Comparison

Retio vs Permission Browser

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

Head to head
About

Retio

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Retio - Ad-Free Privacy Browser Focus on what matters. Retio automatically blocks ads, trackers, and cookie banners for a clean, fast browsing experience. β–  POWERFUL AD BLOCKING β€’ 5,000+ optimized filter rules β€’ Blocks banners, popups, and video ads β€’ Faster page loads and reduced data usage β–  AUTOMATIC COOKIE BANNER REMOVAL β€’ Supports 20+ major CMP platforms β€’ OneTrust, Cookiebot, Didomi, and more β€’ No more clicking "Accept" on every site β–  PRIVACY PROTECTION β€’ Blocks trackers and analytics scripts β€’ HTTPS-only connections β€’ We don't collect your data β–  CLEAN USER EXPERIENCE β€’ Minimal, intuitive interface β€’ Fast tab switching β€’ Supports 6 languages Enjoy the internet without distractions. Download Retio today.

About

Permission Browser

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Permission is a family browser built to give parents clarity and control over how their children explore the web. Instead of handing a child an unrestricted browser, Permission creates a structured browsing environment where parents decide what’s allowed and how long it can be used. With Permission, parents can: β€’ Approve specific websites through a whitelist β€’ Block unwanted content before it loads β€’ Set daily browsing time limits β€’ See clear insights into browsing activity within the Permission platform β€’ Help children understand why a page was blocked Every page is checked against parent-defined rules before it renders. If something isn’t allowed, the child sees a simple explanation β€” creating consistency instead of confusion. Browsing activity inside the Permission browser powers insights across the Permission platform, helping parents understand patterns and guide healthier digital habits. Permission is designed to balance independence and oversight β€” giving kids a usable browser experience while giving parents meaningful visibility and control. No ads. No unnecessary tracking. Just structured browsing and insights built for families.

Screenshots

Retio3 screens
Permission Browser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Retio at every 2 days against Permission Browser's fortnightly. Permission Browser's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Retio ships an update every 2 days, Permission Browser fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Retio versus Permission Browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRetioPermission Browser
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 days β€” betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS17.015.1 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size13 MB27 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperEdit WeatherPermission.io Inc.

In-app purchases

None

Retio

No in-app purchases

None

Permission Browser

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Retio free?
Retio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Permission Browser free?
Permission Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Retio or Permission Browser have ads?
Neither Retio nor Permission Browser shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Retio or Permission Browser?
Retio ships an update every 2 days, and Permission Browser fortnightly. Most recently, Retio was updated on October 28, 2026 and Permission Browser on November 5, 2026.

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