Puffin Cloud Browser vs Firefox Fast & Private Browser
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
Firefox Fast & Private Browser
A fast and private web browser that protects you by default. It blocks trackers, offers private browsing, and provides tools to help you focus on content and manage your logins securely.
- Enhanced Tracking Protection
- Private browsing mode
- Page summaries
- Built-in password manager
- Reader Mode
- Sync across devices
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The internet. As it should be. Firefox is a fast, private web browser designed to protect you by default. Privacy is built in from the start, so you can focus on what matters instead of worrying about who’s watching. Why people choose Firefox: • Enhanced Tracking Protection – Blocks trackers by default to help stop companies from following you across the web. • Private browsing mode – Browse without saving your history, searches, or cookies. • Page summaries – Get the key points from long pages and move on faster. • Built-in password manager – Generate strong passwords, save them securely, and autofill logins when you need them. • Flexible search options – Choose your default search engine or switch search engines right from the search bar. • Reader Mode – Remove ads and clutter from articles so you can focus on what you’re reading. • Sync across devices – Pick up where you left off with synced tabs, bookmarks, and passwords when you sign in to your Mozilla account. Private by default Firefox is designed with privacy built in from the moment you start browsing. Enhanced Tracking Protection automatically blocks common background trackers, including social media trackers, crypto miners, and fingerprinters. When you want extra privacy, private browsing mode doesn’t save your history, searches, or cookies. Focus on what matters The web can be distracting. Firefox is designed to help you stay focused without making you manage everything yourself. Reader Mode clears clutter from articles, and picture-in-picture keeps videos visible while you multitask—without pulling focus from what you’re doing. Browse your way Customize Firefox to fit how you browse. Personalize your home screen with wallpapers and layout options, and choose your preferred search engine instead of being pushed into a single ecosystem. You can move the search bar to the top or bottom of the screen for easier one-handed browsing. Sign in to your Mozilla account to sync tabs, bookmarks, passwords, and browsing history across devices, so switching feels seamless. Built for people, not profit Firefox was created in 2004 by Mozilla as a faster, more private, and more customizable alternative to other browsers. Today, Mozilla remains a nonprofit and continues working to make the internet — and the time you spend on it — better. Learn more about Mozilla: https://www.mozilla.org Terms of Use: https://www.mozilla.org/about/legal/terms/firefox/ Privacy Policy: https://www.mozilla.org/privacy/firefox Latest news: https://blog.mozilla.org
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Firefox Fast & Private Browser at 4.6 against Puffin Cloud Browser's 3.9. Firefox Fast & Private Browser also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). Puffin Cloud Browser's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support 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. Firefox Fast & Private Browser asks for nothing beyond the download.
Firefox Fast & Private Browser holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Firefox Fast & Private Browser has 217K ratings behind it against 6.7K, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Puffin Cloud Browser ships an update every 6 weeks, Firefox Fast & Private Browser weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Puffin Cloud Browser | Firefox Fast & Private Browser |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (6.7K ratings) | 4.6 (217K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 45.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6.7K | 217K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | — | #26 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 85 MB | 363 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | CloudMosa, Inc. | Mozilla |
Customer experience
Puffin Cloud Browser
Firefox Fast & Private Browser
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
Firefox Fast & Private Browser
From 217K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 🔒 Secure and privacy-focused
- 👍 Great alternative to Chrome and Safari
- 💡 Useful sync functionality across devices
Room to improve
- 🐛 Buggy and unstable, crashes frequently
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 👎 Cluttered and confusing UI, especially on iPad
- 🤔 Lack of customization and extension options
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
Firefox Fast & Private Browser
Reported bugs
4 issues- Images not loading properly
- Incompatibility with certain websites and web apps
- Keyboard issues and unexpected behavior when switching between apps
- Sync issues and data loss when switching devices
Requested features
4 requests- Dark mode option
- Improved bookmark management and organization
- Built-in ad blocker or support for third-party ad blockers
- Ability to rearrange tabs and customize the UI
In-app purchases
Puffin Cloud Browser
- Puffin Monthly Subscription$0.991 Month
- Puffin Yearly Subscription$4.991 Year
Firefox Fast & Private Browser
No in-app purchases
Questions
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