Comparison

Velta Browser vs Zixia Browser & Reader

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

Head to head
About

Velta Browser

Features
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Velta Browser combines a privacy-focused web browser with a secure VPN connection, giving you a convenient way to browse the web and protect your connection in one app. Browse with multiple tabs, use Private Browsing when you do not want browsing history and website data retained, save useful pages with bookmarks, and quickly find text within a webpage. When you need additional protection, connect to the VPN directly from the app. Key features: • Secure VPN connection • Built-in privacy-focused web browser • Private Browsing with non-persistent website data • Multiple browser tabs • Bookmarks and browsing history • Find text within webpages • QR code scanning for quick access to links • Server selection and connection status • Simple and intuitive interface Velta Browser brings everyday browsing tools and VPN protection together in one streamlined experience. Some features require a Velta Browser subscription. Subscription pricing and duration are displayed before purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple ID account settings. Privacy Policy: https://keyproxylimited.com/veltavpn/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://keyproxylimited.com/veltavpn/terms-of-use

About

Zixia Browser & Reader

Features
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Read EPUB and TXT books, listen with text-to-speech, and make the web your own. Zixia combines a browser, customizable reader, user scripts, video speed controls and optional AI tools on iPhone and iPad. READ YOUR OWN BOOKS Import EPUB and TXT books, organize your bookshelf and return to your saved reading position. Adjust fonts, spacing, margins and backgrounds. Find text, browse chapters, add bookmarks and choose your preferred page-turn style. LISTEN WITH TEXT-TO-SPEECH Listen to books and supported web pages with system voices. Choose a voice, adjust the speaking rate and set a sleep timer. Voice availability depends on the voices installed on your device. CUSTOMIZE WEBSITES WITH USER SCRIPTS Install, inspect, edit and manage JavaScript user scripts. Enable scripts for selected sites and preview source code before installation. CONTROL WEB VIDEO SPEED Adjust playback speed on supported HTML5 videos. Available speeds and behavior depend on the website, player and WebKit support. USE YOUR OWN AI PROVIDER Connect a compatible AI service using your API endpoint, model and API key. Summarize web pages, ask follow-up questions and review claims for potential red flags and suggested checks with your chosen model. AI tools require your own provider configuration and an internet connection. Relevant page content is sent to the provider you select. Provider terms and charges may apply. API keys are stored in the system Keychain. BROWSE WITH PRACTICAL TOOLS Use tabs, bookmarks, downloads, find in page and night mode. Reduce ads and tracking requests with built-in filters, custom rules and subscription lists. Regular and private browsing use separate website data stores. Website compatibility varies.

Screenshots

Velta Browser4 screens
Zixia Browser & Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Zixia Browser & Reader at none against Velta Browser's 2. Zixia Browser & Reader also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On price, 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. Velta Browser sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Zixia Browser & Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Velta Browser ships an update monthly, Zixia Browser & Reader fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Velta Browser versus Zixia Browser & Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVelta BrowserZixia Browser & Reader
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size179 MB14 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperKEY PROXY LIMITEDNAIHANG ZHOU

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Velta Browser

Subscriptions2
  • week3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • year$49.991 Year
None

Zixia Browser & Reader

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Velta Browser free?
Velta Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Zixia Browser & Reader free?
Zixia Browser & Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Velta Browser or Zixia Browser & Reader have ads?
Velta Browser shows ads; Zixia Browser & Reader does not.
Which is updated more often, Velta Browser or Zixia Browser & Reader?
Velta Browser ships an update monthly, and Zixia Browser & Reader fortnightly. Most recently, Velta Browser was updated on October 14, 2026 and Zixia Browser & Reader on October 14, 2026.

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