# Cloak vs Private Vault

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cloak at none against Private Vault's 3. Private Vault's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Private Vault sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Cloak asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cloak | Private Vault |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloak-private-browser/id6774682648/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **5** | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | — |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Size | 6 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MIZOU, CO., LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1542553141) | [益平 姚](https://appshunter.io/developer/6788998800) |

## What reviewers say

### Cloak

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloak-private-browser/id6774682648)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Private Vault

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-vault-secure-storage/id6804375761)

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Private Vault: Secure Storage | $24.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cloak free?

Cloak is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Private Vault free?

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

### Do Cloak or Private Vault have ads?

Cloak shows ads; Private Vault does not.

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