Comparison

Grom Browser vs Private Browser

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

Head to head
About

Grom Browser

Features
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Grom Browser is a lightweight, privacy-minded web browser for iPhone and iPad. Features: • Clean, fast browsing with a simple address bar • Multiple tabs for easy switching between pages • Private / Incognito mode • Choose your search engine (DuckDuckGo, Google, Yandex, Bing) • Desktop site mode when you need the full website layout • Optional JavaScript control in Settings • Light and dark appearance No account required. Open the app, enter a URL, and browse. Privacy Policy: https://telegra.ph/Grom-Browser-Privacy-Policy-08-02

About

Private Browser

This browser prioritizes your privacy with features like session data deletion and Face ID protection. Enjoy a clean, distraction-free browsing experience with customizable search engines and a choice of dark or light modes.

Highlights
  • Private browsing sessions
  • Burn individual tabs
  • Burn all browsing data
  • Face ID protection
  • Search engine choice
  • Clean interface
  • Dark mode support
Features
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Incog is a simple, privacy-focused browser designed to give you more control over your browsing sessions. Browse the web with a clean, distraction-free interface and quickly remove tabs and browsing data when you no longer need them. Key Features: • Private Browsing — Browse with privacy-focused session handling. • Burn Individual Tabs — Remove specific tabs and their associated browsing data. • Burn All — Quickly clear your entire browsing session. • Face ID Protection — Add an extra layer of protection when accessing your tabs. • Search Engine Choice — Choose your preferred search engine. • Clean Interface — A minimal browsing experience without unnecessary clutter. • Dark Mode — Designed to look great in both light and dark environments. Incog is built around a simple idea: your browsing session should stay under your control.

Screenshots

Grom Browser3 screens
Private Browser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Private Browser at 5.0 against Grom Browser's 3.0. On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Private Browser holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Grom Browser versus Private Browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGrom BrowserPrivate Browser
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB2 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperVISTEP, OOO延平 陈

In-app purchases

None

Grom Browser

No in-app purchases

None

Private Browser

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Grom Browser free?
Grom Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Private Browser free?
Private Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Grom Browser or Private Browser?
Private Browser is rated higher. Grom Browser averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Private Browser averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Grom Browser or Private Browser have ads?
Neither Grom Browser nor Private Browser shows ads.

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