Comparison

Private Browser vs Cloak

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

Head to head
About

Private Browser

Features
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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

About

Cloak

This private browser prioritizes your online privacy by blocking ads and trackers. It offers session protection with a passcode and ensures no browsing history is saved by default, with an option to instantly erase all data.

Highlights
  • Ad and tracker blocking
  • Auto-updating filter lists
  • App passcode lock
  • App switcher blur
  • Private browsing by default
  • One-tap data erase
  • Tabbed browsing
Features
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Cloak is a private browser built for one thing: keeping your browsing yours. BLOCK ADS & TRACKERS Cloak blocks ads, trackers, and analytics using community-maintained filter lists (EasyList, EasyPrivacy and more) that update automatically — no app update required. See exactly how many trackers you've blocked, right on the home screen. LOCK IT DOWN Protect your sessions with your own app passcode. Cloak locks every time you leave, and blurs its contents in the app switcher so nothing leaks to prying eyes. LEAVE NO TRACE Private by default: history, cookies and cache are never saved. Close the app and it's gone. Or burn all browsing data instantly, whenever you want. FAST & CLEAN A clean, focused browser with tabs, adaptive blocking and a dark, focused design. FEATURES - Auto-updating ad & tracker blocking (EasyList / EasyPrivacy / Japanese filters) - Live tracker counter and per-site breakdown - App passcode lock + app-switcher blur - No-trace private browsing by default - One-tap "burn" to erase everything - Tabbed browsing - Picture-in-Picture video Your browsing is nobody's business but yours. Cloak keeps it that way.

Screenshots

Private Browser4 screens
Cloak4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cloak at none against Private Browser's 5. Private Browser's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence and device support 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. Private Browser sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Cloak asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Private Browser ships an update every 9 days, Cloak every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Private Browser versus Cloak: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrivate BrowserCloak
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.2 (5 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB6 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperMD. NASAR UDDIN REDOYMIZOU, CO., LTD.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Private Browser

Subscriptions3
  • Private Browser Pro - Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Private Browser Pro - Weekly$9.997 Days
  • Private Browser Pro - Yearly3 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime Offer$29.99
  • One-time Purchase$149.99
None

Cloak

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Private Browser free?
Private Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cloak free?
Cloak is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Private Browser or Cloak have ads?
Cloak shows ads; Private Browser does not.
Which is updated more often, Private Browser or Cloak?
Private Browser ships an update every 9 days, and Cloak every 10 days. Most recently, Private Browser was updated on October 26, 2026 and Cloak on October 24, 2026.

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