# Maxthon Browser vs Kiwi

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Maxthon Browser at none against Kiwi's 2. Maxthon Browser also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (69% vs 52%). Kiwi's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Kiwi sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Maxthon Browser asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Maxthon Browser against 4.6 for Kiwi. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 702 and 326 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 69% of Maxthon Browser's written reviews are positive against 52% of Kiwi's.

Maxthon Browser ships an update every 3 weeks, Kiwi every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Maxthon Browser | Kiwi |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (702 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maxthon-browser/id541052011/reviews) | **[4.6 (326 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kiwi-browser-document-vpn/id6453991209/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **702** | 326 |
| Positive reviews | **69.4% of reviews** | 51.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 62 MB | 110 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Maxthon Technology Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/473194919) | [TIMON SOFTWARE CO., LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1483965968) |

## What reviewers say

### Maxthon Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maxthon-browser/id541052011)

A mobile web browser designed for a streamlined and personalized experience. It offers a fresh interface, enhanced features like customizable favorites, and tools for privacy and eye comfort.

**Highlights:** New UI design, Re-planned homepage layout, Optimized feature layout, Enhanced favorites with text and images, Personalized data treasure chest, Incognito mode, Night mode

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient browsing
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 🔒 Secure and private browsing
- 💡 Useful features like cloud sync and note-taking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 👎 Cluttered and confusing UI after updates
- 🚫 Forced login/account creation

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing and unresponsiveness
- Bookmark and history sync issues
- Incompatibility with older devices
- Problems with file downloads and attachments

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Improved tab management
- Ability to customize homepage and bookmarks
- Better video/audio playback support


### Kiwi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kiwi-browser-document-vpn/id6453991209)

This private browser offers ad blocking and VPN capabilities for a secure online experience. It includes tools like a dictionary, calendar, QR scanner, PDF maker, and a customizable RSS reader for news.

**Highlights:** Private browsing, Ad blocking, Built-in VPN, Dictionary with bubble function, Calendar with lunar support, QR/BAR code scanner, PDF maker from photos, Customizable RSS reader

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| 1 Year Subscription | $24.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast browsing experience
- 🚫 Excellent ad blocking
- 📺 Blocks YouTube ads
- 🎵 Background YouTube Music playback
- 🖼️ YouTube Picture-in-Picture

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Lacks tabs on mobile
- 🐛 YouTube ads still present for some
- 🐛 Pornhub ad is annoying
- 👎 iPhone version is useless for ad blocking
- 👎 Difficult to add extensions

**Reported bugs**

- YouTube ads not blocked for some users
- Annoying ad on Pornhub
- Music stops playing when screen is off
- Cannot delete YouTube Shorts shortcut

**Requested features**

- Add tab button/list for mobile
- Add dark mode
- Add paid option to remove Kiwi's ads
- Add 'Add to Home Screen' option
- Add repeat/loop button for videos


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Maxthon Browser free?

Maxthon Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Kiwi free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Maxthon Browser or Kiwi?

Kiwi is rated higher. Maxthon Browser averages 4.5 out of 5 from 702 ratings, while Kiwi averages 4.6 from 326 ratings.

### Do Maxthon Browser or Kiwi have ads?

Kiwi shows ads; Maxthon Browser does not.

### Which is updated more often, Maxthon Browser or Kiwi?

Maxthon Browser ships an update every 3 weeks, and Kiwi every 8 days. Most recently, Maxthon Browser was updated on October 13, 2026 and Kiwi on October 6, 2026.

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