# iFox Browser vs Light Surf Browser

The clearest difference is monetization model: iFox Browser at free against Light Surf Browser's free with in-app purchases. Light Surf Browser's advantage is ratings volume (61 vs 11). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iFox Browser sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Light Surf Browser sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.3 for iFox Browser against 3.3 for Light Surf Browser. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Light Surf Browser has 61 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 17% of iFox Browser's written reviews are positive against 20% of Light Surf Browser's.

## The numbers

| Metric | iFox Browser | Light Surf Browser |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.3 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ifox-browser/id448166251/reviews)** | [3.3 (61 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-surf-browser/id1625888117/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **61** |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | **20.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 6 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [宁 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/431513082) | [KALATI LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1625888119) |

## 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


### Light Surf Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-surf-browser/id1625888117)

Browse the web without intrusive ads and enjoy background audio playback for music and films. This utility offers virus protection and privacy features like password protection and Touch ID support, while also helping to conserve internet data.

**Highlights:** Ad Blocker, Background Audio Playback, Virus Protection, Password Protection, Touch ID Support, Data Saving

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $32.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $82.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iFox Browser free?

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

### Is Light Surf Browser free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iFox Browser or Light Surf Browser?

iFox Browser is rated higher. iFox Browser averages 3.3 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Light Surf Browser averages 3.3 from 61 ratings.

### Do iFox Browser or Light Surf Browser have ads?

Neither iFox Browser nor Light Surf Browser shows ads.

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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.*