# iFox Browser vs Dark Browser

The clearest difference is rating: Dark Browser at 4.4 against iFox Browser's 3.3. Dark Browser also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 11). iFox Browser's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iFox Browser sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Dark Browser sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Dark Browser holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dark Browser has 1.2K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of iFox Browser's written reviews are positive against 32% of Dark Browser's.

iFox Browser ships an update every 6 months, Dark Browser every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iFox Browser | Dark Browser |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ifox-browser/id448166251/reviews) | **[4.4 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-browser-private-and-secure/id1476630579/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | **31.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 6 MB | 96 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [宁 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/431513082) | [Siyong Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/6777462143) |

## What reviewers say

### iFox Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ifox-browser/id448166251)

Experience a fast, customizable, and fullscreen web browser with desktop-like features. Enjoy unlimited tabs, advanced privacy options, and significant data savings through web compression.

**Highlights:** Fullscreen mode, Unlimited tabs, Desktop browser rendering, In-page search, Ultra private mode, Web compression, Image blocking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Premium 6 Months | $4.99 | per 6 months |
| Premium Annual | $7.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast loading times
- 😄 Works well for some users
- 👍 Tabs feature is cool
- 💡 Can be a good alternative to Safari

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 Ads take up screen space
- 👎 Does not display web pages like desktop
- 😠 Autocorrects URLs incorrectly
- 😩 Crashes frequently
- 😠 Constant prompts for new tabs

**Reported bugs**

- Pages freeze up
- App crashes frequently
- Cannot watch YouTube
- Does not display web pages like desktop
- Cannot zoom out

**Requested features**

- Make it full screen
- Make icons clearer
- Fix iPhone 5 compatibility
- Allow zooming in and out
- Allow landscape mode


### Dark Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-browser-private-and-secure/id1476630579)

This app provides a comfortable browsing experience by automatically switching web pages to dark mode. It also offers ad and virus blocking for a safer online environment. Users can easily manage their browsing with features like bookmarks, history, and downloads.

**Highlights:** Automatic dark mode for web pages, Manual dark/light mode switching, Ad and virus interception, Fast search functionality, Customizable homepage, Bookmarks and history management, Download manager

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Advanced features for a month | $4.99 | per month |
| Continuous weekly subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Advanced features for a month | $9.99 | per month |
| Advanced features for 3 months | $12.99 | per 3 months |
| Annual premium features | $36.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌙 Excellent dark mode support
- 🚀 Fast and responsive browser
- 👍 Helpful for night browsing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 💸 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🔍 Poor privacy and security
- 🔧 Compatibility issues with older devices

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Inverted colors on dark websites
- Inability to access .onion sites

**Requested features**

- Add support for captcha and login features
- Improve image handling and color inversion
- Introduce customization options for dark mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iFox Browser free?

iFox Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Dark Browser free?

Dark Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, iFox Browser or Dark Browser?

Dark Browser is rated higher. iFox Browser averages 3.3 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Dark Browser averages 4.4 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do iFox Browser or Dark Browser have ads?

Dark Browser shows ads; iFox Browser does not.

### Which is updated more often, iFox Browser or Dark Browser?

iFox Browser ships an update every 6 months, and Dark Browser every 5 days. Most recently, iFox Browser was updated on October 12, 2026 and Dark Browser on October 17, 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.*