Comparison

Private Full Screen Browser vs Opera Browser with VPN

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

Head to head
About

Private Full Screen Browser

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
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The Full Screen Private Web Browser Incognito is available for the iPhone/iPod Touch & iPad. This app gives you up to 40% of your screen's real estate back by hiding the buttons, address and even the status bar when you don't need them. Now you can take full advantage of the screen of your device. Private Browser is a web browser that is focused mainly on your privacy. Private Browser Incognito provides a secure browsing experience with safe internet surfing. It gives a default incognito mode with no tracking and history record. The user has complete control over his privacy as he can control whether to save bookmarks and history. History, Cookies, Cache, All completely clear deleted when you exit the Safe Browser. No one will know where you've been. Surf the web exactly like you do in Safari: tap on links, swipe to scroll, double-tap or even pinch and spread your fingers to zoom in or out also for fast internet browser users. •• Orientation •• You can browsing in both orientation Portrait & Landscape. •• Full screen web browser •• - 25% more viewable area than Safari in portrait mode - Almost 40% more viewable area than Safari in landscape mode! •• Private Web Browser Incognito •• Securely browsing features you expect at any time. •• Bookmarks •• Bookmark your favorite webpages for easier navigation. Add, delete, reorder and edit bookmarks just like in Safari. •• Homepage •• Have your favorite page load when Full Screen first launches. This is easily set by tapping the action button and then the "Set as Home Page" button while you are on the page. The homepage address can also be set in the iPhone Settings app. •• Sharing •• You can share your favorite link via Facebook, Twitter & Email. •• Multipage Support •• You can browsing on multiple page at a time as in safari. •• Reset Browser •• You can clear your browsing history at any time. •• Search Engine •• Google, Bing, Yahoo, DuckDuckGo, Yandex, Baidu, Ecosia, Ask.com •• Choose your language •• You can choose your preferred language from English, Vietnamese, Khmer, French, Spanish, German, Japanese, Italian, Chinese(Simplified), Chinese(Traditional), Dutch, Portuguese, Russian, Korean, Swedish, Norwegian, Arabic, Polish, Danish, Turkish, Hebrew, Greek, Finnish, Vietnamese, Khmer, Hindi, Burmese, Thai, Indonesian, Sinhala, Filipino, Malay •• Theme •• Light & Dark Mode Support •• In-App Purchase •• One-time In-app purchase for Sharing, Bookmarks & Multipage features. Support retina display images for New iPad. This free application contains all features as above but you can use only surfing the web & full screen features. If you want to access all features please buy using In-app purchase. Don't wait! Download now and enjoy! We love to hear from the fans! Please write a review and help us make the Full Screen Web Browser even better. Stay tuned for a more updates soon! Here is EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://full-screen-web-browser-app.web.app/privacy-policy.html

About

Opera Browser with VPN

This AI-powered web browser offers lightning-fast speeds, enhanced privacy with a built-in VPN, and an ad-free experience. Customize your interface and enjoy seamless one-handed browsing with intuitive gestures and a smart AI assistant.

Highlights
  • AI-powered browsing with Aria
  • Built-in private VPN
  • Native ad blocker
  • One-handed browsing design
  • Customizable wallpapers
  • Lightning-fast search
Features
Currently charting
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Fast, safe and private, Opera is a beautifully-designed web browser with a Red Dot Award-winning interface. Loved by millions worldwide, Opera is built for people on the go, delivering lightning-fast browsing with powerful privacy tools. The All-New Opera One for iOS Experience a browser that moves with you, with a sleek bottom search bar for effortless thumb-driven browsing. Enjoy a more immersive full-screen experience and fluid navigation with intuitive, smooth-swipe gestures. Ad-Free Browsing with an Enhanced Native Ad Blocker Say goodbye to distractions and hello to faster page loading. Opera’s built-in Ad Blocker removes intrusive ads and pop-ups automatically, helping pages load faster and making browsing smoother and cleaner. Built-in VPN Enjoy enhanced privacy. Opera’s built-in VPN encrypts your browsing traffic and masks your location with a strict no-logs policy. No subscriptions, logins, or extra extensions required. Just turn it on with a single tap to shield your personal data on any network. Sync Stop leaving your tabs behind. Whether you’re stepping out for coffee or switching to the couch, Opera makes life easy. Sync your mobile and desktop browsers to access your open tabs, bookmarks, and speed dials instantly. Pick up exactly where you left off, no searching, no re-typing, just seamless browsing. Meet Opera AI Discover a smarter way to explore the web with Opera AI, seamlessly integrated into your browsing experience. You can now search with AI directly from the address bar, making it easier than ever to ask questions, explore topics, and find information instantly while browsing. Your Browser, Your Design Customize your browser with beautiful wallpapers or upload your own images to match your style. Whether you prefer minimal, colorful, or personal designs, Opera lets you shape your browsing environment exactly the way you like it. Designed for One-Hand Browsing Choose between sleek Bottom Navigation or the Fast Action Button (FAB) for total control of your browsing experience. Swipe gestures make it easy to switch tabs, reload pages, share links, or return to recent tabs. All with one hand. ABOUT OPERA Founded in 1995 in Norway on the idea that everyone should have fast access to the web, we have spent the last 30+ years helping millions browse in a safe, private, and innovative way. We care about the internet, about open standards, and about people. By downloading this application, you are agreeing to the End User Licence Agreement at https://www.opera.com/eula/mobile. Also, you can learn how Opera handles and protects your data in our Privacy Statement at https://www.opera.com/privacy

