Comparison

Privacy Screen Browser vs Mobile Screen Recorder

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

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.

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Mobile Screen Recorder

Features
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Capture what matters—then keep it on your device. Mobile Screen Recorder is a focused screen-recording utility for iPhone and iPad. Start a ReplayKit broadcast through familiar Apple system controls, choose whether to include microphone audio, and find finished recordings in Files. SIMPLE RECORDING CONTROLS • Start capture through Apple’s system broadcast interface • Include microphone audio only when you choose • See recording quality and status at a glance • Keep finished recordings in On My iPhone/Mobile Screen Recorder/Recordings • Open, share, or delete recordings from your local library LOCAL BY DEFAULT Your screen recordings, microphone audio, filenames, and video contents are not uploaded to our servers. Mobile Screen Recorder does not require an account and is not a cloud-backup service. Network access is used for advertising consent, ads on the Free plan, purchase verification, and support pages. QUALITY OPTIONS • Free: up to 720p at 30 FPS with advertising • Standard: up to 1080p at 30 FPS with no ads • Premium: native resolution up to 4K and up to 60 FPS with no ads, where supported by the device • Remove Ads Forever: removes ads while keeping Free-plan recording quality Standard and Premium are available as auto-renewing monthly or annual subscriptions. Payment is charged to your Apple ID after confirmation. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel subscriptions from your App Store account. IMPORTANT Recording availability depends on Apple system permissions, device capabilities, storage, and the content being recorded. Protected or DRM-controlled content may appear blank or may not be recordable. You are responsible for obtaining any consent required before recording screens, conversations, meetings, or copyrighted material. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled through Apple. Restore a completed purchase from the Plans screen. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula Privacy Policy: https://screenrecorder.deritchtech.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://screenrecorder.deritchtech.com/terms

Screenshots

Privacy Screen Browser3 screens
Mobile Screen Recorder1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Privacy Screen Browser at none against Mobile Screen Recorder's 5. Mobile Screen Recorder's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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. Mobile Screen Recorder sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Privacy Screen Browser asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Privacy Screen Browser versus Mobile Screen Recorder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrivacy Screen BrowserMobile Screen Recorder
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB24 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperHa Do Thi ThuDERITCH TECHNOLOGIES LLP

In-app purchases

None

Privacy Screen Browser

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Mobile Screen Recorder

Subscriptions4
  • Standard Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly$8.991 Month
  • Standard Annual$49.991 Year
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  • Premium Annual$79.991 Year
One-time1
  • Remove Ads$4.99

Questions

Is Privacy Screen Browser free?
Privacy Screen Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mobile Screen Recorder free?
Mobile Screen Recorder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Privacy Screen Browser or Mobile Screen Recorder have ads?
Neither Privacy Screen Browser nor Mobile Screen Recorder shows ads.

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