# Google Chrome vs Firefox Fast & Private Browser

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Firefox Fast & Private Browser at none against Google Chrome's 25. Firefox Fast & Private Browser also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Google Chrome's advantage is ratings volume (3.9M vs 217K) and review sentiment (61% vs 45%). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Google Chrome sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Firefox Fast & Private Browser asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Google Chrome against 4.6 for Firefox Fast & Private Browser. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Google Chrome has 3.9M ratings behind it against 217K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 61% of Google Chrome's written reviews are positive against 45% of Firefox Fast & Private Browser's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Google Chrome | Firefox Fast & Private Browser |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (3.9M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-chrome/id535886823/reviews)** | [4.6 (217K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firefox-fast-and-private-browser/id989804926/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.9M** | 217K |
| Positive reviews | **60.8% of reviews** | 45.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#2** | #26 |
| Size | 410 MB | 363 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) | [Mozilla](https://appshunter.io/developer/380366936) |

## What reviewers say

### Google Chrome

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-chrome/id535886823)

**Currently charting:** #2 Top Free · Utilities, #35 Top Free (US App Store)

This web browser offers fast and secure internet access, integrating Google Search and Lens for quick information retrieval. It provides robust security features like enhanced protection and password management, and syncs your data across devices for seamless browsing.

**Highlights:** Fast and secure browsing, Google Search and Lens integration, Enhanced protection mode, Password manager, Cross-device sync, Tab groups, Autofill

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 GB | $1.99 | per month |
| 100 GB | $1.99 | per month |
| 200 GB | $2.99 | per month |
| 200 GB | $2.99 | per month |
| Google AI Plus (400 GB) | $4.99 | per month |
| Google AI Plus (2 TB) | $9.99 | per month |
| Google AI Plus (2 TB) | $9.99 | per month |
| 100 GB | $19.99 | per year |
| 100 GB | $19.99 | per year |
| 100 GB | $19.99 | per year |
| 5 TB | $24.99 | per month |
| 200 GB | $29.99 | per year |
| 2 TB | $99.99 | per year |
| 30 TB | $149.99 | per month |
| Google AI Ultra (30 TB) | $249.99 | per month |
| 5 TB | $249.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 👍 Seamless syncing across devices
- 🔒 Robust security features
- 💡 Useful integration with other Google services

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Unreliable search results
- 💤 Slow page loading
- 🔒 Privacy concerns
- 🤔 Counterintuitive UI changes

**Reported bugs**

- Keyboard issues and lags
- Inconsistent behavior when closing tabs
- Unreliable bookmark syncing
- Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Customizable UI and layout options
- Improved tab management and session recovery
- Better support for extensions and add-ons
- Enhanced password management and syncing


### Firefox Fast & Private Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firefox-fast-and-private-browser/id989804926)

**Currently charting:** #26 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** Enhanced Tracking Protection, Private browsing mode, Page summaries, Built-in password manager, Reader Mode, Sync across devices

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 🔒 Secure and privacy-focused
- 👍 Great alternative to Chrome and Safari
- 💡 Useful sync functionality across devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and unstable, crashes frequently
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 👎 Cluttered and confusing UI, especially on iPad
- 🤔 Lack of customization and extension options

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Google Chrome free?

Google Chrome is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Firefox Fast & Private Browser free?

Firefox Fast & Private Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Google Chrome or Firefox Fast & Private Browser?

Google Chrome is rated higher. Google Chrome averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.9M ratings, while Firefox Fast & Private Browser averages 4.6 from 217K ratings.

### Do Google Chrome or Firefox Fast & Private Browser have ads?

Google Chrome shows ads; Firefox Fast & Private Browser does not.

### Which is updated more often, Google Chrome or Firefox Fast & Private Browser?

Google Chrome ships an update weekly, and Firefox Fast & Private Browser weekly. Most recently, Google Chrome was updated on September 24, 2026 and Firefox Fast & Private Browser on September 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Google Chrome or Firefox Fast & Private Browser?

Google Chrome currently peaks at #2 in the App Store charts, and Firefox Fast & Private Browser at #26. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*