# BeaconPad vs Single Tab

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Single Tab at none against BeaconPad's 1. Single Tab also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.2). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BeaconPad sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Single Tab asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | BeaconPad | Single Tab |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[3.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/single-tab-private-browser/id6783143237/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **4** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Monthly |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 8 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.2 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Olof Petterson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1808256024) | [CodeCross](https://appshunter.io/developer/1660793254) |

## What reviewers say

### BeaconPad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beaconpad/id6759147151)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BeaconPad PRO | $6.99 | one-time |


### Single Tab

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/single-tab-private-browser/id6783143237)

This private browser automatically deletes your browsing history, cookies, and cache when you close the app. It offers a distraction-free, single-tab experience with enhanced privacy features and an optional subscription for location hiding.

**Highlights:** Auto-wipe on exit, No history saved, Incognito by default, Single tab focus, Anti-tracking, Location hiding (Pro), Built-in speed test

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BeaconPad free?

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

### Is Single Tab free?

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

### Do BeaconPad or Single Tab have ads?

Neither BeaconPad nor Single Tab shows ads.

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