Comparison

Private Browser vs BuyIt

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

Head to head
About

Private Browser

A minimalist web browser designed for simplicity and a unique user experience. It offers essential features like tabs and bookmarks with an interface that adapts to your needs.

Highlights
  • Minimalist interface
  • Adaptive UI elements
  • Tabbed browsing
  • Bookmark management
  • Search suggestions
Features
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Loopius is an extremely simple browser with nothing superfluous. Interface elements can seamlessly transform into one another depending on the context, creating a unique user experience. The browser supports basic features such as tabs, bookmarks, and search suggestions.

About

BuyIt

This app offers a secure and discreet way to browse the web, disguised as a shopping list. Protect your confidential searches with PIN protection and a private browser that doesn't store your data.

Highlights
  • Discreet shopping list interface
  • PIN-protected private browser
  • Fast and convenient browsing
  • Bookmark saved sites
  • No browsing data saved
  • Secret notes section
Features
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Your privacy, protected intelligently. Looking for a discreet and secure way to browse the web? Our app is the perfect solution. Designed to look like a simple shopping list, it secretly hides a private browser to protect your privacy and confidential searches. Main Features: - Discreet Interface: Designed to appear as a shopping list app and stay unnoticed. - Fully Functional: Can also be used as a real shopping list, perfect for organizing your purchases. - PIN Protection: Ensures only you can access the browser. - Fast and Convenient Browser: Enjoy a smooth experience for your confidential searches. - Bookmarks: Save your favorite sites for quick and easy access. - Guaranteed Privacy: We do not collect or store your confidential data. No browsing data is saved between sessions, and nothing is shared with the System Browser. - Secret Notes: You can add secret notes in a dedicated hidden section, giving you a secure place to jot down private thoughts and sensitive information. How it works: 1. Initial Setup: On first use, choose a PIN that will serve as your secret access key. 2. Shopping List Mode: Add items to the list as you would with a normal app. 3. Secret Access: When you want to access the private browser, simply enter your PIN instead of adding a new item to the shopping list. Security has never been this practical. Download now and browse with total privacy and confidence.

Screenshots

Private Browser3 screens
BuyIt4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Private Browser at 4.2 against BuyIt's 1.0. Private Browser also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). BuyIt's advantage is iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.0). On price and device support 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. BuyIt sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Private Browser asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Private Browser holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Private Browser has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Private Browser versus BuyIt: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrivate BrowserBuyIt
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (5 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better1
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB49 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperMaxim FrolovKoruApps

Customer experience

Private Browser

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

BuyIt

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Private Browser

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

BuyIt

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$5.99

Questions

Is Private Browser free?
Private Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BuyIt free?
BuyIt is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Private Browser or BuyIt?
Private Browser is rated higher. Private Browser averages 4.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while BuyIt averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Private Browser or BuyIt have ads?
BuyIt shows ads; Private Browser does not.

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