Comparison

Nova Browser vs Cloak

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

Cloak

This private browser prioritizes your online privacy by blocking ads and trackers. It offers session protection with a passcode and ensures no browsing history is saved by default, with an option to instantly erase all data.

Highlights
  • Ad and tracker blocking
  • Auto-updating filter lists
  • App passcode lock
  • App switcher blur
  • Private browsing by default
  • One-tap data erase
  • Tabbed browsing
Features
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Cloak is a private browser built for one thing: keeping your browsing yours. BLOCK ADS & TRACKERS Cloak blocks ads, trackers, and analytics using community-maintained filter lists (EasyList, EasyPrivacy and more) that update automatically — no app update required. See exactly how many trackers you've blocked, right on the home screen. LOCK IT DOWN Protect your sessions with your own app passcode. Cloak locks every time you leave, and blurs its contents in the app switcher so nothing leaks to prying eyes. LEAVE NO TRACE Private by default: history, cookies and cache are never saved. Close the app and it's gone. Or burn all browsing data instantly, whenever you want. FAST & CLEAN A clean, focused browser with tabs, adaptive blocking and a dark, focused design. FEATURES - Auto-updating ad & tracker blocking (EasyList / EasyPrivacy / Japanese filters) - Live tracker counter and per-site breakdown - App passcode lock + app-switcher blur - No-trace private browsing by default - One-tap "burn" to erase everything - Tabbed browsing - Picture-in-Picture video Your browsing is nobody's business but yours. Cloak keeps it that way.

Screenshots

Nova Browser4 screens
Cloak4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Nova Browser at 5.0 against Cloak's 4.2. Nova Browser also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Cloak's advantage is ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Nova Browser holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cloak has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 4 level
Nova Browser versus Cloak: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNova BrowserCloak
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.2 (5 ratings)
Number of ratings15 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 5 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB6 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperAdrian PattersonMIZOU, CO., LTD.

In-app purchases

None

Nova Browser

No in-app purchases

None

Cloak

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Nova Browser free?
Nova Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cloak free?
Cloak is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Nova Browser or Cloak?
Nova Browser is rated higher. Nova Browser averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Cloak averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.
Do Nova Browser or Cloak have ads?
Cloak shows ads; Nova Browser does not.
Which is updated more often, Nova Browser or Cloak?
Nova Browser ships an update every 5 days, and Cloak every 5 days. Most recently, Nova Browser was updated on October 30, 2026 and Cloak on November 5, 2026.

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