# Side Browser vs VanBrowser

Side Browser and VanBrowser both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of VanBrowser's written reviews are positive against 50% of Side Browser's. VanBrowser also leads on ratings volume (6 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Side Browser sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and VanBrowser sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Side Browser against 5.0 for VanBrowser. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VanBrowser has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of Side Browser's written reviews are positive against 100% of VanBrowser's.

Side Browser ships an update every 4 days, VanBrowser every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Side Browser | VanBrowser |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/side-browser-content-hub/id6756518809/reviews) | [5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vanbrowser-private-browser/id6775986438/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **6** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 45 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Seiya.k](https://appshunter.io/developer/383021944) | [Vertolini](https://appshunter.io/developer/1802404097) |

## What reviewers say

### Side Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/side-browser-content-hub/id6756518809)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Side Browser Pro（月額） | $0.99 | per month |
| Side Browser Pro(yearly） | $9.99 | per year |
| Side Browser Pro (Lifetime) | $11.99 | one-time |


### VanBrowser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vanbrowser-private-browser/id6775986438)

A fast, private web browser designed for Apple devices. It prioritizes user control and transparency by avoiding AI features and data collection. Offers advanced tools for inspecting web activity and managing online identities.

**Highlights:** No AI features, Advanced web inspection tools, Persona-based identity separation, Tracker and ad blocking, Local data storage, Optional iCloud sync, Native Apple device design

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VanBrowser (Monthly) | $1.99 | per month |
| VanBrowser Pro (Yearly) | $19.99 | per year |
| Small Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $6.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $12.99 | one-time |
| VanBrowser Pro (Lifetime) | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Side Browser free?

Side Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is VanBrowser free?

VanBrowser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Side Browser or VanBrowser?

Side Browser and VanBrowser are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 6 ratings respectively.

### Do Side Browser or VanBrowser have ads?

Neither Side Browser nor VanBrowser shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Side Browser or VanBrowser?

Side Browser ships an update every 4 days, and VanBrowser every 2 days. Most recently, Side Browser was updated on September 21, 2026 and VanBrowser on September 13, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*