Comparison

PST Reader vs Private Browser

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

Head to head
About

PST Reader

Features
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PST Reader opens .pst mail archives on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. No setup. No account. No internet. Drag in a file you exported a decade ago and read it like it was yesterday. WHAT IT DOES Browse the full folder tree from your archive: Inbox, Sent, Drafts, Junk, Deleted, and any custom folder you set up. Read every message with original formatting, recipients, date, and full headers when you need them. Search across the whole mailbox by sender, subject, body, or recipient. Results show which folder the match came from. Preview attachments in QuickLook. Save them to Files, share through any app, or drag them straight to Finder on Mac. Open contacts, appointments, tasks, and notes carried by the archive. Print messages or export them as PDF. PRIVACY The file stays on your device. Nothing leaves it. No analytics. No login. No server. PST Reader opens archives read-only. Your file is never modified. Decrypted attachment data is deleted from the temp folder when you close the archive. FORMATS Both Unicode and ANSI .pst files are supported. Single archives up to several gigabytes work fine. PRICING Free for up to 10 messages a day. Enough for the quick lookup most people need. Premium unlocks unlimited reading, full search, attachment export, and PDF print. Cancel anytime in your Apple subscription settings. Privacy Policy: https://yevgenii.dev/projects/pst-reader/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Private Browser

This browser prioritizes your privacy with features like session data deletion and Face ID protection. Enjoy a clean, distraction-free browsing experience with customizable search engines and a choice of dark or light modes.

Highlights
  • Private browsing sessions
  • Burn individual tabs
  • Burn all browsing data
  • Face ID protection
  • Search engine choice
  • Clean interface
  • Dark mode support
Features
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Incog is a simple, privacy-focused browser designed to give you more control over your browsing sessions. Browse the web with a clean, distraction-free interface and quickly remove tabs and browsing data when you no longer need them. Key Features: • Private Browsing — Browse with privacy-focused session handling. • Burn Individual Tabs — Remove specific tabs and their associated browsing data. • Burn All — Quickly clear your entire browsing session. • Face ID Protection — Add an extra layer of protection when accessing your tabs. • Search Engine Choice — Choose your preferred search engine. • Clean Interface — A minimal browsing experience without unnecessary clutter. • Dark Mode — Designed to look great in both light and dark environments. Incog is built around a simple idea: your browsing session should stay under your control.

Screenshots

PST Reader4 screens
Private Browser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Private Browser at none against PST Reader's 3. Private Browser also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. PST Reader sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Private Browser asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PST Reader ships an update every 2 months, Private Browser weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
PST Reader versus Private Browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPST ReaderPrivate Browser
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (3 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB2 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperYevgenii Kryzhanivskyi延平 陈

In-app purchases

3 purchases

PST Reader

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$29.99
None

Private Browser

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PST Reader free?
PST Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Private Browser free?
Private Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PST Reader or Private Browser have ads?
Neither PST Reader nor Private Browser shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PST Reader or Private Browser?
PST Reader ships an update every 2 months, and Private Browser weekly. Most recently, PST Reader was updated on October 28, 2026 and Private Browser on October 29, 2026.

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