Comparison

Aweb Private Browser vs Penguin Browser

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

Head to head
About

Aweb Private Browser

This browser offers fast, private browsing with built-in ad blocking and tracker prevention. Download videos for offline viewing, use incognito mode for privacy, and customize web pages with script extensions.

Highlights
  • Ad Blocker
  • Video Downloader
  • Incognito Mode
  • PiP Video Player
  • Script Extensions
  • Multi-Tab Management
  • QR Code Scanner
Features
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Aweb is an ad-blocking browser with super resolution enhancement, video download, picture-in-picture playback, and private browsing. Safari has no built-in ad blocker, and Chrome collects your browsing data. Aweb puts ad blocking, privacy protection, fast loading, and video download in one place, and can also enhance video quality. Super Resolution Enhancement GPU-accelerated real-time processing with smart sharpening, denoising, and color tuning. Multiple profiles adapt to different video quality, turning blurry low-res videos sharp. Standard and AI upscaling are available; AI upscaling offers a free trial, subscribe for unlimited use. Ad Blocker Multi-layer filter rules block ads and trackers, so pages stay clean and load faster. PiP Video Player Auto-detects videos on web pages and plays them in a floating window, so you can keep browsing. Fullscreen and background playback are also supported. Video Downloader Save web videos to your device and watch offline, even on flights and subways. Incognito Mode No browsing history, no cookies, no tracking. Script Extensions Install custom scripts to add more features to web pages. Multi-Tab Management Open several pages at once, switch between cards, and close all tabs with one tap. QR Code Scanner Scan a URL QR code to open it directly. Results are recognized automatically. Use Cases Sharpen low-res videos while watching Keep pages clean with the ad blocker Unlock extra web features with scripts Download videos before you travel Handle several pages with multi-tab Browse without leaving traces Subscription Plans Lifetime membership is a one-time purchase with all premium features forever, no renewal. Annual membership renews each year with all premium features, cancel anytime. User Agreement http://rule.linkfun.top/26A11/user-agreement.html?lang=en Privacy Policy http://rule.linkfun.top/26A11/privacy-policy.html?lang=en Disclaimer http://rule.linkfun.top/26A11/disclaimer.html?lang=en EULA http://rule.linkfun.top/26A11/eula.html?lang=en

About

Penguin Browser

A fast and simple mobile web browser offering full control over your browsing experience. Utilize guest mode for temporary sessions or sign in to save and organize pages. Instantly clear browsing data for privacy and organization.

Highlights
  • Fast and responsive browsing
  • Guest Mode for temporary sessions
  • Account support for saving pages
  • Instant data clearing (Avalanche)
  • Clean and simple interface
  • Privacy-focused local-first design
Features
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(No in-app Ads) Penguin Browser is a fast and simple mobile web browser designed to give you full control over how you browse. Use Guest Mode for quick, temporary sessions, or sign in to keep your pages saved and organized. Whether you want a clean session every time or a place to return to your favorite pages, Penguin adapts to how you browse. With Avalanche, you can instantly clear your browsing data, including open pages, history, and session data, and start fresh in one tap. It’s a simple way to stay organized and maintain your privacy without digging through settings. Features: • Fast and responsive mobile browsing • Guest Mode for temporary sessions • Account support for saving and managing pages • Avalanche to instantly clear browsing data • Clean, simple interface designed for everyday use • Local-first design focused on privacy Penguin Browser is built for users who want a straightforward, flexible, and controlled browsing experience.

Screenshots

Aweb Private Browser4 screens
Penguin Browser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Aweb Private Browser at Free against Penguin Browser's $0.99. Penguin Browser's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). On rating, ads, in-app purchases 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

Aweb Private Browser is free to download; Penguin Browser costs $0.99 up front. Aweb Private Browser sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per year and Penguin Browser sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Aweb Private Browser against 5.0 for Penguin Browser. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Aweb Private Browser ships an update every 3 weeks, Penguin Browser every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Aweb Private Browser versus Penguin Browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAweb Private BrowserPenguin Browser
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings14 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB35 MB
Age rating17+17+
Developer慧君 李EZRA MICHAEL GILBERT

Customer experience

Aweb Private Browser

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Penguin Browser

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Aweb Private Browser

Subscriptions1
  • Annual Subscription$6.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$8.99
1 purchases

Penguin Browser

One-time1
  • Penguin Browser Pro$1.99

Questions

Is Aweb Private Browser free?
Aweb Private Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Penguin Browser free?
Penguin Browser costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Aweb Private Browser or Penguin Browser?
Aweb Private Browser and Penguin Browser are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 4 ratings respectively.
Do Aweb Private Browser or Penguin Browser have ads?
Neither Aweb Private Browser nor Penguin Browser shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Aweb Private Browser or Penguin Browser?
Aweb Private Browser ships an update every 3 weeks, and Penguin Browser every 2 days. Most recently, Aweb Private Browser was updated on October 7, 2026 and Penguin Browser on October 16, 2026.

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