Comparison

LavaRock vs Purus

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

Head to head
About

LavaRock

A privacy-focused web browser designed to offer an alternative to mainstream options. It emphasizes user data protection, offering private browsing modes and features to block trackers and malware.

Highlights
  • Private browsing mode (Eruption mode)
  • Tracker and malware prevention (AfterBurner)
  • No user data collection or sale
  • No account required
  • Intuitive navigation gestures
Features
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From the depths of a volcano, forged in magma, became a new web browser called LavaRock. We wanted to create a web browser free of big data and an alternative from the current four web browsers in the ecosystem. Use Eruption mode for private browsing, swipe back and forth to go back and forwards in history, enjoy a fresh look and a new feeling browser. At Independent LLC we do not take your data and use it for training AI models or sell your user information. Most Companies require you to sign in and make an account. We do not, We are making a web browser that does not form to normal business models. We are creating a web browser For the People. We are Refining Digital Freedom, and LavaRock is our new Flagship program that will continue to get better overtime. New features, Content blockers and other things to come soon. We value your privacy and do not try to harvest your search history and other items. LavaRock is a cool web browser, We give you modes like eruption mode which prevents your browsing data to be stored on the app (Use the Mountain Icon to see this page) and we have a feature that we are trying to continuously update to help prevent trackers, malware and ads called AfterBurner. (Unexpected results can occur while using AfterBurner Let us know about any feedback, we want to hear it to create a great browsing experience.

About

Purus

This browser prioritizes privacy and safety by filtering explicit content, ads, and trackers directly on your device. It offers multiple layers of protection without collecting user data, and an optional AI feature for real-time image scanning.

Highlights
  • On-device content filtering
  • Eight independent protection layers
  • No data collection or logging
  • Built-in ad and tracker blocking
  • Real-time image scanning (optional AI)
  • Network-level DNS filtering
Features
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Purus is the browser built to keep the web clean — entirely on your device. One-time setup. No account. No servers collecting your data. Just open it and browse. Accountability without surveillance. Explicit content, ads, trackers, and unsafe searches get filtered automatically — layer after layer, on every single request, with nothing logged, reported, or sent to anyone. Eight independent layers of protection work together: domain blocking, encrypted DNS filtering, keyword detection, built-in ad and tracker blocking, safe search enforcement, and more. Protection that doesn't stop at this app. Purus's DNS filtering works at the network level — so explicit domains stay blocked even if you or your kids open a different browser. It's the one layer that holds no matter where you're browsing from. Why Purus is different Real ad and tracker blocking, built in. Not a side feature — Purus blocks ads and trackers on every site you visit, the same way a dedicated ad-blocker extension would, except it's already running the moment you open the app. Eight independent filtering layers working together — not just one basic blocklist doing all the work. No servers of our own — we don't collect, see, or store what you search or browse. No account and no subscription required to use the core browser — download it and it just works. TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram, X, Pinterest, and Tumblr are blocked entirely. Search filtering is enforced on YouTube, Facebook, and Reddit. Safe Search is enforced across Google, DuckDuckGo, Bing, Yahoo, and more. YouTube Restricted Mode is enabled automatically — zero setup required. A real browser underneath it all — clean interface, tabs, bookmarks, downloads, everything you'd expect, minus the mess. PurusAI: go beyond blocklists (optional) Blocklists can only catch what's already been reported — they can't see what's actually on a page. PurusAI adds real-time, on-device image scanning that looks at the content itself as you browse, and automatically blurs explicit images the moment they'd otherwise load — on any site, not just the ones on a curated list. It runs entirely on your device. No image, page, or result is ever sent anywhere — the same privacy commitment as the rest of Purus, extended to the newest layer of protection. PurusAI is available as an optional subscription; everything above is fully functional for free. Built for Individuals working toward freedom from pornography who want a real, private line of defense — accountability without a partner reading reports or a dashboard someone else checks, just protection that works quietly, on your terms. Parents who want to reduce what reaches their kids' devices without turning their phone into a surveillance tool — pair Purus with iOS Screen Time restrictions for full effect. Faith communities looking for a browser aligned with their values. Anyone who wants the internet to feel a little safer (and a lot faster) by default. Purus isn't trying to be everything. It's a focused, native iOS browser that filters explicit content, ads, and unsafe searches automatically — so you don't have to think about it every time you open it. No filter is perfect, and Purus doesn't claim to catch everything. What it does do: stack eight layers of protection — nine with PurusAI — so the vast majority of explicit content, intrusive ads, and unsafe searches never reach you in the first place. https://www.purusai.com/terms https://www.purusai.com/privacy

Screenshots

LavaRock4 screens
Purus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Purus at 5.0 against LavaRock's 3.0. LavaRock's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ratings volume, ads 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. Purus sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. LavaRock asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Purus holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 5 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
LavaRock versus Purus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLavaRockPurus
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings25 — better
Update frequencyEvery 12 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB27 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperIndependent L.L.C.Nicholas Soter

Customer experience

LavaRock

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Purus

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

LavaRock

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Purus

Subscriptions2
  • PurusAI Monthly$4.991 Month
  • PurusAI Yearly$49.991 Year

Questions

Is LavaRock free?
LavaRock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Purus free?
Purus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, LavaRock or Purus?
Purus is rated higher. LavaRock averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Purus averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do LavaRock or Purus have ads?
Neither LavaRock nor Purus shows ads.

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