Comparison

kixa vs WS Browser Ltd

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

Head to head
About

kixa

A private and secure web browser designed to prevent tracking. It offers ephemeral browsing sessions, protected search, and advanced blocking of trackers and malicious scripts. Downloads are sandboxed for safety, and it prioritizes user control without compromising convenience.

Highlights
  • Ephemeral browsing sessions
  • Private search with protected backend
  • JavaScript control per site
  • Sandboxed downloads
  • Behavior-based tracker blocking
  • DNS-over-HTTPS and HTTPS-only
  • Zero telemetry
Features
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Kixa is a zero-knowledge, private-by-default browser for people who refuse to be tracked. No accounts. No profiling. No silent compromises. Highlights No accounts, no history Browsing sessions are ephemeral by design. Nothing is persisted, synced, or tied to you. Private search, protected backend Search requests flow through our secured infrastructure. SearXNG is never exposed, and secrets never reach the client. JavaScript off by default Enable scripts only when needed, per site and per session. Active Page Shield guards against script abuse, redirects, and form tampering. Sandboxed downloads Risky file types are blocked. Downloads are hashed, isolated, and opened through guarded previews or exports. Behavior-based tracker blocking Fingerprinting, cross-site storage abuse, and malicious domains are filtered before they reach your device. DNS-over-HTTPS + HTTPS-only Insecure protocols are blocked. Referrer and user-agent data are minimized automatically. Clean, neutral results No engine branding, no bias signals. Risky URLs are pre-cleaned before you ever open them. Zero telemetry No analytics SDKs. No cloud logging. No crash reports. Why Kixa is different Privacy isn’t a mode—it’s the default state. Protection runs quietly in the background, without clutter or fear-driven prompts. You stay in control, without exposing internals or trading safety for convenience.

About

WS Browser Ltd

A fast and lightweight mobile browser offering a clean, intuitive experience. It supports multiple search engines, incognito mode, bookmarks, and efficient tab management for smooth browsing.

Highlights
  • Incognito Mode
  • Lightweight and Fast Performance
  • Clean and Easy Interface
  • Multiple Search Engine Support
  • Bookmarks and Reading List
  • Efficient Tab Management
Features
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WS Browser is a clean, lightweight, and fast mobile browser packed with features like multi-tab browsing, private mode, bookmarking, reading list, download manager, and QR code tools to help you explore and manage the web with ease. Key Features • Multi-Tab Browsing: Open, switch, and manage multiple tabs effortlessly. • Private Browsing: In Private Mode, the app does not store your browsing history, cookies, or autofill data locally on your device. • Multiple Search Engines: Switch between different search engines to suit your searching preferences. • Bookmarks & Reading List: Save frequently visited sites or add web pages to your Reading List for later. • Browsing History: Easily view, manage, or clear your past browsing history. • Download Manager: Download files in-app and manage your downloads directly with built-in file management. • QR Code Utilities: Scan QR codes to open URLs quickly, or generate a QR code for the current webpage for easy cross-device sharing. • Webpage Toolbox: Convenient access to Share, Find in Page, Web Translation, Add to Home Screen, Page Screenshots, and text size adjustment. • Reading & Display: Supports Light and Dark modes, adaptive theme colors, font scaling, and screen orientation lock. Customize whether to pin the address bar or bottom menu bar. • Privacy Controls: Clear browsing data, block pop-ups, and manage third-party cookies and privacy preferences at any time. • Page Info: View webpage titles and site favicons easily for effortless page identification. • Compatibility Settings: Switch user agent profiles (Desktop/Mobile mode) for optimal website display. Permissions • Camera: Used for scanning QR codes and taking photos or uploading images when requested by websites. • Microphone: Used for voice search, voice input, and audio/video web experiences. • Permissions are only requested when the relevant feature or website requires them, and will only be activated after your explicit consent. Privacy • Your browsing history, bookmarks, reading lists, and downloaded files are primarily stored locally on your device. • Private Mode minimizes data retention on your local device. Please note that visited websites, ISPs, and network operators may still collect information in accordance with their own policies. • You can clear your browsing data and manage permissions directly from within the app at any time. For feedback or inquiries, feel free to contact us at: contact@ws.com

Screenshots

kixa4 screens
WS Browser Ltd4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: WS Browser Ltd at 5.0 against kixa's 3.0. kixa's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

WS Browser Ltd holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
kixa versus WS Browser Ltd: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterkixaWS Browser Ltd
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings11
Update frequency—Fortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB30 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperUsham Kamaljit SinghWS BROWSER SDN. BHD

In-app purchases

None

kixa

No in-app purchases

None

WS Browser Ltd

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is kixa free?
kixa is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is WS Browser Ltd free?
WS Browser Ltd is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, kixa or WS Browser Ltd?
WS Browser Ltd is rated higher. kixa averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while WS Browser Ltd averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do kixa or WS Browser Ltd have ads?
Neither kixa nor WS Browser Ltd shows ads.

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