Nora vs Private Browser
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Nora
This app is a free, open-source browser designed to enhance your social media experience. It supports multiple accounts, blocks ads and trackers, and allows video and image downloads from various platforms. Enjoy a cleaner, more efficient way to browse your favorite social networks.
- Multiple account support
- Ad and tracker blocking
- Video and image downloads
- URL tracking parameter removal
- Text selection
- Zoom functionality
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Free and open source browser optimized for social network services. Features - Multiple accounts with separate cookie storage - Block ads and tracking - Zoom - Select text - Remove tracking url query params - Double tap to translate Supported SNS - Bluesky - Facebook - Instagram - LinkedIn - Reddit - Threads - TikTok - Tumblr - VK - X (Twitter) Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/macapps/stdeula/
Private Browser
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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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Private Browser at 15.1 against Nora's 17.0. 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
Both are free to download. Nora sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month and Private Browser sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Nora ships an update every 6 days, Private Browser every 5 days. Both last shipped on September 8, 2026.
| Parameter | Nora | Private Browser |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 52 MB | 60 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Nonbili Inc. | MD. NASAR UDDIN REDOY |
In-app purchases
Nora
- Nora Sync$1.991 Month
Private Browser
- Private Browser Pro - Weekly3 Days trial$2.997 Days
- Private Browser Pro - Monthly$6.991 Month
- Private Browser Pro - Yearly3 Days trial$59.991 Year
- One-time Purchase$149.99
