# Perfect Browser vs ControlWeb

The clearest difference is rating: ControlWeb at 5.0 against Perfect Browser's 3.4. Perfect Browser's advantage is ratings volume (5 vs 1) and device support (4 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Perfect Browser sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and ControlWeb sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ControlWeb holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Perfect Browser has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Perfect Browser ships an update every 2 weeks, ControlWeb weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Perfect Browser | ControlWeb |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/perfect-browser-dark-mode/id6743214939/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/controlweb-browser-and-vpn/id6748946009/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 27 MB | 147 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Noriaki Togashi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1800084826) | [MWELT LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1828172195) |

## What reviewers say

### Perfect Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/perfect-browser-dark-mode/id6743214939)

Enhance your mobile web browsing experience with features like one-handed navigation, dark mode, and content blocking. Enjoy smooth article reading with auto-scrolling and background video playback. Easily share sites with QR codes and utilize AI-powered search.

**Highlights:** One-handed navigation, Dark mode, Word replacement for content blocking, Auto-reload, Auto-scrolling, Picture-in-picture video playback, QR code generation

**Features:** Safari Extension, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly Plan | $1.49 | per month |
| Premium Yearly Plan | $14.99 | per year |


### ControlWeb

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/controlweb-browser-and-vpn/id6748946009)

This app offers a secure, AI-powered browsing experience with a built-in VPN. It features automatic connection to the fastest network routes, incognito mode, and site-specific data control for enhanced privacy. Enjoy fast loading speeds and a clean interface for daily use.

**Highlights:** Auto-VPN for fastest routes, Incognito mode with auto-timer, Control data per site, Shake-to-Shred session wipe, Seamless speed and compression, Clean, mobile-first UI

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Weekly Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| 6 Months Premium | $41.99 | per 6 months |
| Yearly Premium | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Perfect Browser free?

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

### Is ControlWeb free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Perfect Browser or ControlWeb?

ControlWeb is rated higher. Perfect Browser averages 3.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while ControlWeb averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Perfect Browser or ControlWeb have ads?

Neither Perfect Browser nor ControlWeb shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Perfect Browser or ControlWeb?

Perfect Browser ships an update every 2 weeks, and ControlWeb weekly. Most recently, Perfect Browser was updated on November 8, 2026 and ControlWeb on October 30, 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.*