Lockly Incognito Browser vs Private Browser
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
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 β all in one protected place. No extra apps. No data leaks. Just privacy. PRIVATE BROWSING β’ Private browser with built-in ad blocker β’ Block ads and tracker scripts automatically β’ Reduce cross-site tracking β’ Anonymous and secure surfing experience β’ Keep your activity private FILE VAULT β’ Store downloads and media inside Lockly β’ Keep private files out of your photo gallery β’ Access hidden downloads only when you choose β’ Secure file storage on your device β’ Designed for sensitive documents and media FACE ID PROTECTION β’ Lock your vault with Face ID β’ Protect private files and media β’ Prevent unauthorized access β’ Only you can unlock your secure space SMART MEDIA PRIVACY β’ Detect screen recording or screen mirroring β’ Protect sensitive media when capture is active β’ Instantly close private content when needed β’ Built for real-world privacy situations ARCHIVE & MEDIA SUPPORT β’ Open ZIP, RAR, and 7Z files β’ Preview images and play videos privately β’ Secure media viewing experience β’ No need for extra archive or file apps PANIC & DECOY MODE β’ Instantly switch to a safe decoy screen β’ Hide private content in seconds β’ Stay protected in unexpected moments β’ Privacy when it matters most PRIVACY FIRST β’ Files stay on your device β’ No account required β’ No data selling β’ Designed for true digital privacy WHY USE LOCKLY? β’ Because privacy should be simple. β’ Because your downloads donβt belong in your gallery. β’ Because secure browsing should be effortless. β’ Because sometimes you need a second screen β instantly. β’ 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: β’ Weekly Subscription β $1.99 per week (3-day free trial if applicable) β’ Monthly Subscription β $4.99 per month β’ Yearly Subscription β $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
Private Browser
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Private Browser is a fast, ad-free way to use the web on iPhone. It blocks ads and trackers before they load, keeps your browsing to yourself, and puts a lock on the whole app. No account. No profile. Nothing sold. BLOCK ADS AND TRACKERS β’ Over 135,000 filter rules from EasyList and EasyPrivacy, applied before a page starts loading β’ Pages load faster and use less data, because the ads never arrive β’ Cookie banners hidden automatically β’ A live counter shows exactly what was blocked on the page you are reading β’ Turn protection off for one site you trust, without turning it off everywhere PRIVATE TABS THAT REALLY ARE PRIVATE β’ Private tabs use a separate, temporary store β nothing is written to disk β’ Close the last private tab and the whole session is destroyed, not just hidden β’ Normal tabs keep history only for as long as you want it; clear any part of it in one tap LOCK THE APP, NOT JUST THE SCREEN β’ Face ID, Touch ID or a passcode to open the app β’ The page is covered the moment you switch apps, so nothing shows in the app switcher β’ Files you download are stored with iOS file protection and stay unreadable while the device is locked BUILT FOR READING, NOT FOR ADS β’ Reader mode strips a page down to the article β’ Dark mode for any website, not just the ones that support it β’ Toolbars get out of the way as you scroll and come straight back β’ Tabs, bookmarks, reading list and downloads, all where you expect them SEARCH THE WAY YOU PREFER β’ Choose from DuckDuckGo, Google, Bing, Brave, Startpage, Ecosia, Yahoo or Baidu β’ HTTPS-Only mode, so an insecure page never loads by accident β’ Encrypted DNS guidance built in β’ QR scanner, downloads manager and full backup SPEAKS YOUR LANGUAGE Every screen is translated into 36 languages, including Arabic and Hebrew with full right-to-left layout. PRIVATE BROWSER PRO Private Browser Pro removes every upgrade prompt, includes each new feature as it arrives, and comes with priority email support. Choose a weekly or yearly subscription, or buy Lifetime once and own it outright with no subscription at all. The price for your country, the renewal date, and the length of any free trial offered are always shown in the app before you confirm. Nothing is charged until you do, and a free trial is free. A subscription renews automatically unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your Apple Account is charged for renewal within 24 hours of the end of that period. You can manage or cancel a subscription at any time in Settings on your device. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/privacy-policy-004/home Support: https://sites.google.com/view/eteamhelp
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Lockly Incognito Browser at weekly against Private Browser's every 2 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Lockly Incognito Browser sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Private Browser sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Lockly Incognito Browser ships an update weekly, Private Browser every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Lockly Incognito Browser | Private Browser |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly β better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Melih Seyhan | MD. NASAR UDDIN REDOY |
In-app purchases
Lockly Incognito Browser
- Lockly Pro Weekly3 Days trial$1.997 Days
- Lockly Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
- Lockly Pro Yearly$39.991 Year
Private Browser
- Private Browser Pro (Weekly)$9.997 Days
- Private Browser Pro (Yearly)3 Days trial$59.991 Year
- Private Browser Pro Lifetime$149.99
Questions
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