# browser and notes vs CC Browser

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: browser and notes at none against CC Browser's 3. browser and notes also leads on iOS requirement (6.0 vs 17.6). CC Browser's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 8 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CC Browser sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. browser and notes asks for nothing beyond the download.

browser and notes ships an update every 8 months, CC Browser fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | browser and notes | CC Browser |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Size | 4 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [SHIGETO TAKAGI](https://appshunter.io/developer/519611619) | [艳青 蔡](https://appshunter.io/developer/1854271802) |

## What reviewers say

### browser and notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/browser-and-notes/id650506602)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### CC Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cc-browser-private-and-secure/id6761178799)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CC Browser Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| CC Browser Pro Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Web Resource Pack | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is browser and notes free?

browser and notes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is CC Browser free?

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

### Do browser and notes or CC Browser have ads?

browser and notes shows ads; CC Browser does not.

### Which is updated more often, browser and notes or CC Browser?

browser and notes ships an update every 8 months, and CC Browser fortnightly. Most recently, browser and notes was updated on September 24, 2026 and CC Browser on September 24, 2026.

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