Comparison

Lockly Incognito Browser vs Strait

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

Head to head
About

Lockly Incognito Browser

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Browse Secure. Store Private. One private browser. One secure vault. Complete control. Lockly is a powerful private browser and file vault designed for real digital privacy. Browse securely, block trackers, hide downloads, and store sensitive media — all in one protected place. No extra apps. No data leaks. Just privacy. PRIVATE BROWSING • Private browser with built-in ad blocker • Block ads and tracker scripts automatically • Reduce cross-site tracking • Anonymous and secure surfing experience • Keep your activity private FILE VAULT • Store downloads and media inside Lockly • Keep private files out of your photo gallery • Access hidden downloads only when you choose • Secure file storage on your device • Designed for sensitive documents and media FACE ID PROTECTION • Lock your vault with Face ID • Protect private files and media • Prevent unauthorized access • Only you can unlock your secure space SMART MEDIA PRIVACY • Detect screen recording or screen mirroring • Protect sensitive media when capture is active • Instantly close private content when needed • Built for real-world privacy situations ARCHIVE & MEDIA SUPPORT • Open ZIP, RAR, and 7Z files • Preview images and play videos privately • Secure media viewing experience • No need for extra archive or file apps PANIC & DECOY MODE • Instantly switch to a safe decoy screen • Hide private content in seconds • Stay protected in unexpected moments • Privacy when it matters most PRIVACY FIRST • Files stay on your device • No account required • No data selling • Designed for true digital privacy WHY USE LOCKLY? • Because privacy should be simple. • Because your downloads don’t belong in your gallery. • Because secure browsing should be effortless. • Because sometimes you need a second screen — instantly. • Because not everything is meant to be shared. Lockly is built for users who want a private browser and secure vault without complexity. AUTO-RENEWABLE SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Lockly Premium offers the following auto-renewing subscriptions: • Weekly Subscription – $1.99 per week (3-day free trial if applicable) • Monthly Subscription – $4.99 per month • Yearly Subscription – $39.99 per year Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your App Store account settings after purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://meseyhan93.github.io/locklybrowser-legal/terms Privacy Policy: https://meseyhan93.github.io/locklybrowser-legal/privacy

About

Strait

Inspect your browser tab's network path with this privacy-focused tool. It reveals exit IP details, iCloud Private Relay status, DNS comparisons, and WebRTC leak checks. Generate shareable reports for debugging and verification.

Highlights
  • Tab exit IP details (IPv4/IPv6, ASN, owner, location)
  • Native/system exit IP comparison
  • iCloud Private Relay status
  • VPN-like interface and system proxy state
  • TLS snapshot
  • DNS comparison (system vs. DoH)
  • WebRTC leak check
  • One-tap copyable report
Features
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Strait is a privacy-first network path inspector for your active browser tab. WHAT YOU SEE - Tab exit IP — IPv4 and IPv6, with ASN, owner, and coarse location - Native/system exit IP — for side-by-side comparison - iCloud Private Relay verdict — active, shadowed by VPN, or not observed, classified against Apple's published egress IP ranges - VPN-like interface and system proxy state — based on the default route, not just utun presence - TLS snapshot — version, ALPN, certificate leaf, issuer, and expiry from a native probe (clearly labeled as Strait's probe, not the browser's reused connection) - DNS comparison — system resolver vs. DNS-over-HTTPS - WebRTC leak check — surfaces public srflx candidates that bypass the tab's exit ONE-TAP COPYABLE REPORT Every check produces a clean text report you can paste into a bug ticket, a forum post, or a chat with your network admin. The copy report is the power-user source of truth. HONEST UNCERTAINTY Strait labels every value with its source and confidence. When timing data is hidden, when a probe is from the companion instead of the tab connection, or when a result is inferred — the UI says so. PRIVACY BY CONSTRUCTION - No analytics, no telemetry, no remote logging - No account, no sign-in - No browsing history or per-host log leaves the device - External calls are limited to documented probe endpoints and only run when you check a tab - Strait does not route your traffic — it is not a VPN WHO IT'S FOR - iCloud+ subscribers who want a readable answer to "is Private Relay doing anything here?" - Privacy-sensitive users who run VPNs and want to verify them - Web, SRE, and security debugging users who need a compact browser-side network report WHAT STRAIT IS NOT Not a VPN. Not a packet sniffer. Not a passive collector of browsing history. Not a replacement for Web Inspector. Strait is a focused, on-demand path inspector. TO ENABLE Strait ships as a Safari Web Extension. After installing, open Settings > Apps > Safari > Extensions and turn on Strait. Then tap the Strait icon in the browser toolbar on any page.

Screenshots

Lockly Incognito Browser4 screens
Strait3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Strait at none against Lockly Incognito Browser's 3. Strait also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Lockly Incognito Browser sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Strait asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lockly Incognito Browser ships an update weekly, Strait every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and August 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Lockly Incognito Browser versus Strait: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLockly Incognito BrowserStrait
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMelih SeyhanJiawei Ye

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Lockly Incognito Browser

Subscriptions3
  • Lockly Pro Weekly3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Lockly Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Lockly Pro Yearly$39.991 Year
None

Strait

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lockly Incognito Browser free?
Lockly Incognito Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Strait free?
Strait is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Lockly Incognito Browser or Strait have ads?
Neither Lockly Incognito Browser nor Strait shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lockly Incognito Browser or Strait?
Lockly Incognito Browser ships an update weekly, and Strait every 2 days. Most recently, Lockly Incognito Browser was updated on September 12, 2026 and Strait on August 3, 2026.

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