# Kiwi vs Go Browser

Kiwi and Go Browser both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 71% of Go Browser's written reviews are positive against 52% of Kiwi's. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Kiwi sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Go Browser sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Kiwi against 4.7 for Go Browser. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 324 and 527 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 52% of Kiwi's written reviews are positive against 71% of Go Browser's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 8 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Kiwi | Go Browser |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (324 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kiwi-browser-document-vpn/id6453991209/reviews) | **[4.7 (527 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/go-browser-privatepurefast/id6468602783/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 324 | **527** |
| Positive reviews | 51.5% of reviews | **71.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | Every 8 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 110 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [TIMON SOFTWARE CO., LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1483965968) | [DropletApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1710267424) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Go Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/go-browser-privatepurefast/id6468602783)

This web browser prioritizes user privacy with one-tap incognito mode and advanced ad-blocking. It offers efficient deep search and seamless navigation with zoomable pages and easy tab management for a secure and user-friendly browsing experience.

**Highlights:** One-tap incognito mode, Advanced ad-blocking, Deep search capabilities, Zoomable pages, Effortless tab switching, Data clearing

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Plus Yearly | $14.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent private browser
- 👍 Very good app
- 👍 The best App
- 👍 Browser
- 👍 Works great

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't run full-screen on iPad
- 🐛 Opens like a phone version on iPad
- 🐛 Collecting user browser history
- 🐛 Need updates
- 🐛 Not as light

**Reported bugs**

- No Full-Screen Support on iPad
- No es tan ligero

**Requested features**

- Add a dark mode
- Ability to erase speed dial
- Update iOS
- Full-screen support on iPad


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Kiwi free?

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

### Is Go Browser free?

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

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

Go Browser is rated higher. Kiwi averages 4.6 out of 5 from 324 ratings, while Go Browser averages 4.7 from 527 ratings.

### Do Kiwi or Go Browser have ads?

Both Kiwi and Go Browser show ads.

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

Kiwi ships an update every 8 days, and Go Browser every 8 days. Most recently, Kiwi was updated on October 24, 2026 and Go Browser on October 24, 2026.

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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.*