Comparison

Private Browser vs Emerald Browser

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

Emerald Browser

Browse the web with a clean, distraction-free experience. This browser includes a built-in ad blocker and smart organization tools to help manage your online life. It's designed for professionals and students alike, offering enhanced privacy and customization.

Highlights
  • Ad blocker
  • Smart organization
  • No spyware
  • Customization options
  • Secure browsing
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Emerald is a browser that you can organize. Thanks to Spaces, Folders, Pinned Tabs, Tabbies and Profiles, you can organize your whole internet life. ORGANIZE YOUR WHOLE INTERNET LIFE SPACES - split your browsing into separate Spaces, each with its own name, icon, and custom theme, so different parts of your life stay visually distinct. FOLDERS - group your tabs into folders to keep related work together and your Sidebar clutter-free. PRIVATE FOLDERS - lock sensitive folders behind a password, protected by Face ID, Touch ID, or your passcode. PINNED TABS - pin your most-used tabs to any Space or Folder so they're always one tap or drag away. TABBIES - keep your open tabs organized and accessible without losing track of what you're working on. PROFILES - assign shared or separate accounts and data across your Spaces, so work data stays separate from personal browsing, or shared where you want it. BROWSE WITHOUT DISTRACTIONS NO SPYWARE, NO CLUTTER - a built-in ad blocker and a clean interface keep your browsing focused on what matters. SEARCH THAT KEEPS UP WITH YOU SMART SUGGESTIONS - search across the web, your recents, pinned tabs, and open tabs all at once. SITE SEARCH - search directly within your favorite websites just like you would with a search engine, with built-in and customizable options. SWITCH TO TABS & SPACES - jump straight to an open tab or Space right from the search bar, no digging required. RENAME & EDIT URLs - access all of Emerald's search features even while editing a URL. BUILT FOR EVERY SCREEN SIDEBAR - on iPad, a dedicated sidebar keeps your Spaces, Pinned Tabs, Folders, Tabbies, and Recents within easy reach. FLOATING SEARCH PANEL - a larger search bar on bigger screens with all the same smart features as iPhone. RECENTS - quickly revisit what you were browsing, accessible as a sheet. Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Private Browser3 screens
Emerald Browser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Private Browser at 4.2 against Emerald Browser's 3.8. Private Browser also leads on iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). Emerald Browser's advantage is review sentiment (83% vs 67%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Private Browser holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 12 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of Private Browser's written reviews are positive against 83% of Emerald Browser's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Private Browser ships an update monthly, Emerald Browser fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Private Browser versus Emerald Browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrivate BrowserEmerald Browser
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (5 ratings) — better3.8 (12 ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews83.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings512 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB218 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperMaxim FrolovDario Ortiz

Customer experience

Private Browser

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

Emerald Browser

All ratings12 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

In-app purchases

None

Private Browser

No in-app purchases

None

Emerald Browser

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Private Browser free?
Private Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Emerald Browser free?
Emerald Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Private Browser or Emerald Browser?
Private Browser is rated higher. Private Browser averages 4.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Emerald Browser averages 3.8 from 12 ratings.
Do Private Browser or Emerald Browser have ads?
Neither Private Browser nor Emerald Browser shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Private Browser or Emerald Browser?
Private Browser ships an update monthly, and Emerald Browser fortnightly. Most recently, Private Browser was updated on October 6, 2026 and Emerald Browser on September 24, 2026.

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