Comparison

Privacy Screen Browser vs Cloak

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

Head to head
About

Privacy Screen Browser

This browser offers enhanced privacy with features like Face ID lock, a screen shield, and tilt-to-hide functionality. It allows users to browse privately in public spaces, control what's visible on their screen, and set site-specific privacy rules.

Highlights
  • Face ID lock
  • Screen shield
  • Peek mode
  • Tilt to Hide
  • Panic mode
  • Site-specific privacy rules
Features
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Privacy Screen Browser is a private web browser designed for real-world screen privacy. Private browsing is not only about clearing history. Sometimes you also need to protect what is visible on your screen — in public places, shared spaces, while commuting, or whenever someone is nearby. Privacy Screen Browser combines a clean web browser with privacy tools like Face ID lock, screen shield, Peek mode, Panic mode, Tilt to Hide, tabs, bookmarks, history controls, and site-specific privacy rules. PRIVATE BROWSER Browse with a clean, familiar web experience. • Search or open URLs from one address bar • Choose your preferred search engine • Use tabs, bookmarks, favorites, and history • Quickly share pages or save websites SCREEN PRIVACY SHIELD Protect what is visible on your screen. • Cover your browsing content instantly • Use Peek mode to reveal only a small movable area • Adjust shield opacity up to full coverage • Choose whether the address bar stays visible, hidden, or protected • Keep gestures working while your screen shield is active TILT TO HIDE Privacy Screen Browser can react when your iPhone is tilted. • Enable Tilt to Hide for Cover and Peek modes • Choose Low, Medium, or High sensitivity • Increase shield opacity as the device angle changes • Protect your screen quickly without searching for a button PANIC MODE Switch to a discreet privacy screen when you need an instant cover. • Choose from multiple cover styles • Hold to return with a smooth progress animation • Use Panic mode as a fast privacy layer for sensitive moments FACE ID LOCK Add an extra layer of protection before opening the app. • Lock the app with Face ID • Cover content in the app switcher • Protect the screen when the app becomes inactive • Get a warning when a screenshot is detected SITE-SPECIFIC PRIVACY RULES Create privacy rules for websites you choose. • Auto-enable Shield for selected domains • Include subdomains when needed • Override address bar privacy per site • Hide tab titles for private sites • Prevent history saving for selected sites • Clear existing history for a site BOOKMARKS, FAVORITES & HISTORY Keep useful websites close while staying in control. • Add custom favorites to the Start Page • Save bookmarks for later • View and clear browsing history • Delete all browsing data from Settings • Turn automatic history saving on or off BUILT FOR SIMPLE, PERSONAL PRIVACY Privacy Screen Browser is made for people who want a private, focused, and discreet browsing experience on iPhone. No account is required. Your browser data is stored locally on your device unless you choose to share it or visit websites that use their own services.

About

Cloak

This private browser prioritizes your online privacy by blocking ads and trackers. It offers session protection with a passcode and ensures no browsing history is saved by default, with an option to instantly erase all data.

Highlights
  • Ad and tracker blocking
  • Auto-updating filter lists
  • App passcode lock
  • App switcher blur
  • Private browsing by default
  • One-tap data erase
  • Tabbed browsing
Features
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Cloak is a private browser built for one thing: keeping your browsing yours. BLOCK ADS & TRACKERS Cloak blocks ads, trackers, and analytics using community-maintained filter lists (EasyList, EasyPrivacy and more) that update automatically — no app update required. See exactly how many trackers you've blocked, right on the home screen. LOCK IT DOWN Protect your sessions with your own app passcode. Cloak locks every time you leave, and blurs its contents in the app switcher so nothing leaks to prying eyes. LEAVE NO TRACE Private by default: history, cookies and cache are never saved. Close the app and it's gone. Or burn all browsing data instantly, whenever you want. FAST & CLEAN A clean, focused browser with tabs, adaptive blocking and a dark, focused design. FEATURES - Auto-updating ad & tracker blocking (EasyList / EasyPrivacy / Japanese filters) - Live tracker counter and per-site breakdown - App passcode lock + app-switcher blur - No-trace private browsing by default - One-tap "burn" to erase everything - Tabbed browsing - Picture-in-Picture video Your browsing is nobody's business but yours. Cloak keeps it that way.

Screenshots

Privacy Screen Browser3 screens
Cloak4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Cloak at 4.2 against Privacy Screen Browser's 1.0. Cloak also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (5 vs 1). Privacy Screen Browser's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, in-app purchases, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cloak holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cloak has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Privacy Screen Browser ships an update monthly, Cloak every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 4 level
Privacy Screen Browser versus Cloak: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrivacy Screen BrowserCloak
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)4.2 (5 ratings) — better
Number of ratings15 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB6 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperHa Do Thi ThuMIZOU, CO., LTD.

Customer experience

Privacy Screen Browser

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Cloak

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

In-app purchases

None

Privacy Screen Browser

No in-app purchases

None

Cloak

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Privacy Screen Browser free?
Privacy Screen Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cloak free?
Cloak is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Privacy Screen Browser or Cloak?
Cloak is rated higher. Privacy Screen Browser averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Cloak averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.
Do Privacy Screen Browser or Cloak have ads?
Cloak shows ads; Privacy Screen Browser does not.
Which is updated more often, Privacy Screen Browser or Cloak?
Privacy Screen Browser ships an update monthly, and Cloak every 5 days. Most recently, Privacy Screen Browser was updated on October 19, 2026 and Cloak on October 15, 2026.

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