Comparison

Privacy Screen Browser vs VNBrowser

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

VNBrowser

Features
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VNBrowser tập trung vào quyền riêng tư và được xây dựng bằng Apple WebKit. Bạn có thể duyệt web với các công cụ kiểm soát quyền riêng tư, quyền theo từng trang, tải xuống và làm gọn nội dung trang. VNBrowser lưu dữ liệu duyệt web cục bộ trên thiết bị và cho bạn kiểm soát rõ hơn mỗi website được phép làm gì. Tính năng chính: - Tab riêng tư với dữ liệu website được cô lập - Chặn quảng cáo và tracker phổ biến bằng bộ lọc cục bộ - Chặn phần tử để ẩn vùng gây nhiễu trên trang web - Chế độ máy tính theo từng website - Quyền theo từng trang cho camera, micro, tải xuống, pop-up, bảng nhớ tạm, thông báo và toàn màn hình - Chế độ đọc cho bài viết gọn hơn - Tìm trong trang - Quét mã QR - Trình quản lý tải xuống với xử lý tệp cục bộ an toàn hơn - Xoá dữ liệu duyệt web gồm lịch sử, cookie, cache, tải xuống, dấu trang, cài đặt trang và sự kiện bảo mật VNBrowser không tích hợp SDK phân tích, SDK quảng cáo hoặc tracking chéo ứng dụng. Lịch sử duyệt web, dấu trang, tệp tải xuống, cài đặt trang và sự kiện bảo vệ được lưu cục bộ trên thiết bị. Một số lớp bảo vệ phụ thuộc vào khả năng của iOS và WebKit. Bộ lọc nội dung và chặn phần tử giúp giảm quảng cáo, tracker và vùng gây nhiễu phổ biến, nhưng không trình duyệt nào có thể đảm bảo chặn mọi phần tử hoặc mọi request mạng trên tất cả website.

Screenshots

Privacy Screen Browser3 screens
VNBrowser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: VNBrowser at daily against Privacy Screen Browser's monthly. On price, 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Privacy Screen Browser ships an update monthly, VNBrowser daily. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Privacy Screen Browser versus VNBrowser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrivacy Screen BrowserVNBrowser
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB6 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperHa Do Thi ThuNguyen Van Nhat

In-app purchases

None

Privacy Screen Browser

No in-app purchases

None

VNBrowser

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Privacy Screen Browser free?
Privacy Screen Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is VNBrowser free?
VNBrowser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Privacy Screen Browser or VNBrowser have ads?
Neither Privacy Screen Browser nor VNBrowser shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Privacy Screen Browser or VNBrowser?
Privacy Screen Browser ships an update monthly, and VNBrowser daily. Most recently, Privacy Screen Browser was updated on October 31, 2026 and VNBrowser on October 31, 2026.

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