# GlassBrowser vs X Browser

The clearest difference is rating: GlassBrowser at 5.0 against X Browser's 4.0. GlassBrowser also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (5 vs 3). X Browser's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.4). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GlassBrowser sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and X Browser sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

GlassBrowser holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 6 respectively.

GlassBrowser ships an update monthly, X Browser every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | GlassBrowser | X Browser |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glassbrowser/id6765816734/reviews)** | [4.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-browser-private-secure-web/id6779554501/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **6** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 11 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.4 | **15.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Vincent Galeano](https://appshunter.io/developer/1821763930) | [Pankaj Bhil](https://appshunter.io/developer/1830967149) |

## What reviewers say

### GlassBrowser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glassbrowser/id6765816734)

Organize your favorite websites into live canvases for quick access. Switch to a full-screen browsing experience with Focus Mode. Designed for Apple devices, it offers enhanced privacy and a beautiful, distraction-free interface.

**Highlights:** Live Canvas for website organization, Focus Mode for full-screen browsing, Enhanced private browsing, Apple-first design, Flexible workspaces, Native iPhone and iPad experience

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GlassBrowser Pro | $9.99 | one-time |


### X Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-browser-private-secure-web/id6779554501)

A fast, private web browser that blocks trackers and ads by default. It offers private browsing modes, media playback features like Picture-in-Picture and AirPlay, and a streamlined download manager. Your browsing data remains on your device.

**Highlights:** Always-on tracker and ad blocking, Private browsing mode with per-tab isolation, Picture-in-Picture for HTML5 videos, AirPlay support for Apple TV, Streamlined downloads with pause/resume, Customizable new tab page, On-device data storage

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| X Browser Pro - Private Web Browser | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| X Browser Pro - Private Web Browser | $2.99 | per month |
| X Browser Pro - Private Web Browser | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GlassBrowser free?

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

### Is X Browser free?

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

### Which has better reviews, GlassBrowser or X Browser?

GlassBrowser is rated higher. GlassBrowser averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while X Browser averages 4.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do GlassBrowser or X Browser have ads?

X Browser shows ads; GlassBrowser does not.

### Which is updated more often, GlassBrowser or X Browser?

GlassBrowser ships an update monthly, and X Browser every 2 weeks. Most recently, GlassBrowser was updated on October 31, 2026 and X Browser on October 31, 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.*