# Private Full Screen Browser vs Managed View

The clearest difference is rating: Managed View at 5.0 against Private Full Screen Browser's 4.2. Managed View also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Private Full Screen Browser's advantage is ratings volume (247 vs 5). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Private Full Screen Browser sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Managed View asks for nothing beyond the download.

Managed View holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Private Full Screen Browser has 247 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Private Full Screen Browser ships an update every 4 months, Managed View weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Private Full Screen Browser | Managed View |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (247 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-full-screen-browser/id501940809/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/managed-view/id1159586083/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **247** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 51.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 30 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ankur Diyora](https://appshunter.io/developer/472757266) | [Aaron Maxim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1094085229) |

## 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


### Managed View

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/managed-view/id1159586083)

This app locks a device to display a specific web page or PDF, acting as a simple or secure kiosk. It offers features like timed resets, data clearing, and optional user navigation, all managed remotely.

**Highlights:** Remote URL management, Kiosk mode with timer, Autonomous Single App Mode, Maintenance mode with custom image, Optional navigation bar, Cache data deletion

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Private Full Screen Browser free?

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

### Is Managed View free?

Managed View is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Private Full Screen Browser or Managed View?

Managed View is rated higher. Private Full Screen Browser averages 4.2 out of 5 from 247 ratings, while Managed View averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Private Full Screen Browser or Managed View have ads?

Private Full Screen Browser shows ads; Managed View does not.

### Which is updated more often, Private Full Screen Browser or Managed View?

Private Full Screen Browser ships an update every 4 months, and Managed View weekly. Most recently, Private Full Screen Browser was updated on October 7, 2026 and Managed View on October 3, 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.*