Comparison

Smart Search & Web Browser vs Von VPN, Private Browser Proxy

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

Head to head
About

Smart Search & Web Browser

This app offers a streamlined web browsing experience with enhanced search capabilities. It features rapid switching between search engines, ad blocking, and AI integration for efficient information retrieval. Customize your view with themes and personalized news feeds.

Highlights
  • Fast switching between search sources
  • AI integration (ChatGPT)
  • Ad blocking and data saving
  • Customizable themes and backgrounds
  • Built-in voice input and QR scanner
  • Personalized news feed
  • Autocomplete queries
Features
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Smart Search is a fast and easy app for surfing Web focused on better search experience.  Save your time using fast switching between search sources and you will find needed information fast and more effective. More than 10 million users, 5 stars rating on the App Store. It just works as you expect! Smart Search app is much more convenient than other browsers like Opera, Firefox or Chrome. Download this app, place the icon on the main screen of your iPhone and you will never regret about it! COMMENTS OF OUR USERS "This is now my favorite app for searching the Web. Very fast, easy to use and intuitive. Not a lot of clutter, easy to read and does exactly what I need it for!" "I use it heavily every day and there is nothing comparable out there!" "All I can say is wow! Really love this better then any of the other browsers. Very easy on the eyes." "Outstanding supersedes many apps. Keep up the good work." "Compared to other browsers, this one is easy to navigate and is designed much better for viewing webpages on your phone. It's much faster than Safari and doesn't crash at all" KEY ADVANTAGES + Rapid launch + Rich-featured search box and the ability to search in many services (Google, Bing, Yahoo, YouTube, Images, Facebook, Twitter, Amazon, eBay, Translate, Wikipedia) + Integrated access to ChatGPT neuronet + Color design themes and gallery of backgrounds + Advanced features for effective browsing and sharing content + Powerful ad blocking and data saving + Built-in voice input and QR code scanner + Personalized news feed KEY FEATURES 1. One-touch access to search and favourites 2. Autocomplete queries while typing 3. Fast switching search services using swipe 4. Built-in collection of popular websites includes news, sports and social networks. 5. Easy managing of bookmarks list 6. Fullscreen mode 7. Visual history and tabs navigation 8. Integrated readability function for transforming large articles into convenient view for reading 9. Wide range of options for customisation 10. Interactive page with various widgets: Inspiring Quotes, Search Trends, App of The Week and others IMPORTANT NOTE If you faced a bug, please contact us directly from the app or just write details to email: support@smartsearchapp.com If you like the app, please post a review on the App Store and share link to the app with your friends. Enjoy browsing Web with Smart Search!

About

Von VPN, Private Browser Proxy

Browse the internet privately and securely without being tracked. This app hides your location and IP address, offering fast, anonymous connections on any network, including public Wi-Fi. Enjoy unlimited data and bandwidth with a simple one-tap connection.

Highlights
  • Hide location and IP address
  • Anonymous browsing
  • Secure public Wi-Fi
  • Ultra-fast global servers
  • Unlimited data and bandwidth
  • One-tap connection
  • 24/7 customer support
Features
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Coming online doesn’t have to mean being discovered. Hide your location and IP address. Connect easily from anywhere, to anywhere but stay anonymous. Stay safe and browse the internet without being watched and tracked on public Wi-Fi or any other network. Features: ◉ Ultra Fast Servers Globally ◉ No Registration or Login required ◉ Unlimited time, Unlimited data, Unlimited bandwidth ◉ No Log is saved from users ◉ Simple, One Single Tap to be Connected ◉ 24/7 customer support Length of subscription: ◉ 1 month ◉ 1 year with 3 days free trail No Commitment. Cancel Anytime You can restore your paid in app purchases without paying again and access all premium servers. Follow these steps 1. Open the app 2. Click on Bottom Left to open the Settings 3. Click on ‘Restore’ to re-activate your in app purchases again 4. DONE For more details see Subscription Terms of Use : https://sites.google.com/view/vpn-subscription-terms/home We’d love to hear from YOU! Drop us a line about VON VPN - Email: thesolutioncat@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/solution.cat Instagram: www.instagram.com/solutioncatltd

Screenshots

Smart Search & Web Browser4 screens
Von VPN, Private Browser Proxy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Von VPN, Private Browser Proxy at none against Smart Search & Web Browser's shown. Von VPN, Private Browser Proxy also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 3 months). Smart Search & Web Browser's advantage is ratings volume (12K vs 26). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases 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. Smart Search & Web Browser sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Von VPN, Private Browser Proxy sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Smart Search & Web Browser against 4.6 for Von VPN, Private Browser Proxy. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart Search & Web Browser has 12K ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of Smart Search & Web Browser's written reviews are positive against 80% of Von VPN, Private Browser Proxy's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smart Search & Web Browser ships an update every 3 months, Von VPN, Private Browser Proxy every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Smart Search & Web Browser versus Von VPN, Private Browser Proxy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmart Search & Web BrowserVon VPN, Private Browser Proxy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (12K ratings)4.6 (26 ratings) — better
Positive reviews81.3% of reviews — better80.0% of reviews
Number of ratings12K — better26
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB37 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperReactive Phone Ltd.Solution Cat Limited

Customer experience

Smart Search & Web Browser

All ratings11,758 ratings
Positive87.3%
Neutral4.7%
Negative8.0%
Written reviews656 reviews
Positive81.3%
Neutral5.3%
Negative13.4%

Von VPN, Private Browser Proxy

All ratings26 ratings
Positive88.5%
Neutral3.8%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

Bugs and requests

Smart Search & Web Browser

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes and freezes
  • Automatic language switching issues
  • Broken back button functionality
  • Compatibility problems on iPad

Requested features

5 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Improved ad-blocking functionality
  • Ability to save search history
  • Support for more search engines
  • Better integration with other apps

Von VPN, Private Browser Proxy

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Smart Search & Web Browser

One-time4
  • Support developer$0.99
  • Full version without ads$0.99
  • Pro version without ads$1.99
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  • Pro version without ads$2.99
3 purchases

Von VPN, Private Browser Proxy

Subscriptions3
  • VON VPN Monthly Premium3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • VON VPN Yearly Premium2 variants$49.991 Year
  • VON VPN Yearly Subscription$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Smart Search & Web Browser free?
Smart Search & Web Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Von VPN, Private Browser Proxy free?
Von VPN, Private Browser Proxy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Smart Search & Web Browser or Von VPN, Private Browser Proxy?
Von VPN, Private Browser Proxy is rated higher. Smart Search & Web Browser averages 4.5 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while Von VPN, Private Browser Proxy averages 4.6 from 26 ratings.
Do Smart Search & Web Browser or Von VPN, Private Browser Proxy have ads?
Smart Search & Web Browser shows ads; Von VPN, Private Browser Proxy does not.
Which is updated more often, Smart Search & Web Browser or Von VPN, Private Browser Proxy?
Smart Search & Web Browser ships an update every 3 months, and Von VPN, Private Browser Proxy every 4 weeks. Most recently, Smart Search & Web Browser was updated on November 5, 2026 and Von VPN, Private Browser Proxy on November 3, 2026.

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