# Side Browser vs X Browser

The clearest difference is rating: Side Browser at 5.0 against X Browser's 4.0. Side Browser also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). X Browser's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Side Browser sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and X Browser sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Side Browser holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: X Browser has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Side Browser ships an update every 5 days, X Browser every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Side Browser | X Browser |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/side-browser-content-hub/id6756518809/reviews)** | [4.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-browser-private-secure-web/id6779554501/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **6** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 35 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Seiya.k](https://appshunter.io/developer/383021944) | [Pankaj Bhil](https://appshunter.io/developer/1830967149) |

## 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 |


### X Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-browser-private-secure-web/id6779554501)

A fast, private web browser that blocks trackers and ads by default. It offers private browsing modes, media playback features like Picture-in-Picture and AirPlay, and a streamlined download manager. Your browsing data remains on your device.

**Highlights:** Always-on tracker and ad blocking, Private browsing mode with per-tab isolation, Picture-in-Picture for HTML5 videos, AirPlay support for Apple TV, Streamlined downloads with pause/resume, Customizable new tab page, On-device data storage

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| X Browser Pro - Private Web Browser | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| X Browser Pro - Private Web Browser | $2.99 | per month |
| X Browser Pro - Private Web Browser | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Side Browser free?

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

### Is X Browser free?

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

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

Side Browser is rated higher. Side Browser averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while X Browser averages 4.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Side Browser or X Browser have ads?

X Browser shows ads; Side Browser does not.

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

Side Browser ships an update every 5 days, and X Browser every 2 weeks. Most recently, Side Browser was updated on October 8, 2026 and X Browser on October 22, 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.*