Comparison

Cloak vs Pin Lock Private Browser

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

Head to head
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.

About

Pin Lock Private Browser

Features
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Pin Lock Private Browser is a fast, no-nonsense web browser built around one idea: your browsing is yours. No accounts. No analytics. No trackers of our own. Ever. Only you should access your browsing history in your device. • PIN-PROTECTED BY DESIGN Lock the app with a 4-12 digit PIN. Enter the correct PIN and your tabs, history and bookmarks open exactly as you left them. Enter any other PIN and a completely fresh, empty browser opens instead - no error, no hint that a real session even exists. There is no PIN recovery: if you forget it, the data it protects stays locked, by design. • BLOCKS ADS & TRACKERS AUTOMATICALLY Built-in content blocking stops common ad networks, trackers and autoplaying video ads before they load - on by default, no setup required. • DOWNLOAD FILES AND VIDEOS A built-in downloader lets you download files and video on the pages you visit, and saves it to a private folder, on-device - not your Photos library. You're always responsible for only downloading content you own or have permission to save. • CHOOSE YOUR SEARCH ENGINE DuckDuckGo, Startpage, Brave Search or Google - pick the default that matches how private you want your searches to be. • EVERYTHING STAYS ON YOUR DEVICE History, bookmarks, downloads and settings live only on your device. We run no servers that collect them, and we couldn't hand over your data if we wanted to - it never reaches us in the first place. • PRO (OPTIONAL) - Find in Page - search text on any page instantly - Save Page as PDF - straight into your vault Pro is an optional auto-renewing subscription, billed monthly or yearly through the App Store. Manage or cancel anytime in your device's App Store settings. Pin Lock Private Browser is a general-purpose web browser intended for users 18 and older. Like any browser, it can reach the open web; please browse responsibly and in accordance with the law where you live. QUICK START GUIDE, TERMS, FAQ ARE HOSTED ON OUR WEBSITE. If you still have questions or feedback? Email: pulsarsandpulsar@gmail.com Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Cloak4 screens
Pin Lock Private Browser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cloak at none against Pin Lock Private Browser's 2. Pin Lock Private Browser's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, 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. Pin Lock Private Browser sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Cloak asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cloak ships an update every 5 days, Pin Lock Private Browser every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Cloak versus Pin Lock Private Browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCloakPin Lock Private Browser
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (5 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.018.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB9 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperMIZOU, CO., LTD.Harpreet Joga

In-app purchases

None

Cloak

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Pin Lock Private Browser

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$7.991 Year

Questions

Is Cloak free?
Cloak is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pin Lock Private Browser free?
Pin Lock Private Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Cloak or Pin Lock Private Browser have ads?
Cloak shows ads; Pin Lock Private Browser does not.
Which is updated more often, Cloak or Pin Lock Private Browser?
Cloak ships an update every 5 days, and Pin Lock Private Browser every 4 days. Most recently, Cloak was updated on October 28, 2026 and Pin Lock Private Browser on October 18, 2026.

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