Comparison

Dark Web Browser vs Psylo

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

Head to head
About

Dark Web Browser

Browse the internet privately and securely without tracking. This app offers anonymous browsing and a VPN proxy to protect your data and IP address on public Wi-Fi.

Highlights
  • Private browsing mode
  • Secure VPN connection
  • High-speed connection
  • One-tap VPN connection
  • No registration or logs
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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Anonymous Browser — Enjoy private, secure internet access with zero tracking. The easy way to browse safely and keep your personal data protected online. This browser lets you visit websites without saving your history, cookies, or any personal data. Plus, a device-wide VPN proxy secures your connection on public Wi-Fi and hides your IP address, adding an extra layer of privacy and protection. Features: • Private browsing mode - no history or traces • Secure VPN connection with encryption • High-speed and stable connection • One-tap connection • No registration or logs • Simple and user-friendly interface Legal Information: This app provides a VPN service in accordance with App Store Guideline 5.4. All VPN connections are made using publicly available servers, and user traffic is not stored. The VPN service is not used to bypass regional restrictions and is intended solely to protect user privacy and security when using the internet. The PREMIUM subscription is $4.99 ​​per week or $34.99 per month (prices for customers outside the US will vary) and will be charged to the user's iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. All prices include applicable local sales taxes. Subscriptions automatically renew and will be charged within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period at the original purchase price. Subscriptions can be canceled at any time in your iTunes and App Store Apple ID settings, but refunds will not be provided for any unused portion of the term. Privacy Policy: https://deveem.io/privacy/pb/tc_en.html Terms of Use: https://deveem.io/privacy/pb/pp_en.html

About

Psylo

This private browser offers true tab isolation, with each tab acting as a separate silo. Assign unique proxy locations to each silo for enhanced privacy and security. It blocks trackers, ads, and prevents fingerprinting, providing a secure browsing experience.

Highlights
  • True tab isolation
  • Per-silo proxy assignment
  • 40+ global proxy locations
  • No-log proxy network
  • Automatic HTTPS upgrades
  • DNS-level tracker blocking
  • Content filtering
Features
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The most private browser for iPhone. Every tab is completely isolated: separate cookies, storage, and its own IP address from 40+ global proxy servers. Built by Mysk, featured on TechRadar. BROWSE THE WEB IN SILOS - True Tab Isolation: Every tab is its own “silo” with separate storage, cookies, and even IP address. - Per-Silo Proxy: Assign any of our 40+ global proxy locations to each silo - place one in Canada, another in Germany, a third in Brazil, and more. FAST, NO-LOG, PRIVATE PROXIES - Global Proxy Network: Access 40+ high-performance proxy servers worldwide, and no logs are ever kept. - Built-in Security: Automatic HTTPS upgrades, DNS-level tracker blocking, and more — no configuration required. ALWAYS-ON, SELF-CONTAINED, PRIVACY - Silos never share data and are always connected to our proxies, so you’re protected without having to remember a VPN switch. - Psylo does not interfere or change your system's settings or other installed VPNs — all protections live inside the app ANTI-TRACKING BEYOND A VPN - Deep Integration: Psylo’s proxy network and browser work together to block fingerprinting that VPNs can’t offer. - Smart Location Spoofing: Psylo matches your system's locale and timezone to your proxy’s location, preventing a common tracking method that would reveal your location even with a VPN turned on. - Content Filtering: Block ads, cookie banners, app-install popups, and other web annoyances. - URL Tracking Cleaner: Automatically strips tracking parameters from URLs as you browse. PRIVATE WEB APPS - Ditch native apps: Use web versions (PWAs) of X, Instagram, LinkedIn, and enjoy Psylo’s full privacy protections. - Multiple accounts: Run side-by-side instances without cross-tracking. EPHEMERAL AND PERSISTENT MODES - Persistent Silos: For long-term browsing and web apps. - Ephemeral Silos: Auto-purge on close for one-off sessions. NO-FRILLS, PRIVACY FIRST - Zero Web3 tokens, no AI agents — just privacy. - Detailed SSL/TLS certificate viewer - Search Engines: Set a default search engine or add your own custom engines. --- TRY PSYLO FREE TODAY — NO ACCOUNT REQUIRED, EVER Enjoy all of Psylo's features for up to 7 days, no account required! Psylo is offered as a monthly or annual in-app subscription, giving you full access to our network of 40+ high-speed, no-log proxy servers in the United States, Canada, Germany, the United Kingdom, Brazil, Australia, Japan, and more. Every plan includes 100 GB of bandwidth per month, which automatically renews on the first day of each month. --- ABOUT MYSK Mysk is a team of two from Canada and Germany with over 20 years of industry experience, most recently in cybersecurity and mobile-app privacy research. Since 2020, we’ve been uncovering how online trackers and fingerprinting work. Psylo is the culmination of our investigations, bringing you unparalleled privacy on the go. --- LEGAL Terms of Use: https://psylo.app/legal/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://psylo.app/legal/privacy/ --- DISCLAIMER While Psylo provides robust, built‑in protections against tracking and fingerprinting, no system can guarantee absolute privacy. Tracking technologies and countermeasures are constantly evolving. Mysk strives to continuously update and enhance Psylo’s protections to keep pace with new methods of tracking.

Screenshots

Dark Web Browser4 screens
Psylo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Dark Web Browser at free with in-app purchases against Psylo's subscription. Dark Web Browser also leads on ratings volume (151 vs 40) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.4). Psylo's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. Dark Web Browser sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Psylo sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dark Web Browser holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 151 and 40 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Dark Web Browser's written reviews are positive against 62% of Psylo's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dark Web Browser ships an update every 5 days, Psylo every 9 days. Both last shipped on September 21, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Dark Web Browser versus Psylo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDark Web BrowserPsylo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (151 ratings) — better4.4 (40 ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better62.2% of reviews
Number of ratings151 — better40
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 9 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.4
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB25 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperDeveem LLCMysk Inc.

Customer experience

Dark Web Browser

All ratings151 ratings
Positive88.7%
Neutral4.0%
Negative7.3%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Psylo

All ratings40 ratings
Positive82.5%
Neutral2.5%
Negative15.0%
Written reviews37 reviews
Positive62.2%
Neutral8.1%
Negative29.7%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Dark Web Browser

Subscriptions4
  • Paywall.Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Paywall.Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Paywall.Annual3 Days trial$34.991 Year
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  • Paywall.Annual$34.991 Year
4 purchases

Psylo

Subscriptions4
  • Psylo Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Psylo (Monthly)$10.991 Month
  • Psylo (Annual)$69.991 Year
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  • Psylo Annual$69.991 Year

Questions

Is Dark Web Browser free?
Dark Web Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Psylo free?
Psylo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Dark Web Browser or Psylo?
Dark Web Browser is rated higher. Dark Web Browser averages 4.6 out of 5 from 151 ratings, while Psylo averages 4.4 from 40 ratings.
Do Dark Web Browser or Psylo have ads?
Dark Web Browser shows ads; Psylo does not.
Which is updated more often, Dark Web Browser or Psylo?
Dark Web Browser ships an update every 5 days, and Psylo every 9 days. Most recently, Dark Web Browser was updated on September 21, 2026 and Psylo on September 21, 2026.

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