# AutoWeb vs VanBrowser

The clearest difference is ads: VanBrowser at none against AutoWeb's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AutoWeb sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and VanBrowser sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

AutoWeb ships an update every 5 days, VanBrowser every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AutoWeb | VanBrowser |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vanbrowser-private-browser/id6775986438/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **7** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Size | 7 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Haeseong Jung](https://appshunter.io/developer/1631768957) | [Vertolini](https://appshunter.io/developer/1802404097) |

## What reviewers say

### AutoWeb

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/autoweb-automation-browser/id6759285381)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $22.99 | per year |


### VanBrowser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vanbrowser-private-browser/id6775986438)

A fast, private web browser designed for Apple devices. It prioritizes user control and transparency by avoiding AI features and data collection. Offers advanced tools for inspecting web activity and managing online identities.

**Highlights:** No AI features, Advanced web inspection tools, Persona-based identity separation, Tracker and ad blocking, Local data storage, Optional iCloud sync, Native Apple device design

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VanBrowser (Monthly) | $1.99 | per month |
| VanBrowser Pro (Yearly) | $19.99 | per year |
| Small Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $6.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $12.99 | one-time |
| VanBrowser Pro (Lifetime) | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AutoWeb free?

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

### Is VanBrowser free?

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

### Do AutoWeb or VanBrowser have ads?

AutoWeb shows ads; VanBrowser does not.

### Which is updated more often, AutoWeb or VanBrowser?

AutoWeb ships an update every 5 days, and VanBrowser every 3 days. Most recently, AutoWeb was updated on October 25, 2026 and VanBrowser on October 17, 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.*