# Private Full Screen Browser vs Brave Browser & Search Engine

The clearest difference is rating: Brave Browser & Search Engine at 4.8 against Private Full Screen Browser's 4.2. Brave Browser & Search Engine also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (655K vs 247). Private Full Screen Browser's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Private Full Screen Browser sells 1 one-off in-app purchase 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 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brave Browser & Search Engine has 655K ratings behind it against 247, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of Private Full Screen Browser's written reviews are positive against 73% of Brave Browser & Search Engine's.

Private Full Screen Browser ships an update every 4 months, Brave Browser & Search Engine every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Private Full Screen Browser | Brave Browser & Search Engine |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (247 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-full-screen-browser/id501940809/reviews) | **[4.8 (655K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brave-browser-and-search-engine/id1052879175/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 247 | **655K** |
| Positive reviews | 51.8% of reviews | **73.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#21** |
| Size | 30 MB | 361 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Ankur Diyora](https://appshunter.io/developer/472757266) | [Brave Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/1052874328) |

## What reviewers say

### Private Full Screen Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-full-screen-browser/id501940809)

This app offers a private, full-screen browsing experience by hiding interface elements for more screen real estate. It defaults to incognito mode, clearing history and cookies upon exit, and allows users to control privacy settings. Enjoy enhanced viewing and secure surfing.

**Highlights:** Full-screen browsing, Incognito mode by default, Clears history, cookies, and cache on exit, Customizable privacy controls, Bookmark management, Multipage support, Multiple search engine options

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Features | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Full screen view
- 🚀 Fast loading
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Good for older devices
- 👍 Reliable performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Limited to 2 tabs
- 🐛 Annoying ads
- 🐛 Paid features required
- 🐛 Does not work with Remote Desktop
- 🐛 Bug with local host URLs

**Reported bugs**

- Bug with resolving local host URLs
- App crashes on iOS 12
- App closes on open with iOS 12
- App forgets saved sites
- Cannot clear cookies without uninstalling

**Requested features**

- Add custom start pages
- Edge swipe for moving through pages
- Option to put bottom menus at the top
- Change search engine
- Add text size option


### Brave Browser & Search Engine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brave-browser-and-search-engine/id1052879175)

**Currently charting:** #21 Top Free · Utilities, #125 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Firewall + VPN | $9.99 | per month |
| Brave Leo AI (monthly) | $14.99 | per month |
| Annual Firewall + VPN | $99.99 | per year |
| Brave Leo AI (annual) | $149.99 | per year |
| Brave Origin | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient browsing
- 🔒 Strong privacy and security features
- 👍 Customizable settings and options
- 💰 Earning potential with Brave Rewards

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔋 Battery drain issues
- 🤔 Confusing or unintuitive UI changes
- 🚫 Lack of full sync capabilities across devices

**Reported bugs**

- Disappearing tabs and lost browsing data
- Compatibility issues with certain websites
- Problems with the Brave Playlist feature

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Private Full Screen Browser free?

Private Full Screen Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Brave Browser & Search Engine free?

Brave Browser & Search Engine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Private Full Screen Browser or Brave Browser & Search Engine?

Brave Browser & Search Engine is rated higher. Private Full Screen Browser averages 4.2 out of 5 from 247 ratings, while Brave Browser & Search Engine averages 4.8 from 655K ratings.

### Do Private Full Screen Browser or Brave Browser & Search Engine have ads?

Private Full Screen Browser shows ads; Brave Browser & Search Engine does not.

### Which is updated more often, Private Full Screen Browser or Brave Browser & Search Engine?

Private Full Screen Browser ships an update every 4 months, and Brave Browser & Search Engine every 3 weeks. Most recently, Private Full Screen Browser was updated on September 24, 2026 and Brave Browser & Search Engine on September 24, 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.*