Comparison

Single Tab vs Auther

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

Head to head
About

Single Tab

This private browser automatically deletes your browsing history, cookies, and cache when you close the app. It offers a distraction-free, single-tab experience with enhanced privacy features and an optional subscription for location hiding.

Highlights
  • Auto-wipe on exit
  • No history saved
  • Incognito by default
  • Single tab focus
  • Anti-tracking
  • Location hiding (Pro)
  • Built-in speed test
Features
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Single Tab Browser is a private, incognito browser that wipes your entire session the moment you leave—no history, no cookies, no cache, no tracking. Open one focused tab, browse anonymously, and everything is auto-deleted when you close or switch away. No signup, no account, and free to browse. Looking for a privacy browser that forgets everything? Single Tab Browser is built for ephemeral, distraction-free browsing: a single tab, private by default, with third-party cookies blocked and your whole session erased on exit. Perfect as an incognito browser, anonymous browser, no-history browser, or temporary throwaway browser when you don't want anything saved on your device. WHY SINGLE TAB BROWSER? • Auto-wipe on exit — history, cookies, and cache cleared the instant you leave • No history — nothing is saved between sessions • No cookies, no cache — every visit starts on a clean slate • Incognito by default — a private browsing session every time • One tab — a single, distraction-free page for total focus • Anti-tracking — third-party cookies blocked automatically • Anonymous browsing — no profile, no account, no sync • Choose your search engine — DuckDuckGo, Startpage, Google, or Bing • Hide your location — pick a city; sites see it, not your real location (Single Tab Pro) • Built-in speed test — check latency, download, and upload speeds • Light, dark, and system themes • Fast, lightweight, and private by design USE SINGLE TAB BROWSER FOR: • Private searches you don't want saved in history • Quick, focused reading without tabs piling up • Checking links safely without leaving a trail • Logging into a site without mixing cookies or sessions • Shared or borrowed devices where nothing should be stored • Sensitive research, shopping, or travel lookups • Checking region-specific pages, prices, or content privately • A clean, anonymous session every single time FREE TO BROWSE — SINGLE TAB PRO Browsing privately is free: private incognito single-tab browsing, auto-wipe on exit, improved tracker and ad blocking, your choice of search engine, light/dark/system themes, and the built-in speed test—no ads, no account needed. Single Tab Pro is an optional auto-renewing subscription (weekly, monthly, or yearly) that unlocks location hiding: pick a city so sites see that location instead of your real one, routed through a private proxy—great for privately checking region-specific pages, prices, and content. An active Single Tab Pro subscription is required to use location hiding (the private proxy); it stops working if your subscription ends. App settings (theme, search engine, and chosen location) are stored on your device; your browsing session is always cleared when you leave. Single Tab Pro is an auto-renewing subscription (weekly, monthly, or yearly). Payment is charged to your store account; it renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage or cancel anytime in your account settings. Prices are shown in the app. Download Single Tab Browser today—the fast, private, no-history way to browse in a single incognito tab that erases itself the moment you leave. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Auther

Features
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Auther is a private password manager and 2FA authenticator in one app. Keep your passwords, one-time codes (OTP) and passkeys in a single encrypted vault, unlock it with Face ID, and autofill logins in Safari and your apps. SECURE BY DESIGN Your vault is encrypted on your device with AES-256. Your master password is protected with Argon2id or PBKDF2 key derivation and is never stored or transmitted. iCloud sync moves only ciphertext, so your secrets stay end-to-end encrypted and readable on your devices alone. EVERYTHING IN ONE VAULT - Passwords and logins with usernames, URLs and notes - Built-in 2FA authenticator with live TOTP codes - Passkeys for passwordless sign-in - Payment cards stored alongside your logins - Folders and multiple vaults to stay organized 2FA AUTHENTICATOR BUILT IN Scan a QR code or paste an otpauth link to add two-factor authentication. Your codes refresh on the standard 30-second cycle and sit right next to the login they protect. No separate authenticator app needed. PASSWORD AND PASSPHRASE GENERATOR Create strong, unique passwords or easy-to-type passphrases in a tap. Adjust length and character sets, and reuse from history when you need them. SECURITY DASHBOARD See where you're exposed. Auther flags weak and reused passwords completely offline. Pro adds breach checking powered by Have I Been Pwned, using k-anonymity so your passwords never leave your device. AUTOFILL EVERYWHERE Turn on AutoFill and Auther fills your logins and one-time codes across apps and Safari. Sign in fast without switching apps. UNLOCK YOUR WAY - Face ID and Touch ID unlock - Auto-lock on a timer or when you leave the app - Automatic clipboard clearing after you copy a secret IMPORT AND EXPORT Move in from 1Password, Bitwarden or a generic CSV in minutes. Export a backup whenever you want, with a clear plaintext warning so you stay in control. AUTHER PRO A low-cost subscription, yearly or monthly, cancel anytime. Pro unlocks breach checking, multiple vaults, travel mode and more. Core password manager and 2FA features stay free. PRIVACY FIRST Auther never sees your data. No tracking, no ads, no selling your information. Only the encrypted vault syncs to your own iCloud, and only a short hashed prefix is used for breach checks. Download Auther and take back control of your passwords and 2FA codes. — Support: https://auther.dwirandyh.dev/support.html Privacy Policy: https://auther.dwirandyh.dev/privacy.html Terms of Service & EULA: https://auther.dwirandyh.dev/terms.html

Screenshots

Single Tab4 screens
Auther4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Single Tab at none against Auther's 2. 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. Auther sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Single Tab asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Single Tab versus Auther: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSingle TabAuther
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (4 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB9 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperCodeCrossDwi Randy

In-app purchases

None

Single Tab

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Auther

Subscriptions2
  • Auther Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Auther Pro Yearly$5.991 Year

Questions

Is Single Tab free?
Single Tab is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Auther free?
Auther is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Single Tab or Auther have ads?
Neither Single Tab nor Auther shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Single Tab or Auther?
Single Tab ships an update monthly, and Auther monthly. Most recently, Single Tab was updated on November 5, 2026 and Auther on November 10, 2026.

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