# XV Browser vs Guardnox

The clearest difference is rating: Guardnox at 4.9 against XV Browser's 3.3. Guardnox also leads on ads (none vs shown). XV Browser's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Guardnox holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 10 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | XV Browser | Guardnox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xv-browser-private-safe/id6774915066/reviews) | **[4.9 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guardnox-online-data-security/id6795132577/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **10** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 65 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Diti Bagadiya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1887807743) | [SASU TOLSTOI](https://appshunter.io/developer/6795132579) |

## What reviewers say

### XV Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xv-browser-private-safe/id6774915066)

Browse the web with enhanced speed, privacy, and media control. Enjoy a clean browsing experience with an adblocker and multitask with floating picture-in-picture video playback. Keep your online activities confidential with one-tap data clearing.

**Highlights:** Ultra-powerful adblocker, Floating Picture-in-Picture (PiP), Lock-screen background playback, Identity switcher (User Agent), Absolute privacy & secure data, Premium Glassmorphism UI

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Guardnox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guardnox-online-data-security/id6795132577)

Browse the internet anonymously with a secure, private browser that blocks ads and malicious sites. Keep your sensitive information safe in an encrypted vault for notes and passwords.

**Highlights:** Anonymous browsing, Ad and script blocking, Malicious domain protection, Encrypted private notes, Password protection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Safari Extension, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is XV Browser free?

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

### Is Guardnox free?

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

### Which has better reviews, XV Browser or Guardnox?

Guardnox is rated higher. XV Browser averages 3.3 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Guardnox averages 4.9 from 10 ratings.

### Do XV Browser or Guardnox have ads?

XV Browser shows ads; Guardnox does not.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*