Comparison

Locker Browser vs Side Browser

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

Head to head
About

Locker Browser

Features
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Experience true privacy with Locker Browser, the secure web browser designed to keep your personal data safe and your browsing habits private. Locker Browser combines a powerful web engine with military-grade security features to ensure your browsing history, bookmarks, and tabs remain completely inaccessible to prying eyes. **ADVANCED SECURITY** • **Passcode Lock**: Secure the entire app with a custom PIN code. • **Flip to Lock**: Instantly lock the browser by simply flipping your phone face-down. • **Background Privacy**: Automatically blurs your screen in the app switcher so no one can see your last viewed page. **PRIVACY FEATURES** • **Fake Passcode Mode**: Set a secondary "decoy" passcode. If forced to unlock your phone, enter this code to open a clean, empty browser session instead of your private one. • **Incognito Always**: Browse without leaving a trace. No cookies, history, or cache are stored by default. • **Secure Storage**: All bookmarks and history are encrypted locally on your device. **FULL-FEATURED BROWSER** • Multi-tab management • Fast and responsive web engine • Dark mode support • Bookmark management

About

Side Browser

Organize your favorite websites and browse them with fewer distractions. Save links with visual previews and group them into custom collections. Features split-screen browsing and app lock for privacy.

Highlights
  • Organize daily content in one place
  • Browse with reduced ads and clutter
  • Visual bookmarks with screenshots
  • Collections for custom organization
  • Split View browsing for multitasking
  • App Lock for privacy
Features
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Too many tabs? Bookmarks you can never find again? Pages buried in ads? Side Browser keeps the sites you visit every day in one clean place — videos, articles, news, comics, web novels, forums, tools, and research pages, all a tap away. Open them faster, with fewer distracting ads and a cleaner layout. ■ Browse your daily content in one place Keep your favorite videos, articles, news, comics, novels, forums, work tools, and research pages in one simple browser. ■ Browse with less clutter Side Browser helps reduce ads and distracting elements on web pages so you can focus on the content you want to view. Effectiveness may vary depending on the website. ■ Visual bookmarks with screenshots Bookmark pages with screenshots so you can find the right page more easily than with text-only bookmarks. ■ Collections for every use case Create folders for videos, articles, comics, novels, work, research, travel, shopping, and more. ■ Split View browsing Open two pages side by side for comparison, research, reference, or multitasking. ■ App Lock support Protect your personal browser with passcode lock when opening or returning to the app. ■ Upgrade to Pro Go Pro to remove in-app ads and enjoy a cleaner, more comfortable browsing experience. Side Browser is a web browser and content link organizer. It does not provide comics, novels, videos, articles, or other third-party content inside the app. Users can save and browse their own URLs. Ad and clutter reduction may vary depending on the website. ――――――――――― About the subscription - Side Browser Pro (monthly / yearly) - Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. - The subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. - Manage or cancel anytime in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. - Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ - Privacy Policy: https://fillapps.com/privacy/

Screenshots

Locker Browser4 screens
Side Browser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Locker Browser at every 2 days against Side Browser's every 4 days. Side Browser's advantage is iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.6). On price, ads, 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. Locker Browser sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Side Browser sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Locker Browser ships an update every 2 days, Side Browser every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Locker Browser versus Side Browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLocker BrowserSide Browser
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.616.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB45 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperChi Leung ChowSeiya.k

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Locker Browser

One-time1
  • Premium$4.99
3 purchases

Side Browser

Subscriptions2
  • Side Browser Pro(月額)$0.991 Month
  • Side Browser Pro(yearly)$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Side Browser Pro (Lifetime)$11.99

Questions

Is Locker Browser free?
Locker Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Side Browser free?
Side Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Locker Browser or Side Browser have ads?
Neither Locker Browser nor Side Browser shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Locker Browser or Side Browser?
Locker Browser ships an update every 2 days, and Side Browser every 4 days. Most recently, Locker Browser was updated on September 19, 2026 and Side Browser on September 21, 2026.

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