Comparison

Private Full Screen Browser vs RedirectWeb

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

RedirectWeb

Automate your web browsing with custom URL redirects. This Safari extension lets you control how links open, from mapping apps to search engines and social media platforms, offering a cleaner, ad-free experience. It supports advanced rule creation and syncs across your Apple devices.

Highlights
  • Automatic URL redirection
  • Customizable rules
  • Smart Maps redirection
  • Privacy-focused search engines
  • Ad-free social media
  • iCloud Sync
  • Regex support
Features
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Tired of manually fixing URLs? RedirectWeb is a Safari extension that automatically redirects URLs based on your custom rules. Save time, protect your privacy, and browse the web your way. — TOP FEATURES & USE CASES — • Smart Maps Redirection: Automatically open Google Maps links in Apple Maps. • Search Your Way: Force Safari to use Kagi, Startpage, Brave Search, or any privacy-focused engine as your default. • Better Social Media: Redirect Twitter/X to Nitter, Reddit to Old Reddit, or YouTube to Invidious for a cleaner, ad-free experience. • Global Compatibility: Works seamlessly on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Vision Pro. Also compatible with Chrome and Firefox on Mac. • Extensive Library: Don't know where to start? Browse our built-in library of popular, pre-made rules. — PRIVACY FIRST — • Zero Tracking: We do not collect any personal data. Your browsing habits stay on your device. • No Ads: Enjoy a distraction-free utility. — FOR POWER USERS — • Multiple Rule Formats: Support for Wildcards and full Regular Expressions (Regex). • Advanced Logic: Use exclusion patterns to prevent loops and capture groups ($1, $2) for complex URL rewriting. • Ultra-Fast DNR Rules: Leverage the modern Declarative Net Request API for lightning-fast, zero-latency redirections before network requests even start. Gain granular control by filtering resource types and HTTP methods. • Sync & Backup: iCloud Sync keeps your rules updated across all your devices. Export/Import JSON for easy backup. — FOR ENTERPRISES & IT ADMINS — • MDM Support: Centrally deploy and manage redirection rules across your organization's devices using Apple's Managed App Configuration (Jamf, Intune, Kandji, etc.). • Enforced Routing & Control: Seamlessly redirect employees during internal system migrations, set up intranet access, and lock down in-app settings to prevent user tampering. For Volume Purchase Program (VPP) customers, we also offer a Pro version with all features unlocked out-of-the-box, ideal for businesses, educational institutions, and organizations of all types. Search for "RedirectWeb Pro" on the App Store. — PRICING — • Start for Free: Enjoy 1 active rule forever. No ads, no time limits. • Pro Unlock: One-time purchase or low-cost subscription for unlimited rules and iCloud Sync. Universal Purchase included. Buy once, use on all devices. — HOW IT WORKS — 1. Install RedirectWeb and enable the extension in Safari. 2. Add a rule from the Library or create your own "From → To" flow. 3. Browse as usual. RedirectWeb handles the rest in the background! — SUPPORT — Questions or feedback? Go to Settings → "Send Feedback" within the app. We listen to our users! Take control of your web links today. Download RedirectWeb and skip the detours.

Screenshots

Private Full Screen Browser4 screens
RedirectWeb4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: RedirectWeb at 93% against Private Full Screen Browser's 52%. RedirectWeb also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.2) and ads (none vs shown). Private Full Screen Browser's advantage is ratings volume (247 vs 74) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Private Full Screen Browser sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and RedirectWeb sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RedirectWeb holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 247 and 74 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of Private Full Screen Browser's written reviews are positive against 93% of RedirectWeb's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Private Full Screen Browser ships an update every 4 months, RedirectWeb fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Private Full Screen Browser versus RedirectWeb: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrivate Full Screen BrowserRedirectWeb
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (247 ratings)4.7 (74 ratings) — better
Positive reviews51.8% of reviews93.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings247 — better74
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB41 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperAnkur DiyoraManabu Nakazawa

Customer experience

Private Full Screen Browser

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

RedirectWeb

All ratings74 ratings
Positive91.9%
Neutral1.4%
Negative6.8%
Written reviews72 reviews
Positive93.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.9%

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

RedirectWeb

From 74 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use and understand
  • 🚀 Works as expected, very fast
  • 💡 Highly customizable with regex
  • ✨ Useful for blocking distractions
  • 🌐 Redirects to privacy frontends

Room to improve

  • ❓ Lacks clear instructions/explanations
  • 🤔 Regex can be tricky for beginners
  • ⚠️ Free version limited to one active rule
  • 🎛️ Interface could be improved for non-techies
  • ❌ Some users report it doesn't work

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
Show 5 more
  • 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
Show 2 more
  • Add hand gestures
  • Remove all icons in full mode

RedirectWeb

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App is too difficult to understand for non-coders
  • Redirection isn't smooth
  • Some users report it doesn't work at all
  • Extension doesn't open other apps as expected

Requested features

5 requests
  • Folders and search feature for created rules
  • More in-depth tutorial for complex redirects
  • Wildcard support in a future update
  • Ability to modify request headers
  • More examples in the help guide for wildcard redirects

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Private Full Screen Browser

One-time1
  • All Features$0.99
2 purchases

RedirectWeb

Subscriptions1
  • Unlock all features (1 year)7 Days trial$1.991 Year
One-time1
  • Unlock all features forever$3.99

Questions

Is Private Full Screen Browser free?
Private Full Screen Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RedirectWeb free?
RedirectWeb is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Private Full Screen Browser or RedirectWeb?
RedirectWeb is rated higher. Private Full Screen Browser averages 4.2 out of 5 from 247 ratings, while RedirectWeb averages 4.7 from 74 ratings.
Do Private Full Screen Browser or RedirectWeb have ads?
Private Full Screen Browser shows ads; RedirectWeb does not.
Which is updated more often, Private Full Screen Browser or RedirectWeb?
Private Full Screen Browser ships an update every 4 months, and RedirectWeb fortnightly. Most recently, Private Full Screen Browser was updated on October 16, 2026 and RedirectWeb on October 16, 2026.

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