 21 months. Most recently, Goldy was updated on September 23, 2026 and Browser on September 28, 2026.

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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.*