# Browser and Notes for iPad vs RedApp Lite

The clearest difference is review sentiment: RedApp Lite at 77% against Browser and Notes for iPad's 0%. RedApp Lite also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 months). Browser and Notes for iPad's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RedApp Lite sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Browser and Notes for iPad asks for nothing beyond the download.

Browser and Notes for iPad holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RedApp Lite has 392 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of Browser and Notes for iPad's written reviews are positive against 77% of RedApp Lite's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Browser and Notes for iPad ships an update every 6 months, RedApp Lite every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Browser and Notes for iPad | RedApp Lite |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/browser-and-notes-for-ipad/id654669905/reviews)** | [4.6 (392 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/redapp-lite-private-browser/id1427128685/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **392** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **77.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [SHIGETO TAKAGI](https://appshunter.io/developer/519611619) | [Minh Tran](https://appshunter.io/developer/796434996) |

## What reviewers say

### Browser and Notes for iPad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/browser-and-notes-for-ipad/id654669905)

Combines a web browser with a text editor, allowing users to view web pages and write notes simultaneously. Ideal for research and content creation on a tablet.

**Highlights:** Integrated web browser, Up and down text editor, Simultaneous viewing, Content creation tool

**In-app purchases:** none


### RedApp Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/redapp-lite-private-browser/id1427128685)

This app offers a fast, secure, and private browsing experience with extensive customization options. It includes advanced tracking protection, a built-in download manager, and the ability to set it as your default browser on iOS 14.

**Highlights:** Fast and secure private browsing, Advanced tracking and privacy protection, Integrated download and file manager, Customizable appearance and toolbar, Set as default browser (iOS 14+), Video playback and background audio, Widgets for quick access

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip II | $24.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip III | $49.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip IV | $99.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip V | $249.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip VI | $499.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and lightweight
- 🔒 High privacy and security
- 👍 Highly customizable
- 🌟 Ad blocker works well
- 💡 PiP mode is good

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes when opening new tabs
- 🐛 Hangs when switching YouTube playlist videos
- 🐛 App crashes/uninstalls after update
- 🐛 Doesn't save logins
- 🐛 YouTube ads not blocked for some

**Reported bugs**

- Hangs when trying to switch videos in YouTube playlist
- Crashing when opening new tap
- App crashes/uninstalls after update
- Does not save logins
- Pages load in mobile version by default

**Requested features**

- Remove data not linked to you
- Add data not linked to you
- Remove diagnostics
- Add digital fingerprinting blocking
- Option to open links in same tab, new tab, or background


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Browser and Notes for iPad free?

Browser and Notes for iPad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is RedApp Lite free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Browser and Notes for iPad or RedApp Lite?

Browser and Notes for iPad is rated higher. Browser and Notes for iPad averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while RedApp Lite averages 4.6 from 392 ratings.

### Do Browser and Notes for iPad or RedApp Lite have ads?

Browser and Notes for iPad shows ads; RedApp Lite does not.

### Which is updated more often, Browser and Notes for iPad or RedApp Lite?

Browser and Notes for iPad ships an update every 6 months, and RedApp Lite every 5 days. Most recently, Browser and Notes for iPad was updated on October 3, 2026 and RedApp Lite on October 14, 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.*