Comparison

InBrowser vs Avast Secure Browser

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

Head to head
About

InBrowser

This app provides a private browsing experience by automatically erasing all browsing data, including history, cookies, and sessions, each time you exit the application. It offers features like tabbed browsing, agent cloaking, and biometric protection for favorite sites, ensuring no trace of your online activity is left behind.

Highlights
  • Automatic data erasure
  • Tabbed browsing
  • Agent cloaking
  • Biometric protection
  • Minimalistic design
  • No ads or toolbars
Features
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InBrowser - An Incognito Browsing App “True incognito mode, all the time” InBrowser is an incognito/private browser for iOS. Each time you exit InBrowser, everything you’ve done in the app will be erased, including history, cookies, and sessions. InBrowser is a feature-rich browser, with privacy baked in. With InBrowser, you can privately check Facebook on a friend’s device, complete sensitive gift shopping, plan a surprise party, search for a medical condition, watch a video, or simply avoid adding to search history. Using InBrowser, you can do all this and more without leaving a single trace. Key features: • Absolutely no data is saved. When you exit InBrowser (or press the “Clear Current History & Cache” tornado button in the InBrowser app), all internet history and browsing data are removed. • Built with 100% SwiftUI InBrowser has been updated and optimized for iOS13+ and is the first privacy browser in the iOS app store to use Apple’s latest framework. • Built for both iPhone and iPad InBrowser is designed from the ground up to work on all iPhones and iPads, regardless of model or screen size. • Tabbed Browsing InBrowser’s tabbed browsing feature gives users the ability to quickly switch between several open web pages within a single browsing session. • You’re in control of your privacy settings Choose your privacy level. InBrowser can remember active tabs, even if you close down the app, and the browser can be manually cleared at any time by pressing the "Clear Current History & Cache" tornado button. Run in the background is enabled by default and can be disabled in the settings. You have the power to choose between automatically deleting data when sending the app to the background or storing it so you can multitask. • Biometrics protection for your Favorite Sites InBrowser allows you to lock your Favorite Sites list using TouchID or FaceID. • Delete InBrowser app data whenever you receive a call InBrowser can automatically clear your cache and browsing data every time you receive a call • Notifications to remind you to clear your internet history InBrowser will notify you if you didn’t clear your cache and browsing data before sending the app to the background. • Change your browser agent with agent cloaking Using agent cloaking, you can make websites think that you're visiting from Safari Desktop, Chrome, Internet Explorer, Firefox, or iOS, giving you richer and more complete browsing experience. Please note that this won’t work on pages that are responsive. • Designed for the optimal private browsing experience InBrowser features a minimalistic design meant to enhance your browsing experience. We add no injected or targeted ads, no junk, and no extra toolbars - just maximum space for your private browsing experience. • Free forever! InBrowser will always be free of charge: there are no hidden fees associated with the app and we do not collect or sell your browsing data. Important: Please note that InBrowser isn't an anonymous proxy such as The Onion Router (Tor) or a VPN; we're an incognito and private browser app only. Quick FAQ Who makes InBrowser? InBrowser is brought to you by Private Internet Access, a paid subscription VPN service. We offer a free private browser as a way to educate the world about privacy and raise awareness about our VPN brand. How does InBrowser make money? We offer a free private browser as a way to educate the world about privacy and raise awareness about our VPN brand. If you like InBrowser, please consider signing up for Private Internet Access. Does InBrowser keep a copy of my internet activity? No, as part of our longstanding commitment to privacy and security, InBrowser respects the privacy of its users. We do not collect, store, or sell any personal information from InBrowser users.

About

Avast Secure Browser

This browser prioritizes your online privacy and security with built-in VPN, ad-blocking, and data encryption. It protects you from trackers and ISPs, ensuring your browsing is truly private and secure. Enjoy faster browsing without ads and sync your encrypted data across devices.

