Puffin Cloud Browser vs Brave Browser & Search Engine
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Puffin Cloud Browser
This app provides access to a cloud-based web browser, allowing users to view web content rendered on remote servers. It offers features like browser isolation, data saving, and full desktop mode, but does not render web content directly on the device.
- Browser Isolation
- Cloud Acceleration
- Data Saving
- Download to Cloud
- Flash Game Support
- Full Desktop Mode
- Internet Access Protection
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DISCLAIMER: Puffin Cloud Browser is NOT a web browser. 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 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
Brave Browser & Search Engine
A fast, private web browser with built-in ad blocking and a VPN. It offers an AI assistant, a crypto wallet, and a privacy-focused search engine. Enjoy offline media playback and enhanced security features.
- Built-in Adblock and Pop-up Blocker
- Firewall + VPN
- AI Assistant (Brave Leo)
- Secure Crypto Wallet (Brave Wallet)
- Privacy-Focused Search Engine (Brave Search)
- Offline Media Playback (Brave Playlist)
- Voice Search
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Brave is a fast, private web browser that blocks ads and trackers on every site, automatically. No settings to change, no extensions to install. Over 125 million people browse with Brave. It's free, open source, and independent — we don't sell your browsing data. Everything below is built into the browser. One app, not a stack of them. BLOCK ADS ON EVERY SITE Brave Shields stops banner ads, pop-ups, autoplay interruptions, and the ads that play before and during videos. Same on news sites, shopping sites, forums and video pages — no per-site setup, no ad blocker extension. It dismisses cookie consent banners too, and it's on from your first tab. PRIVATE BROWSING THAT BLOCKS TRACKERS Private mode in most browsers only hides your history from your own phone. Brave blocks the cross-site trackers and fingerprinting scripts that follow you from a shopping page to your social feed, strips tracking codes from links you copy, and turns on Global Privacy Control by default. SHRED: DELETE ONE SITE'S DATA, NOT ALL OF IT Clearing browser data usually logs you out of everything. Shred deletes the cookies and storage for one site and leaves your other sessions intact. Set Auto Shred to run whenever you close a tab. BRAVE SEARCH: A PRIVATE SEARCH ENGINE, BUILT IN Brave Search is the default search engine in the browser, running on its own independent index — not resold results from Google or Bing. It doesn't profile you or log your searches. Ask Brave puts search results and AI answers in one place. Switch search engines any time. BRAVE LEO: A FREE AI ASSISTANT Summarize a long article, translate a page, or draft a reply without leaving the tab. Choose from several AI models. Leo doesn't record your conversations, share them, or use them to train models. BRAVE NEWS: A FEED WITH NO PROFILE BEHIND IT Personalize a news feed from hundreds of sources or any RSS feed with Brave News. FASTER PAGES, LESS MOBILE DATA Ads and trackers are most of what a modern page downloads. Blocking them means fewer requests, less data and less battery drain. We rebuilt Brave's ad blocking engine to use 75% less memory, so it stays responsive with many tabs open. MAKE BRAVE YOUR DEFAULT BROWSER Open Settings, scroll to Brave, choose Default Browser App. Every link you tap — from Mail, Messages or any app — opens with ad and tracker blocking already on. WHAT'S FREE AND WHAT ISN'T Free: the browser, ad and tracker blocking, Shred, Brave Search, Brave Leo, Brave News, Sync and night mode. Subscriptions: - Brave Firewall + VPN encrypts your whole device, not just browser traffic, with a kill switch and smart proxy. - Brave Leo Premium unlocks more capable AI models. - Brave Origin: The streamlined, minimalist browser that gives you Brave's industry-leading privacy and ad-blocking, with none of the extras. One-time purchase: Brave Origin, an ultra-minimalist build of Brave — no AI, no crypto, nothing but the web. One purchase covers all your devices. Also inside: encrypted Sync, a self-custody Brave Wallet (off by default), night mode, voice search, password autofill, custom app icons, and bookmark import from Safari or Chrome. OPEN SOURCE Brave is open source, so anyone can audit what the browser does. Read what we collect at https://brave.com/privacy/ Our mission is to protect your privacy online by building a fast, private browser — while growing a fairer revenue model for creators. Enjoying the app? Please leave us a 5 star review! Brave.com · Support: https://brave.com/support Terms of Use: https://brave.com/terms-of-use/ Privacy Policy: https://brave.com/privacy/ SUBSCRIPTION TERMS Price may vary by location. Subscriptions are charged to your Apple Account. Firewall + VPN and Leo Premium are offered monthly and annually, and renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in Account Settings. Free trials may be used once; any unused portion is forfeited on purchase.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Brave Browser & Search Engine at 4.8 against Puffin Cloud Browser's 3.9. Brave Browser & Search Engine also leads on ratings volume (655K vs 6.7K) and chart position (#22 vs unranked). Puffin Cloud Browser's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Puffin Cloud Browser sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Brave Browser & Search Engine sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Brave Browser & Search Engine holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brave Browser & Search Engine has 655K ratings behind it against 6.7K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Puffin Cloud Browser's written reviews are positive against 73% of Brave Browser & Search Engine's.
Puffin Cloud Browser ships an update every 6 weeks, Brave Browser & Search Engine every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Puffin Cloud Browser | Brave Browser & Search Engine |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (6.7K ratings) | 4.8 (655K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 61.4% of reviews | 73.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 6.7K | 655K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | #22 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 85 MB | 361 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | CloudMosa, Inc. | Brave Software |
Customer experience
Puffin Cloud Browser
Brave Browser & Search Engine
User reviews
Puffin Cloud Browser
From 6.7K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast and responsive browsing
- 👍 Allows access to desktop websites
- 🔍 Supports Flash content
- 💻 Provides desktop-like experience on mobile
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔄 Constant reconnection issues
- 🤖 Unreliable captcha system
- ⚠️ Websites blocked or not loading properly
- 💰 Subscription model and additional fees
Brave Browser & Search Engine
From 655K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast and efficient browsing
- 🔒 Strong privacy and security features
- 👍 Customizable settings and options
- 💰 Earning potential with Brave Rewards
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔋 Battery drain issues
- 🤔 Confusing or unintuitive UI changes
- 🚫 Lack of full sync capabilities across devices
Bugs and requests
Puffin Cloud Browser
Reported bugs
3 issues- Gamepad controls crashing the app
- Inability to type or log in to certain websites
- Sudden loss of network connectivity
Requested features
4 requests- Improved stability and reliability
- Seamless integration with popular websites
- Customization options for user interface
- Ability to save progress in Flash games
Brave Browser & Search Engine
Reported bugs
3 issues- Disappearing tabs and lost browsing data
- Compatibility issues with certain websites
- Problems with the Brave Playlist feature
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to clear browsing history and data in bulk
- More customization options for the home screen and UI
- Improved integration with other apps and services
- Expanded Brave Rewards program and payouts
In-app purchases
Puffin Cloud Browser
- Puffin Monthly Subscription$0.991 Month
- Puffin Yearly Subscription$4.991 Year
Brave Browser & Search Engine
- Monthly Firewall + VPN7 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Brave Leo AI (monthly)7 Days trial$14.991 Month
- Annual Firewall + VPN7 Days trial$99.991 Year
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- Brave Leo AI (annual)7 Days trial$149.991 Year
- Brave Origin$59.99
Questions
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