Comparison

Puffin Cloud Browser vs RedApp Browser

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Browser Isolation
  • Cloud Acceleration
  • Data Saving
  • Download to Cloud
  • Flash Game Support
  • Full Desktop Mode
  • Internet Access Protection
Features
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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

About

RedApp Browser

This browser offers exceptional speed, robust privacy features, and extensive customization options. It includes advanced tracking protection, private browsing, and integrated tools for managing downloads, files, and notes.

Highlights
  • Fast and efficient browsing
  • Advanced privacy and tracking protection
  • Private browsing with biometric lock
  • Integrated download and file manager
  • Customizable interface and toolbars
  • Notes and music chart features
  • Widgets for quick access
Features
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RedApp browser is super fast, safe with the highest privacy capabilities, cool interface and many great useful features. Most importantly, RedApp provides the best customization capabilities for users in a way never seen before in any other browser application. Now, let's start exploring RedApp together! Main features: • Fast, smart, integrates many great add-ons, security and energy efficiency than other browsers. • Search intelligently. Easily access shortcuts to search providers including Wikipedia, Twitter, YouTube, Amazon etc. • Private browsing. Using Passcode/TouchID or FaceID protection helps you keep more privacy and security in your business. • Tracking Protection. Let you identify advertisers and others who track your online behavior, and remove the cross‑site tracking data they leave behind. • Privacy Protection. Be protected with leading privacy and security features such as HTTPS Everywhere (encrypted data traffic), script blocking, cookie blocking, and private tabs. • Notes. Allows you to organize and manage notes when you need to note down any content you need while browsing. • Music Charts. Allows you to explore iTunes Charts with Top Songs, Top Albums, Top Playlists, Top Videos... • Player Manager. You can play video links from YouTube, Vimeo while browsing. Play audio in background and without any annoying ads. • Download Manager, File Manager and Sharing Manager. Let you download, manage files or links and share them to nearby devices. Use Wi-Fi or WebDAV sharing to let you transfer files directly to other nearby devices (mobile or PC). In addition, it also allows you to instantly send messages and files to anyone around you (Nearby Chat). • Widgets. Supports many useful widgets such as Calendar, Top Sites, Your Library, Music Charts, Notes, Video Meetings, Tracking Protection, Website Redirects, URL Shortcuts... • Default Browser. From iOS 14, set RedApp as your default browser! Select Settings - scroll down to select RedApp - select RedApp as the Default Browser App. Additional Features: • Appearance. Use system Light/Dark mode or choose a predefined theme. • Theme Color. Change any text color you want. • Toolbar Color. Select a color-coded predefined toolbar. • Customize the toolbar. Allows adding or removing menu buttons. • Address Bar. Displayed at Top or Bottom. • Wallpapers. Set background image for New Tab. • Allows customization of font-size • Reader Mode. Always on. • Require Passcode/TouchID or FaceID when the screen is locked. • Pop-up blocker. • Saves battery and data. • HTTPS everywhere (for security). • Script blocking. • Browsing history/Reading List/Bookmarks. • Private and recent tabs. • Night Mode. Easily read in low light. • Blocks cookie consent notifications by default. • Use voice search in the browser. • Import/export bookmarks to another browser. AND you can explore other useful features in Settings. With the idea of creating an all-in-one app, it means that when you use the RedApp browser, you will have all you need. Therefore, RedApp always tries, always discovers useful features, always improves, always listens to suggestions from all users... to make RedApp better and better! You will feel RedApp is yours and very safe to use. Love the app? Rate us! Your feedback is music to our ears, and it helps us make RedApp even better. Got a question? Please drop us a line at: mqmedia29@gmail.com

Screenshots

Puffin Cloud Browser3 screens
RedApp Browser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: RedApp Browser at 4.6 against Puffin Cloud Browser's 3.9. RedApp Browser also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 weeks) and review sentiment (81% vs 61%). Puffin Cloud Browser's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Puffin Cloud Browser sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and RedApp Browser sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RedApp Browser holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6.7K and 2.4K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Puffin Cloud Browser's written reviews are positive against 81% of RedApp Browser's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Puffin Cloud Browser ships an update every 6 weeks, RedApp Browser every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Puffin Cloud Browser versus RedApp Browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPuffin Cloud BrowserRedApp Browser
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (6.7K ratings)4.6 (2.4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews61.5% of reviews81.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6.7K — better2.4K
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size85 MB86 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperCloudMosa, Inc.Minh Tran

Customer experience

Puffin Cloud Browser

All ratings6,701 ratings
Positive71.8%
Neutral6.5%
Negative21.7%
Written reviews527 reviews
Positive61.5%
Neutral7.8%
Negative30.7%

RedApp Browser

All ratings2,414 ratings
Positive89.5%
Neutral3.7%
Negative6.8%
Written reviews394 reviews
Positive81.2%
Neutral5.8%
Negative12.9%

User reviews

Puffin Cloud Browser

From 6.7K App Store ratings

What 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

RedApp Browser

From 2.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and smooth performance
  • 👍 Highly customizable
  • 🔒 Robust security and privacy features
  • 💡 Innovative and unique features
  • 👍 Excellent for streaming and media playback

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and stability issues
  • 🐛 Bookmarks and downloads disappearing
  • 🐛 Translation feature not working properly
  • 🐛 Issues with ad-blocking and YouTube ads
  • 🐛 Overwriting of shortcuts and homepage settings

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

RedApp Browser

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Crashes on startup after updates
  • Compatibility issues with older devices
  • Bookmarks and downloads disappearing
  • Translation feature not working
  • Ad-blocking and YouTube ads not working
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  • Overwriting of shortcuts and homepage settings

Requested features

8 requests
  • Add more gesture options (2/3 finger swiping, pinching)
  • Provide more customization options (tab view, color themes, etc.)
  • Implement per-website settings (zoom, etc.)
  • Add a private mode that is always on
  • Integrate a user-script manager
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  • Improve tab management and reordering
  • Implement RSS feed support
  • Allow setting as default browser on iOS

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Puffin Cloud Browser

Subscriptions2
  • Puffin Monthly Subscription$0.991 Month
  • Puffin Yearly Subscription$4.991 Year
8 purchases

RedApp Browser

One-time8
  • Small Tip$1.99
  • Medium Tip$4.99
  • Large Tip$9.99
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  • Large Tip II$24.99
  • Large Tip III$49.99
  • Large Tip IV$99.99
  • Large Tip V$249.99
  • Large Tip VI$499.99

Questions

Is Puffin Cloud Browser free?
Puffin Cloud Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RedApp Browser free?
RedApp Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Puffin Cloud Browser or RedApp Browser?
RedApp Browser is rated higher. Puffin Cloud Browser averages 3.9 out of 5 from 6.7K ratings, while RedApp Browser averages 4.6 from 2.4K ratings.
Do Puffin Cloud Browser or RedApp Browser have ads?
Neither Puffin Cloud Browser nor RedApp Browser shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Puffin Cloud Browser or RedApp Browser?
Puffin Cloud Browser ships an update every 6 weeks, and RedApp Browser every 5 days. Most recently, Puffin Cloud Browser was updated on October 11, 2026 and RedApp Browser on October 13, 2026.

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