Comparison

Cloak vs Carnival

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

Carnival

Features
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Carnival is a premier media player designed to directly stream and browse videos, photos, and documents stored on your home NAS (Network Attached Storage) or Windows / Mac / Linux PC via SMB. Enjoy your vast media library instantly without taking up precious device storage! KEY FEATURES: ◆ Seamless NAS & SMB Connection - Automatic local network server discovery - Full SMB2 & SMB3 support for ultra-fast, secure streaming - Guest and authenticated logins with secure credential storage - Biometric protection (Face ID / Touch ID) for private folders and servers ◆ High-Performance Video Player - Instant, buffer-free playback directly from your network shares - Crystal-clear 4K and HDR (EDR) video playback support - Long-press for 2.0x speed playback (intuitive YouTube style) - Picture-in-Picture (PiP) and background audio playback - Customizable skip intervals and automatic playback position resume ◆ Fast, Fluid Image & Document Reader - Smooth paging through images and archives stored on your NAS - Dual-page spread, right-to-left, left-to-right, and vertical scrolling modes - Smart margin fitting and eye-friendly color filters - Automatic folder-level reading progress tracking and resume ◆ Privacy & Convenience First - Zero device storage wasted: stream everything on demand - Quick access with comprehensive playback history and bookmarks - App Lock with Face ID / Touch ID to keep your private files secure Turn your local home network into your ultimate private entertainment hub with Carnival!

Screenshots

Cloak4 screens
Carnival4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cloak at none against Carnival's 3. On price, update cadence, 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. Carnival sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Cloak asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Cloak versus Carnival: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCloakCarnival
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (5 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 5 days
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.018.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB80 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMIZOU, CO., LTD.Eiji Shibayama

In-app purchases

None

Cloak

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Carnival

Subscriptions2
  • Carnival Pro(月額)$1.991 Month
  • Carnival Pro(年額)$11.991 Year
One-time1
  • Carnival Pro(買い切り)$34.99

Questions

Is Cloak free?
Cloak is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Carnival free?
Carnival is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Cloak or Carnival have ads?
Both Cloak and Carnival show ads.
Which is updated more often, Cloak or Carnival?
Cloak ships an update every 5 days, and Carnival every 5 days. Most recently, Cloak was updated on October 28, 2026 and Carnival on October 29, 2026.

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