# Private Browser vs Bare

The clearest difference is device support: Private Browser at 3 against Bare's 1. Private Browser also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Private Browser sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Bare sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Private Browser ships an update every 9 days, Bare every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Private Browser | Bare |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bare-private-ad-block-browser/id6797399167/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **2** |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 60 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [MD. NASAR UDDIN REDOY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1653522796) | [岚烜 吴](https://appshunter.io/developer/6788589687) |

## What reviewers say

### Private Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-browser-safe-and-secure/id6759215696)

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Private Browser Pro - Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Private Browser Pro - Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Private Browser Pro - Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Offer | $29.99 | one-time |
| One-time Purchase | $149.99 | one-time |


### Bare

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bare-private-ad-block-browser/id6797399167)

This browser automatically blocks ads and trackers with no setup required. It offers a reader mode, private tabs, and customizable news feeds. All features are free, with an optional tipping feature.

**Highlights:** Automatic ad and tracker blocking, Reader mode with customizable text and backgrounds, Private tabs, Customizable news feed, Site-specific blocking exceptions, Desktop mode per site

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium tip | $29.99 | one-time |
| Large tip | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Private Browser free?

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

### Is Bare free?

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

### Do Private Browser or Bare have ads?

Neither Private Browser nor Bare shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Private Browser or Bare?

Private Browser ships an update every 9 days, and Bare every 8 days. Most recently, Private Browser was updated on October 17, 2026 and Bare on October 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*