Datamask for AOL vs Norton Private Browser
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Datamask for AOL
This secure mobile browser protects against phishing and malicious attempts to steal personal information. It also offers 5GB of encrypted cloud storage for documents and photos, secured with a password.
- Secure mobile browsing
- Phishing protection
- Malicious attempt blocking
- Encrypted cloud storage
- Password-protected files
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Included in select paid AOL membership plans, DataMask Mobile for AOL is a secure mobile browser which helps protect you against phishing and malicious attempts to steal your personal information when you browse the web. Additionally, E-Vault provides you with 5GB of cloud storage to encrypt and password-protect your documents and photos. Have a paid AOL account? Log in to http://mybenefits.aol.com to find out if DataMask Mobile by AOL is included in your subscription.
Norton Private Browser
Experience a secure and private browsing experience with built-in ad blocking and advanced protection against malicious websites and trackers. Encrypt your downloaded files and lock your browser for ultimate peace of mind.
- Built-in AdBlocker
- Web Shield protection
- Secure File Vault
- Private Mode
- Browser Lock
- Privacy Cleaner
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Transform your everyday browsing into a fortress of security — without sacrificing speed or simplicity. Norton Private Browser is designed from the ground up for unparalleled privacy and security to help keep you safe online. It comes with a built-in AdBlocker, complete data encryption, tracking protection, Secure File Vault, and more. BUILT IN ADBLOCK Automatically blocks annoying ads and trackers, improves browsing speed, and performance while protecting your privacy. WEB SHIELD Real-time protection against malicious websites and phishing attempts, keeping your browsing secure 24/7. SECURE FILE VAULT Downloaded files are automatically encrypted and safely stored, giving you complete control over your sensitive data. PRIVATE MODE Stay incognito and leave no trace of your browsing activity with automatic history, cookie, and cache clearing. BROWSER LOCK Feel comfortable sharing your mobile device knowing your browser is encrypted and locked with a passcode or biometric lock. SEARCH ENGINES Choose your preferred search engine from popular providers directly from the address bar. DARK MODE Reduce eye strain with a less bright interface, perfect for night-time when you’re surfing the internet. PRIVACY CLEANER Clears your browsing history, cache, cookies and other data stored in your browsers, such as cached images and cookies. ABOUT NORTON Millions around the world trust Norton for security, privacy, and identity protection. Our mission is to make digital safety easy, so you and your family can live worry-free online.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Norton Private Browser at 4.2 against Datamask for AOL's 3.1. Norton Private Browser also leads on review sentiment (38% vs 10%) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 7 months). Datamask for AOL's advantage is iOS requirement (13.6 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Norton Private Browser holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Norton Private Browser has 152 ratings behind it against 30, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of Datamask for AOL's written reviews are positive against 38% of Norton Private Browser's.
Datamask for AOL ships an update every 7 months, Norton Private Browser every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Datamask for AOL | Norton Private Browser |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.1 (30 ratings) | 4.2 (152 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 10.0% of reviews | 38.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 30 | 152 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.6 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 87 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | SentryBay Limited | Gen Digital Inc. |
Customer experience
Datamask for AOL
Norton Private Browser
In-app purchases
Datamask for AOL
No in-app purchases
Norton Private Browser
No in-app purchases
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