Comparison

StealthOS 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

StealthOS

This app offers a secure, private workspace on your device, combining a Tor browser, PGP encryption, and a password manager. It features end-to-end encrypted chat, a secure vault for files, and an AI assistant, all protected by app lock and device encryption.

Highlights
  • Tor browser with .onion support
  • PGP encryption and decryption
  • AES-256 encrypted password manager
  • End-to-end encrypted chat, voice, and video
  • Anti-fingerprinting browser protection
  • Encrypted vault for files and documents
  • On-device AI assistant
Features
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Private browser with Tor, PGP encryption, password manager and encrypted vault in one app. No account, no ads, no tracking. Your data stays encrypted on your device. StealthOS puts a whole private workspace inside iOS: a browser that resists fingerprinting and warns you about phishing, real PGP for your messages, AES-256 storage for your files and passwords, built-in Tor, and end-to-end encrypted chat with voice and video. All of it behind an app lock with Face ID and a recovery key. PGP AND OPENPGP ENCRYPTION Real PGP, not a lookalike. What you write here opens in the tools everyone else uses. - Encrypt, decrypt, sign and verify with OpenPGP - Works with GnuPG, GPG, Proton Mail, Thunderbird and Kleopatra - Ed25519, Curve25519, Brainpool and RSA keys up to 4096 bit - Keyring with fingerprint verification, so you know who you are writing to - Share a public key or an encrypted message as a .asc file - Spot PGP blocks on a web page and open them in one tap PRIVATE BROWSER - Anti-fingerprint protection for Canvas, WebGL, Audio, Fonts, Timezone, Screen and Navigator - Phishing warnings for fake login pages, scam sites and look-alike domains - Block any website from reaching your camera or microphone - WebRTC leak blocking and HTTPS-first browsing - Encrypted history, bookmarks and downloads, with session restore - Address bar suggestions computed offline, so what you type stays on the device - DNS-over-HTTPS and proxy support TOR BROWSER BUILT IN - Tor with .onion support, no second app to install - Kill switch if Tor or your proxy drops - New circuit on demand PASSWORD MANAGER AND ENCRYPTED VAULT - AES-256-GCM storage with keys protected by the Secure Enclave - Fills usernames, passwords and two-factor codes into websites - Password generator and strength scoring - TOTP two-factor codes with QR scanning - File manager for documents, photos and downloads, with an image, video and Markdown viewer ENCRYPTED CHAT, VOICE AND VIDEO - End-to-end encrypted messaging, voice calls and video calls - Peer-to-peer nearby, or through a relay when you are apart - Open-source StealthRelay you can host yourself - Route the app's traffic through your own relay - Relay pools keep running for members while the host is away - The host approves everyone who joins - Friends far away can join the chat from a browser APP LOCK, SNAPSHOTS AND DURESS - App lock with password, Face ID and a one-time recovery key - One encrypted snapshot holds your files, passwords, notes, browser data and settings - Locked with your passkey alone, so it restores after a reset or a new install - Keep it in Files or iCloud Drive. We keep no copy and cannot recover it for you - Duress password that wipes everything on entry AI ASSISTANT - Writing, coding, tutoring, planning, research and analysis profiles - Voice mode, web research, calculator, weather and file tools - Runs on device. Needs iOS 26 or later with Apple Intelligence NOTES, DESKTOP AND TOOLS - Notes with voice, reminders, transcription, summaries and checklists - Virtual desktop with movable windows, folders and themes - iPad in landscape gets a full desktop layout - 15+ built-in apps and multiplayer games PREMIUM - Up to 10 device fingerprint profiles - SSH Terminal and Linux Shell - Code Editor with syntax highlighting - NetMap network inspector PRIVACY BY DESIGN - No account, no sign-up, no email - No ads and no tracking across apps or websites - Your files, passwords, notes and history are encrypted on your device - Core features work with no connection at all Terms of Use: https://www.stealthos.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.stealthos.app/privacy

About

Private Browser

Features
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Private Browser is the fast, private way to browse the web — with a powerful ad blocker built in. NO ADS, NO POPUPS, NO TRACKERS • Blocks banner ads, popups and popunders automatically • Skips pre-roll video ads so content plays instantly • Stops redirect “hijack” clicks that hijack your taps • Blocks trackers and third-party cookies that follow you TRULY PRIVATE • Private browsing — no history, no cookies, nothing saved • Lock the app and your private tabs with Face ID / Touch ID • HTTPS-only mode for secure connections • Unlimited private tabs BUILT FOR SPEED • Pages load faster with ads and trackers stripped out • Clean, simple design that stays out of your way • Desktop mode, reader mode and a smart search bar Private Browser Pro unlocks the full ad-blocking shield and every Pro feature. Try it free, then subscribe — cancel anytime. Browse freely. Browse privately. ———————————— Subscription Information • Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. • Subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • You can manage or cancel subscriptions in your App Store account settings. PRIVACY We do not collect, store, or share your personal browsing data. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Support: developer.nasar416@gmail.com

Screenshots

StealthOS4 screens
Private Browser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Private Browser at 15.1 against StealthOS's 18.0. 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. StealthOS sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Private Browser sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

StealthOS ships an update weekly, Private Browser every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
StealthOS versus Private Browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStealthOSPrivate Browser
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (11 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size244 MB60 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperOlib AIMD. NASAR UDDIN REDOY

In-app purchases

2 purchases

StealthOS

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium$49.991 Year
5 purchases

Private Browser

Subscriptions3
  • Private Browser Pro - Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Private Browser Pro - Weekly$9.997 Days
  • Private Browser Pro - Yearly3 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime Offer$29.99
  • One-time Purchase$149.99

Questions

Is StealthOS free?
StealthOS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Private Browser free?
Private Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do StealthOS or Private Browser have ads?
Neither StealthOS nor Private Browser shows ads.
Which is updated more often, StealthOS or Private Browser?
StealthOS ships an update weekly, and Private Browser every 9 days. Most recently, StealthOS was updated on November 9, 2026 and Private Browser on October 26, 2026.

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