Comparison

Nova Browser vs Secure Private Web Browser

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

Head to head
About

Nova Browser

This app provides essential web access for users who have removed traditional browsers to minimize distractions. It offers a simple interface with a text box and a "Go" button, ensuring all browsing data is erased upon closing.

Highlights
  • Radically simple interface
  • No tabs, bookmarks, or suggestions
  • Zero tracking and temptation
  • Automatic data erasure on close
  • Privacy-focused design
  • Essential web access only
Features
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Nova Browser: Your Minimalist Link Opener Nova Browser is designed for people who've removed browsers from their phones to stay focused, but still need occasional web access. WHY NOVA BROWSER? You've taken the brave step of deleting Safari and other browsers to avoid mindless scrolling and social media rabbit holes. But sometimes you need to open a link someone sent you, access a web page in an emergency, or check something important online. Nova Browser solves this without compromising your digital minimalism. RADICALLY SIMPLE Nova Browser has exactly two things: a text box and a "Go" button. That's it. No tabs, no bookmarks, no suggestions, no endless features trying to keep you engaged. ZERO TRACKING, ZERO TEMPTATION Every time you close Nova Browser, everything disappears. No browsing history. No saved passwords. No cookies. No cache. No autofill data. You can't accidentally stay logged into social media. You can't mindlessly check sites. You simply can't build browsing habits. HOW IT WORKS Open Nova Browser. Paste or type a URL. Tap "Go". View the page. Close the app when done. Everything is erased. PERFECT FOR Digital minimalists who removed their browsers. People recovering from social media addiction. Anyone practicing intentional phone usage. Parents who want kids to have emergency web access only. People doing a digital detox but need basic connectivity. WHAT NOVA BROWSER DOESN'T HAVE No tabs or windows. No bookmarks or favorites. No browsing history. No saved passwords. No news feed or suggestions. No analytics or tracking. No ads or monetization. PRIVACY FIRST We don't collect, store, or transmit any data about your browsing. We don't even have servers. What you view in Nova Browser stays on your device until you close the app, then it's gone forever. JOIN THE MINIMALIST MOVEMENT Nova Browser isn't trying to compete with full-featured browsers. We're doing the opposite. We're helping you stay free from the attention economy while maintaining the practical ability to access the web when truly needed. Download Nova Browser and keep your digital minimalism intact.

About

Secure Private Web Browser

This browser offers a secure and private browsing experience by creating temporary sessions that automatically clear data. It provides access control and allows users to choose what data to save or discard.

Highlights
  • Temporary browsing sessions
  • Automatic session removal
  • Face ID and PIN protection
  • Quick Clear function
  • Background protection blur
  • Save Favorite tabs (paid)
Features
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Secure Private Web Browser is a security-focused browser built to give you full control over how and when your browsing data exists. Each launch creates a new temporary browsing session. No history is recorded, nothing is restored later, and all temporary tabs are removed automatically when you close the app or clear the session. You always decide what stays and what disappears. Secure access control Restrict access to the app using Face ID or a PIN of your choice. When protection is enabled, authentication is required at launch and every time the app returns from the background. Until verification is completed, web content remains locked. Temporary vs saved tabs Secure Private Web Browser clearly separates browsing into two distinct tab types: • Temporary tabs are created during regular browsing and exist only within the current app session. They are removed when the app is closed or when quick clear is used. • Favorite tabs are added only by explicit user action and remain available across app launches. This separation makes it easy to understand which tabs are session-based and which are intentionally preserved. Quick clear A single action instantly closes all temporary tabs and removes session data, while saved tabs remain untouched. Background protection When the app is minimized or appears in the app switcher, active content is concealed using a protective blur. If access protection is enabled, authentication is required again when returning to the app. Data handling principles • Browsing activity is not logged • Temporary tabs are never restored • Any data retention requires deliberate user action • PINs and passwords are never stored in readable form FREE AND PAID OPTIONS Some functionality requires a paid subscription. FREE ACCESS The free version includes: – Temporary browsing sessions – Automatic session removal after closing – Face ID and PIN protection – Quick Clear The following features require a paid subscription: PAID SUBSCRIPTION – Save Favorite tabs between sessions – Keep selected websites available for future visits – Access Personal Private Space Secure Private Web Browser provides a controlled, security-oriented browsing experience where access, visibility, and data persistence are always defined by you. Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1akmeKHCsDIeG7efAoJ__wLkaMMPd00iLQQmf66YbToY/edit?usp=sharing Terms & Conditions: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bG2933dO9NFnhG6ryAM0oN1zMTSMS9Trn0uyck__7o0/edit?usp=sharing

Screenshots

Nova Browser4 screens
Secure Private Web Browser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Nova Browser at none against Secure Private Web Browser's 3. Nova Browser also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Secure Private Web Browser sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Nova Browser asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Nova Browser against 5.0 for Secure Private Web Browser. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nova Browser ships an update every 5 days, Secure Private Web Browser every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Nova Browser versus Secure Private Web Browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNova BrowserSecure Private Web Browser
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB14 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperAdrian PattersonVinna alej CZ s.r.o.

In-app purchases

None

Nova Browser

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Secure Private Web Browser

Subscriptions2
  • Private Browser Premium$5.997 Days
  • Secure Browser Premium3 Days trial$5.997 Days
One-time1
  • Secure Browser One-time$119.99

Questions

Is Nova Browser free?
Nova Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Secure Private Web Browser free?
Secure Private Web Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Nova Browser or Secure Private Web Browser?
Nova Browser and Secure Private Web Browser are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Nova Browser or Secure Private Web Browser have ads?
Neither Nova Browser nor Secure Private Web Browser shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Nova Browser or Secure Private Web Browser?
Nova Browser ships an update every 5 days, and Secure Private Web Browser every 2 months. Most recently, Nova Browser was updated on October 30, 2026 and Secure Private Web Browser on October 31, 2026.

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