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 provides a secure, private browsing experience with advanced anti-fingerprinting, built-in Tor, and encrypted storage. It offers an on-device AI assistant and a virtual desktop environment for enhanced productivity and research.

Highlights
  • Anti-fingerprinting technology
  • Built-in Tor browser
  • AES-256 encrypted storage
  • On-device AI assistant
  • Virtual desktop environment
  • Password manager with TOTP
  • AI-powered phishing detection
Features
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Private browser, PGP encryption, password manager, and encrypted vault in one app. No account. No tracking. Nothing leaves your iPhone unless you send it. StealthOS puts a whole private workspace inside iOS: a browser that resists fingerprinting, 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. 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 and RSA keys up to 4096 bit - Keyring with fingerprint verification, so you know who you are writing to - Send a public key or an encrypted message as a .asc file by Mail or Messages - Encrypt files, and sign text so anyone can confirm it came from you - Spot a PGP block on a web page and open it in one tap PRIVATE BROWSER - Anti-fingerprint protection for Canvas, WebGL, Audio, Fonts, Timezone, Screen and Navigator - Block any website from reaching your camera or microphone - WebRTC leak blocking - 50 tabs, session restore, bookmarks, encrypted history and encrypted downloads - Address bar suggestions computed offline, so nothing you type leaves the device - DNS-over-HTTPS, proxy support and password autofill TOR BROWSER BUILT IN - Tor with .onion support, no second app to install - Kill Switch if Tor drops - New circuit on demand PASSWORD MANAGER AND ENCRYPTED VAULT - AES-256-GCM storage with Secure Enclave protected keys - Autofill, password generator and strength scoring - TOTP two-factor codes with QR scanning - PGP key pairs stored encrypted beside your passwords - File manager for documents, photos, downloads and private files 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 - Send the app's traffic out through your own relay instead of your home network - Pools stay alive while you are offline, so friends keep talking SAVE AND RESTORE EVERYTHING - One encrypted file 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 SECURITY - Phishing detection for fake login pages and scam sites - Domain intelligence for suspicious sites - Ad, tracker and fingerprint script blocking - Duress password that wipes on entry AI ASSISTANT - Writing, coding, tutoring, planning, research and analysis profiles - Voice mode, web research, calculator, weather and file tools - Save answers to Notes or export code as files - Needs iOS 26+ with Apple Intelligence NOTES, DESKTOP AND TOOLS - Notes with voice, reminders, transcription, summaries and checklists - Virtual desktop with movable windows, folders, themes and a password lock - 15+ built-in apps - Multiplayer games over Connection Pool 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 - Zero analytics, zero tracking, zero ads - On-device processing wherever iOS supports it - Core features work with no connection at all Private browser, Tor, PGP and GPG encryption, password manager, encrypted vault, secure notes, AI tools and encrypted messaging with voice and video, in one privacy app. 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 October 18, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
StealthOS versus Private Browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStealthOSPrivate Browser
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (9 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size236 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 October 18, 2026 and Private Browser on October 17, 2026.

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