Comparison

Side Browser vs Browser Helper:Private Browser

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

Head to head
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/

About

Browser Helper:Private Browser

A lightweight mobile browser offering fast loading, flexible tab management, and robust privacy features. It provides instant search access, organized saved items, and incognito mode to keep your browsing smooth and private.

Highlights
  • Instant launch and optimized search
  • Flexible normal and private tab management
  • Centralized bookmarks, downloads, and history
  • Incognito mode
  • Tracker blocking
  • One-tap data clearing
Features
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【Browser Helper】(Browser Helper) is a lightweight iPhone browser that combines fast loading, flexible tab tools, and privacy controls so you can browse smoothly anywhere. **Instant launch** Pages open in seconds with an optimized search bar and quick access grid, so every query or favorite site is just one tap away. **Tab control** Switch between normal and private tabs, reopen history, and close clutter with one touch to keep research and entertainment organized. **Saved items** Bookmarks, downloads, and browsing history live in one hub, letting you capture favorite sites and manage files without leaving the app. **Privacy tools** Incognito mode, tracker blocking, and one-tap data clearing help reduce distractions and keep personal traces under control. Keep your browsing focused and effortless with Browser Helper today. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://luyouflow.xyz/liulanqizhushou/privacy.html

Screenshots

Side Browser4 screens
Browser Helper:Private Browser3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Browser Helper:Private Browser at 100% against Side Browser's 50%. Browser Helper:Private Browser also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (9 vs 1). Side Browser's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 4 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Side Browser sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Browser Helper:Private Browser asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Side Browser holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Browser Helper:Private Browser has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Side Browser's written reviews are positive against 100% of Browser Helper:Private Browser's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Side Browser ships an update every 4 days, Browser Helper:Private Browser every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and August 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Side Browser versus Browser Helper:Private Browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSide BrowserBrowser Helper:Private Browser
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.6 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings19 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB29 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperSeiya.kHong Kong BLJ Cosmetics Limited

Customer experience

Side Browser

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Browser Helper:Private Browser

All ratings9 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

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
None

Browser Helper:Private Browser

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Side Browser free?
Side Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Browser Helper:Private Browser free?
Browser Helper:Private Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Side Browser or Browser Helper:Private Browser?
Side Browser is rated higher. Side Browser averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Browser Helper:Private Browser averages 4.6 from 9 ratings.
Do Side Browser or Browser Helper:Private Browser have ads?
Neither Side Browser nor Browser Helper:Private Browser shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Side Browser or Browser Helper:Private Browser?
Side Browser ships an update every 4 days, and Browser Helper:Private Browser every 4 months. Most recently, Side Browser was updated on September 21, 2026 and Browser Helper:Private Browser on August 19, 2026.

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