# Record Shelf vs Private Web Browser

The clearest difference is rating: Record Shelf at 5.0 against Private Web Browser's 4.0. Record Shelf also leads on monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and device support (3 vs 1). Private Web Browser's advantage is ratings volume (8 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Record Shelf sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Private Web Browser sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Record Shelf holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Private Web Browser has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Record Shelf ships an update every 5 days, Private Web Browser weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Record Shelf | Private Web Browser |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/record-shelf-cd-and-vinyl/id6759797206/reviews)** | [4.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-web-browser-internet/id6761774081/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **8** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Subscription |
| Size | 87 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.5** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Funattic Studio Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1844048448) | [PrivacyCore Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1891401015) |

## What reviewers say

### Record Shelf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/record-shelf-cd-and-vinyl/id6759797206)

Easily catalog and track your CD and vinyl collection. Scan albums to organize your music library, making it searchable and accessible. Avoid buying duplicates and manage your growing music archive with a collector-friendly interface.

**Highlights:** Scan and catalog albums, Track vinyl and CDs, Fast collection search, Collector-friendly interface, Unlimited collection size (Pro), Cloud sync (Pro)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Pro | $59.99 | one-time |


### Private Web Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-web-browser-internet/id6761774081)

A secure and private web browser offering ad blocking and private tabs for a cleaner, faster browsing experience. It provides convenient tools like tab management and bookmarks to enhance everyday internet exploration while protecting your history and personal information.

**Highlights:** Private browsing mode, Integrated ad blocker, Quick page loading, Tab management, Bookmarks, Modern interface, History protection

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Private Web Browser - Internet | $5.99 | per 7 days |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Record Shelf free?

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

### Is Private Web Browser free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Record Shelf or Private Web Browser?

Record Shelf is rated higher. Record Shelf averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Private Web Browser averages 4.0 from 8 ratings.

### Do Record Shelf or Private Web Browser have ads?

Neither Record Shelf nor Private Web Browser shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Record Shelf or Private Web Browser?

Record Shelf ships an update every 5 days, and Private Web Browser weekly. Most recently, Record Shelf was updated on October 24, 2026 and Private Web Browser on October 24, 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.*