# Vanilla vs Gram Browser

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Vanilla at none against Gram Browser's 2. Vanilla also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 3 days). Gram Browser's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Gram Browser sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Vanilla asks for nothing beyond the download.

Vanilla ships an update daily, Gram Browser every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 15, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Vanilla | Gram Browser |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vanilla-private-browser/id6758962173/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **4** | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Daily** | Every 3 days |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 25 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [No Type Studio B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1876024977) | [Omar Babaverdiyev](https://appshunter.io/developer/6825543396) |

## What reviewers say

### Vanilla

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vanilla-private-browser/id6758962173)

A privacy-focused mobile browser designed for quick searches and sensitive websites. It blocks trackers and ads by default, offering customizable settings for search engines and data clearing.

**Highlights:** Blocks trackers and ads by default, Customizable blocking per website, Tab management via address bar swipe, Choice of search engine and history suggestions, Selective browsing data clearing, Automatic data clearing option

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Gram Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gram-browser-private-adblock/id6826197449)

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gram Plus Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Gram Plus Yearly | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Vanilla free?

Vanilla is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Gram Browser free?

Gram Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Vanilla or Gram Browser have ads?

Neither Vanilla nor Gram Browser shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Vanilla or Gram Browser?

Vanilla ships an update daily, and Gram Browser every 3 days. Most recently, Vanilla was updated on November 15, 2026 and Gram Browser on November 13, 2026.

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