Highlights
  • Built-in VPN
  • Ad blocker
  • Data encryption
  • Automatic privacy protection
  • Faster browsing
  • Cross-platform sync
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Over 400 million users trust Avast! Avast Secure Browser is a next generation browser that is designed from the ground up for unparalleled privacy and security with built-in VPN, ad-blocker, and complete data encryption. Did you know other "private browsers" do not actually make you invisible? For real privacy and security, you need built-in VPN and total data encryption. Avast Secure Browser has all the browsing tools you love plus all the privacy tools you need for secure browsing that’s actually private. Download the best encrypted private browser for iOS today! BROWSER FEATURES Automatic Privacy: Avast Secure Browser keeps you hidden from the prying eyes of hackers, trackers, and ISPs. Browse securely with powerful privacy tools such as built-in VPN, ad blocker and full data encryption. Browse Faster Without Ads: Avast Secure Browser automatically blocks ads and trackers that slow you down. Powerful Encryption: Your browsing data is protected and private. This is incognito mode that is actually incognito and convenient. That means your bookmarks, IP address and browsing history are all encrypted and kept private and secure. Built-In VPN: Secure your mobile device and unblock the internet with fast VPN protection. Secure Cross Platform Sync: Sync your encrypted bookmarks and browser history with Avast Secure Browser.

Screenshots

InBrowser4 screens
Avast Secure Browser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Avast Secure Browser at 4.7 against InBrowser's 4.2. Avast Secure Browser also leads on review sentiment (79% vs 50%). InBrowser's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Avast Secure Browser sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. InBrowser asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Avast Secure Browser holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 987 and 2.1K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of InBrowser's written reviews are positive against 79% of Avast Secure Browser's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

InBrowser ships an update every 2 months, Avast Secure Browser every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on September 30, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
InBrowser versus Avast Secure Browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInBrowserAvast Secure Browser
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (987 ratings)4.7 (2.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.3% of reviews79.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings9872.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB110 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperPrivate Internet Access, Inc.AVAST Software s.r.o

Customer experience

InBrowser

All ratings987 ratings
Positive79.5%
Neutral6.2%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews159 reviews
Positive50.3%
Neutral11.3%
Negative38.4%

Avast Secure Browser

All ratings2,065 ratings
Positive91.6%
Neutral3.1%
Negative5.4%
Written reviews498 reviews
Positive79.1%
Neutral7.0%
Negative13.9%

User reviews

InBrowser

From 987 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 🔒 Provides privacy
  • 👍 Good search engines
  • 🚀 Lightweight and fast

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Freezes and crashes
  • 🔒 Limited privacy options
  • 👎 Buggy and unreliable
  • 🔋 Drains battery

Avast Secure Browser

From 2.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and efficient
  • 🔒 Secure and private
  • 👍 User-friendly
  • 🚀 Quick and responsive
  • 👍 Excellent protection

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
  • 💰 Paywall for premium features
  • 🔋 Can slow down device performance
  • 🔍 Limited customization options
  • 🤖 Aggressive ad/upsell tactics

Bugs and requests

InBrowser

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Searches not working
  • Inability to scroll through pages
  • Frequent freezing and crashes
  • Incompatibility with newer devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Ability to disable JavaScript
  • More customization options
  • Support for opening links in new tabs

Avast Secure Browser

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Sync issues between mobile and desktop
  • Compatibility problems with certain websites
  • VPN disconnects unexpectedly
  • Ad blocker not working as expected

Requested features

5 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Improved tab management
  • Sync bookmarks/history across devices
  • More granular privacy controls
  • Better integration with other Avast products

In-app purchases

None

InBrowser

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Avast Secure Browser

Subscriptions6
  • Avast Pro 1 Month7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Avast Pro 1 Month7 Days trial5 variants$7.491 Month
  • Avast Pro 1 Month7 Days trial$9.991 Month
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  • Avast Pro 12 Months7 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Avast Pro 12 Months$29.991 Year
  • Avast Pro 12 Months7 Days trial2 variants$29.991 Year

Questions

Is InBrowser free?
InBrowser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Avast Secure Browser free?
Avast Secure Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, InBrowser or Avast Secure Browser?
Avast Secure Browser is rated higher. InBrowser averages 4.2 out of 5 from 987 ratings, while Avast Secure Browser averages 4.7 from 2.1K ratings.
Do InBrowser or Avast Secure Browser have ads?
Neither InBrowser nor Avast Secure Browser shows ads.
Which is updated more often, InBrowser or Avast Secure Browser?
InBrowser ships an update every 2 months, and Avast Secure Browser every 5 weeks. Most recently, InBrowser was updated on September 30, 2026 and Avast Secure Browser on September 30, 2026.

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