Comparison

Side Browser vs Ad Block 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. ■ Free for 30 days, then Pro Every feature is free for the first 30 days after you install the app. After that, adding favorites, adding sites to the patrol list, Split View, and bulk add require Pro (monthly / yearly). You can keep viewing and deleting the favorites and patrol sites you already saved for free. 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

Ad Block Browser

This browser offers a cleaner web experience by blocking ads, trackers, and popups. Enjoy faster page loading and reduced clutter without complicated settings. Upgrade for advanced protection and control.

Highlights
  • Ad blocking
  • Tracker reduction
  • Popup blocking
  • Private browsing mode
  • Tabbed browsing
  • Bookmark management
  • File downloads
Features
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Browse the web faster and with fewer distractions. Private Browser Ad Blocker is a simple and powerful web browser designed to give you a cleaner browsing experience. It helps block ads, reduce trackers, and minimize annoying popups so you can focus on the content that matters. No accounts. No complicated settings. Just open the browser and start browsing. Whether you're reading news, watching videos, or shopping online, Private Browser AdBlock helps pages load cleaner and faster. Block Ads and Reduce Trackers Many websites load dozens of ad scripts and tracking services. Private Browser Ad Blocker automatically blocks many of these requests so pages feel lighter and easier to read. Less clutter. Fewer interruptions. Built for Everyday Browsing Private Browser Ad Blocker works like a normal web browser with the features you expect: • Tabbed browsing • Private browsing mode • Bookmarks and browsing history • Download files directly from websites • Quick access to your favorite sites • Fast address and search bar Everything is designed to feel simple, fast, and familiar. A Cleaner Web Experience Blocking ads and trackers helps reduce page clutter and can improve page loading times on many websites. Private Browser Ad Blocker focuses on giving you a smoother and more comfortable browsing experience. Premium Features Upgrade to Premium to unlock additional protection and control: • Advanced ad blocking • Popup blocking • Extended tracker protection • Custom block rules • Whitelist management for specific websites Premium helps deliver a cleaner and more controlled browsing experience. Simple and Lightweight Private Browser Ad Blocker is designed to be lightweight and easy to use. Open the app, enter a website or search, and start browsing immediately. No sign-ups required. Subscription Information Premium features are available through an auto-renewable subscription. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your App Store account settings. Start Browsing Today Download Private Browser Ad Blocker and enjoy a faster, cleaner way to browse the web. Term of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/itunes/appstore/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy:https://www.emzirmetakibi.com/securebrowser/privacy.html

Screenshots

Side Browser4 screens
Ad Block Browser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Side Browser at 67% against Ad Block Browser's 0%. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 and Ad Block Browser sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Side Browser ships an update every 6 days, Ad Block Browser every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Side Browser versus Ad Block Browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSide BrowserAd Block Browser
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB43 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developerseiya kawanoZENBYTE DIJITAL TEKNOLOJILER LIMITED SIRKETI

Customer experience

Side Browser

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Ad Block Browser

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Side Browser

Subscriptions2
  • Pro (Monthly)$0.991 Month
  • Pro (Yearly)$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro (Lifetime)$11.99
2 purchases

Ad Block Browser

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Side Browser free?
Side Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ad Block Browser free?
Ad Block Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Side Browser or Ad Block Browser have ads?
Neither Side Browser nor Ad Block Browser shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Side Browser or Ad Block Browser?
Side Browser ships an update every 6 days, and Ad Block Browser every 2 weeks. Most recently, Side Browser was updated on October 28, 2026 and Ad Block Browser on October 28, 2026.

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