Comparison

Chromium Browser vs Private Browser

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

Head to head
About

Chromium Browser

A fast and private web browser offering smart search, a customizable homepage, and optional VPN for enhanced security. Browse confidently with private mode and a clean interface.

Highlights
  • Smart search suggestions
  • Customizable homepage
  • Optional VPN support
  • Private browsing mode
  • Clean, modern interface
Features
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Chromium Browser is a fast and intuitive browser designed for everyday use. Enjoy smart search suggestions, customizable homepage tiles, and optional VPN support for enhanced privacy. Browse with confidence using private mode and a clean, modern interface.

About

Private Browser

Features
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Private Browser is a fast, ad-free way to use the web on iPhone. It blocks ads and trackers before they load, keeps your browsing to yourself, and puts a lock on the whole app. No account. No profile. Nothing sold. BLOCK ADS AND TRACKERS • Over 135,000 filter rules from EasyList and EasyPrivacy, applied before a page starts loading • Pages load faster and use less data, because the ads never arrive • Cookie banners hidden automatically • A live counter shows exactly what was blocked on the page you are reading • Turn protection off for one site you trust, without turning it off everywhere PRIVATE TABS THAT REALLY ARE PRIVATE • Private tabs use a separate, temporary store — nothing is written to disk • Close the last private tab and the whole session is destroyed, not just hidden • Normal tabs keep history only for as long as you want it; clear any part of it in one tap LOCK THE APP, NOT JUST THE SCREEN • Face ID, Touch ID or a passcode to open the app • The page is covered the moment you switch apps, so nothing shows in the app switcher • Files you download are stored with iOS file protection and stay unreadable while the device is locked BUILT FOR READING, NOT FOR ADS • Reader mode strips a page down to the article • Dark mode for any website, not just the ones that support it • Toolbars get out of the way as you scroll and come straight back • Tabs, bookmarks, reading list and downloads, all where you expect them SEARCH THE WAY YOU PREFER • Choose from DuckDuckGo, Google, Bing, Brave, Startpage, Ecosia, Yahoo or Baidu • HTTPS-Only mode, so an insecure page never loads by accident • Encrypted DNS guidance built in • QR scanner, downloads manager and full backup SPEAKS YOUR LANGUAGE Every screen is translated into 36 languages, including Arabic and Hebrew with full right-to-left layout. PRIVATE BROWSER PRO Private Browser Pro removes every upgrade prompt, includes each new feature as it arrives, and comes with priority email support. Choose a weekly or yearly subscription, or buy Lifetime once and own it outright with no subscription at all. The price for your country, the renewal date, and the length of any free trial offered are always shown in the app before you confirm. Nothing is charged until you do, and a free trial is free. A subscription renews automatically unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your Apple Account is charged for renewal within 24 hours of the end of that period. You can manage or cancel a subscription at any time in Settings on your device. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/privacy-policy-004/home Support: https://sites.google.com/view/eteamhelp

Screenshots

Chromium Browser4 screens
Private Browser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Chromium Browser at 4.9 against Private Browser's 1.0. Chromium Browser also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (14 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Private Browser sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Chromium Browser asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Chromium Browser holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chromium Browser has 14 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Chromium Browser ships an update every 3 weeks, Private Browser every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Chromium Browser versus Private Browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChromium BrowserPrivate Browser
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (14 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings14 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size117 MB31 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperSearch.com, LLCMD. NASAR UDDIN REDOY

In-app purchases

None

Chromium Browser

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Private Browser

Subscriptions2
  • Private Browser Pro (Weekly)$9.997 Days
  • Private Browser Pro (Yearly)3 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime Special Offer$99.99
  • Private Browser Pro Lifetime$149.99

Questions

Is Chromium Browser free?
Chromium Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Private Browser free?
Private Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Chromium Browser or Private Browser?
Chromium Browser is rated higher. Chromium Browser averages 4.9 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Private Browser averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Chromium Browser or Private Browser have ads?
Neither Chromium Browser nor Private Browser shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Chromium Browser or Private Browser?
Chromium Browser ships an update every 3 weeks, and Private Browser every 2 weeks. Most recently, Chromium Browser was updated on November 9, 2026 and Private Browser on November 10, 2026.

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