Comparison

Private Browser vs Synstor Web

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

Head to head
About

Private Browser

Features
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Private Browser is a fast, ad-free way to use the web on iPhone. It blocks ads and trackers before they load, keeps your browsing to yourself, and puts a lock on the whole app. No account. No profile. Nothing sold. BLOCK ADS AND TRACKERS • Over 135,000 filter rules from EasyList and EasyPrivacy, applied before a page starts loading • Pages load faster and use less data, because the ads never arrive • Cookie banners hidden automatically • A live counter shows exactly what was blocked on the page you are reading • Turn protection off for one site you trust, without turning it off everywhere PRIVATE TABS THAT REALLY ARE PRIVATE • Private tabs use a separate, temporary store — nothing is written to disk • Close the last private tab and the whole session is destroyed, not just hidden • Normal tabs keep history only for as long as you want it; clear any part of it in one tap LOCK THE APP, NOT JUST THE SCREEN • Face ID, Touch ID or a passcode to open the app • The page is covered the moment you switch apps, so nothing shows in the app switcher • Files you download are stored with iOS file protection and stay unreadable while the device is locked BUILT FOR READING, NOT FOR ADS • Reader mode strips a page down to the article • Dark mode for any website, not just the ones that support it • Toolbars get out of the way as you scroll and come straight back • Tabs, bookmarks, reading list and downloads, all where you expect them SEARCH THE WAY YOU PREFER • Choose from DuckDuckGo, Google, Bing, Brave, Startpage, Ecosia, Yahoo or Baidu • HTTPS-Only mode, so an insecure page never loads by accident • Encrypted DNS guidance built in • QR scanner, downloads manager and full backup SPEAKS YOUR LANGUAGE Every screen is translated into 36 languages, including Arabic and Hebrew with full right-to-left layout. PRIVATE BROWSER PRO Private Browser Pro removes every upgrade prompt, includes each new feature as it arrives, and comes with priority email support. Choose a weekly or yearly subscription, or buy Lifetime once and own it outright with no subscription at all. The price for your country, the renewal date, and the length of any free trial offered are always shown in the app before you confirm. Nothing is charged until you do, and a free trial is free. A subscription renews automatically unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your Apple Account is charged for renewal within 24 hours of the end of that period. You can manage or cancel a subscription at any time in Settings on your device. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/privacy-policy-004/home Support: https://sites.google.com/view/eteamhelp

About

Synstor Web

Features
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Synstor is a secure browser for those who value privacy, clarity, and precision. It ensures you are fully protected while surfing the web, keeping your personal data safely encrypted. The browser hides your identity, wipes traces after every session, and prevents websites from following your activity. You can capture full-length screenshots of entire pages — from top to bottom — and store them directly within the app’s secure vault. Each screenshot or file you keep can be encrypted with your personal key, ensuring that no one else can open or copy it. Synstor is built with simplicity in mind: quick toggles for privacy, instant access to your encrypted items, and an interface free from clutter. Whether you need to research privately, archive web content, or protect confidential files, Synstor acts as a shield between you and the digital noise of the modern web. Privacy Policy - https://synstor.net/privacy Terms of Use - https://synstor.net/terms

Screenshots

Private Browser4 screens
Synstor Web4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Private Browser at every 2 weeks against Synstor Web's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Private Browser sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and Synstor Web sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Private Browser ships an update every 2 weeks, Synstor Web every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Private Browser versus Synstor Web: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrivate BrowserSynstor Web
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.016 — better
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB13 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperMD. NASAR UDDIN REDOYFuerte Hambrucken B.V.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Private Browser

Subscriptions2
  • Private Browser Pro (Weekly)$9.997 Days
  • Private Browser Pro (Yearly)3 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime Special Offer$99.99
  • Private Browser Pro Lifetime$149.99
3 purchases

Synstor Web

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly3 Days trial$12.997 Days
  • Monthly3 Days trial$24.991 Month
  • Yearly$44.991 Year

Questions

Is Private Browser free?
Private Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Synstor Web free?
Synstor Web is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Private Browser or Synstor Web have ads?
Neither Private Browser nor Synstor Web shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Private Browser or Synstor Web?
Private Browser ships an update every 2 weeks, and Synstor Web every 2 months. Most recently, Private Browser was updated on October 31, 2026 and Synstor Web on November 6, 2026.

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