# Bare vs Private Browser

Bare and Private Browser are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Both are free to download. Bare sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Private Browser sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bare ships an update every 8 days, Private Browser every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bare | Private Browser |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bare-private-ad-block-browser/id6797399167/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **2** | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 27 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [岚烜 吴](https://appshunter.io/developer/6788589687) | [MD. NASAR UDDIN REDOY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1653522796) |

## What reviewers say

### Bare

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bare-private-ad-block-browser/id6797399167)

This browser automatically blocks ads and trackers with no setup required. It offers a reader mode, private tabs, and customizable news feeds. All features are free, with an optional tipping feature.

**Highlights:** Automatic ad and tracker blocking, Reader mode with customizable text and backgrounds, Private tabs, Customizable news feed, Site-specific blocking exceptions, Desktop mode per site

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium tip | $29.99 | one-time |
| Large tip | $59.99 | one-time |


### Private Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-browser-safe-and-secure/id6797569089)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Private Browser Pro (Weekly) | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Private Browser Pro (Yearly) | $59.99 | per year |
| Private Browser Pro Lifetime | $149.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bare free?

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

### Is Private Browser free?

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

### Do Bare or Private Browser have ads?

Neither Bare nor Private Browser shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bare or Private Browser?

Bare ships an update every 8 days, and Private Browser every 9 days. Most recently, Bare was updated on September 20, 2026 and Private Browser on September 18, 2026.

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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.*