Screenshots

Private Full Screen Browser4 screens
Opera Browser with VPN4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Opera Browser with VPN at 4.7 against Private Full Screen Browser's 4.2. Opera Browser with VPN also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months). Private Full Screen Browser's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and monetization model 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. Private Full Screen Browser sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Opera Browser with VPN asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Opera Browser with VPN holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Opera Browser with VPN has 258K 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 58% of Opera Browser with VPN's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Private Full Screen Browser ships an update every 4 months, Opera Browser with VPN fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Private Full Screen Browser versus Opera Browser with VPN: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrivate Full Screen BrowserOpera Browser with VPN
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (247 ratings)4.7 (258K ratings) — better
Positive reviews51.8% of reviews58.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings247258K — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#45 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB106 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperAnkur DiyoraOpera Norway AS

Customer experience

Private Full Screen Browser

All ratings247 ratings
Positive80.6%
Neutral5.7%
Negative13.8%
Written reviews83 reviews
Positive51.8%
Neutral6.0%
Negative42.2%

Opera Browser with VPN

All ratings258,283 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral3.1%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews4,186 reviews
Positive58.5%
Neutral10.3%
Negative31.2%

User reviews

Private Full Screen Browser

From 247 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Opera Browser with VPN

From 258K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and reliable
  • 🔒 Blocks ads and crypto mining
  • 👍 Customizable UI
  • 💡 AI integration
  • 🔋 Battery efficient

Room to improve

  • 🐛 News pages keep popping up
  • 🐛 Glitches with search bar and tab management
  • 👎 Lack of reader mode and extensions
  • 🔒 Security concerns due to Chinese ownership
  • 💤 Forced new tabs on startup

Bugs and requests

Private Full Screen Browser

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • 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
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  • Cannot access some bookmarks
  • App shuts down when trying to open bookmarked websites
  • Cannot emulate desktop browser
  • Cannot clear history
  • Opens on last page instead of home screen

Requested features

7 requests
  • 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
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  • Add hand gestures
  • Remove all icons in full mode

Opera Browser with VPN

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Freezing and crashing issues
  • Incompatibility with certain websites
  • Download and file saving limitations
  • Inconsistent ad blocking performance

Requested features

5 requests
  • Bookmark management
  • Password sync across devices
  • Keyboard shortcuts
  • Webpage zoom
  • Customizable dark mode

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Private Full Screen Browser

One-time1
  • All Features$0.99
None

Opera Browser with VPN

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Private Full Screen Browser free?
Private Full Screen Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Opera Browser with VPN free?
Opera Browser with VPN is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Private Full Screen Browser or Opera Browser with VPN?
Opera Browser with VPN is rated higher. Private Full Screen Browser averages 4.2 out of 5 from 247 ratings, while Opera Browser with VPN averages 4.7 from 258K ratings.
Do Private Full Screen Browser or Opera Browser with VPN have ads?
Both Private Full Screen Browser and Opera Browser with VPN show ads.
Which is updated more often, Private Full Screen Browser or Opera Browser with VPN?
Private Full Screen Browser ships an update every 4 months, and Opera Browser with VPN fortnightly. Most recently, Private Full Screen Browser was updated on September 21, 2026 and Opera Browser with VPN on September 24, 2026.

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