Comparison

SecureSurf Mobile VPN vs VanBrowser

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

Head to head
About

SecureSurf Mobile VPN

This app combines a private browser with a VPN, offering AES-256 encryption and zero logging for enhanced online privacy. Access global streaming services and secure your Wi-Fi connections automatically.

Highlights
  • VPN with AES-256 encryption
  • Built-in private browser
  • Zero logs and tracking
  • Access global streaming platforms
  • Wi-Fi protection
  • 30+ server locations
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Your internet. Your rules. Nobody watching. SecureSurf gives you a VPN with AES-256 encryption and a built-in private browser in one app - the only app where your browsing, your location, and your identity stay yours. PRIVATE BROWSER Browse without a trace. No history, no cookies, no data stored. Every tab closes clean. ULTRA-FAST VPN Connect to 30+ servers worldwide in seconds. AES-256 encryption. Your connection is fully encrypted. Your real IP stays hidden. STREAMING ACCESS Access global streaming platforms and live sports from 30+ server locations worldwide. No buffering. ZERO LOGS, ZERO TRACKING We never store your activity, your IP address, or your session data. Not even we can see what you do online. WI-FI PROTECTION Cafe, airport, hotel - SecureSurf encrypts every connection automatically. WHY SECURESURF IS DIFFERENT Every other VPN makes you use a separate browser. Every other private browser leaves your IP exposed. SecureSurf combines both - in one app: - VPN + Private Browser in one app - Zero activity logs, zero IP logs - 30+ server locations worldwide - AES-256 encryption - Access streaming platforms and live sports from anywhere - Auto-protects every Wi-Fi connection SUBSCRIPTION - A subscription is required to access all features - Cancel before the end of the trial to avoid payment - After the trial, your subscription renews automatically unless cancelled - Manage subscriptions in your Apple ID account settings Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited upon purchase of a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://maxxvpn.net/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://maxxvpn.net/terms.html

About

VanBrowser

A fast, private web browser designed for Apple devices. It prioritizes user control and transparency by avoiding AI features and data collection. Offers advanced tools for inspecting web activity and managing online identities.

Highlights
  • No AI features
  • Advanced web inspection tools
  • Persona-based identity separation
  • Tracker and ad blocking
  • Local data storage
  • Optional iCloud sync
  • Native Apple device design
Features
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Fast, private, and built natively for Mac, iPhone, and iPad, VanBrowser puts you in control of your browsing experience instead of collecting data about it. Many browsers racing to add AI assistants, cloud services, and increasingly complicated and hidden interfaces. VanBrowser takes a different approach. It is a browser first, designed to help you browse the web with more transparency. NO AI. NONE. VanBrowser includes no AI features. No chatbot. No page summaries. No assistant watching what you browse. No prompts asking you to generate content. What you do in VanBrowser never becomes training data for us because we don't collect it in the first place. We don't collect data: You're not the product. Instead of monetizing your browsing activity, we rely on Pro subscriptions and optional tips to support continued development. SEE WHAT THE WEB IS DOING Most browsers hide what happens behind the scenes. VanBrowser puts that information in front of you. A live status bar shows page load times, transferred data, and resource counts as pages load. Open the Cookies, Network, and Page Info panels to inspect what a site sets, requests, and loads. Advanced users can also send and inspect raw web requests directly. PERSONAS: SEPARATE YOUR ONLINE IDENTITIES Keep work and personal accounts separate without juggling multiple browsers. Personas provide isolated browsing environments with their own cookies and device identities, making it easy to: • Stay logged into multiple accounts at the same time • Keep work and personal browsing separate • Open websites as a clean device • Automatically send specific websites to the correct Persona PRIVACY BY DEFAULT VanBrowser blocks many trackers and ads using maintained blocklists and is designed to give you greater control over your browsing data. History, bookmarks, passwords, and settings are stored locally on your Mac by default. If you use multiple devices, you can optionally enable iCloud sync to share supported data through your own iCloud account. VanBrowser is designed to minimize the collection of user data. We do not operate a cloud service for storing your browsing history, bookmarks, passwords, or synced data. BUILT NATIVELY FOR MAC, IPHONE, AND IPAD VanBrowser is designed specifically for macOS, iPhone, and iPad and feels at home here. Features include: • Tabbed browsing • Bookmarks and bookmarks bar • History and downloads • Reader View • Find in Page • Zoom controls • Built-in password vault • Built-in payment card vault • Per-site controls • Accessibility-focused design ACCESSIBILITY FIRST VanBrowser includes support for VoiceOver, Voice Control, and accessibility-focused customization throughout the app. FREE AND PRO VanBrowser is free to use. Upgrade to Pro to unlock iCloud sync, additional Personas, and other advanced features. A browser should work for you, not advertisers, data brokers, or AI companies. VanBrowser is a browser. That's the point. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

SecureSurf Mobile VPN4 screens
VanBrowser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: VanBrowser at 100% against SecureSurf Mobile VPN's 0%. VanBrowser also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.3) and monetization model (freemium vs subscription). SecureSurf Mobile VPN's advantage is ratings volume (28 vs 7). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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. SecureSurf Mobile VPN sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and VanBrowser sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

VanBrowser holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 28 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of SecureSurf Mobile VPN's written reviews are positive against 100% of VanBrowser's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
SecureSurf Mobile VPN versus VanBrowser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSecureSurf Mobile VPNVanBrowser
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (28 ratings)5.0 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings28 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysEvery 3 days
Ads—No
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFreemium — better
Devices—iPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS1817.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB28 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperTVG NK OUVertolini

Customer experience

SecureSurf Mobile VPN

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

VanBrowser

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

SecureSurf Mobile VPN

Subscriptions4
  • Week3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Weekly3 Days trial$12.997 Days
  • Month3 Days trial$29.991 Month
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  • Year3 Days trial$59.991 Year
6 purchases

VanBrowser

Subscriptions2
  • VanBrowser (Monthly)$1.991 Month
  • VanBrowser Pro (Yearly)$19.991 Year
One-time4
  • Small Tip$2.99
  • Medium Tip$6.99
  • Large Tip$12.99
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  • VanBrowser Pro (Lifetime)$49.99

Questions

Is SecureSurf Mobile VPN free?
SecureSurf Mobile VPN is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VanBrowser free?
VanBrowser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SecureSurf Mobile VPN or VanBrowser?
VanBrowser is rated higher. SecureSurf Mobile VPN averages 3.3 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while VanBrowser averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.
Which is updated more often, SecureSurf Mobile VPN or VanBrowser?
SecureSurf Mobile VPN ships an update every 3 days, and VanBrowser every 3 days. Most recently, SecureSurf Mobile VPN was updated on October 5, 2026 and VanBrowser on October 17, 2026.

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