# Private Browser ⊘ vs RBrowser

The clearest difference is review sentiment: RBrowser at 89% against Private Browser ⊘'s 42%. RBrowser also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.1) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 21 months). Private Browser ⊘'s advantage is monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Private Browser ⊘ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and RBrowser sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

RBrowser holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 309 and 1.3K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of Private Browser ⊘'s written reviews are positive against 89% of RBrowser's.

Private Browser ⊘ ships an update every 21 months, RBrowser every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Private Browser ⊘ | RBrowser |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (309 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-browser/id986309073/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rbrowser-privatesafe-browser/id1197339497/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 309 | **1.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 41.5% of reviews | **89.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 21 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Subscription |
| Size | 88 MB | 88 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [TapMedia Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/359632753) | [桐明 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/1197339496) |

## What reviewers say

### Private Browser ⊘

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-browser/id986309073)

A fast, secure web browser offering enhanced privacy features. It allows users to download files, save pages offline, and protect browsing history with a passcode. Enjoy a clean interface with quick access to popular sites and trending content.

**Highlights:** Passcode protection, File downloads, Save web pages offline, Save pages as image/PDF, View HTML source, Bookmarks and Reading List

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TapMedia PRO - 1 Month | $4.99 | per month |
| Upgrade | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good browser alternative
- 👍 Works well for private content
- 👍 Solves Safari black screen issue
- 👍 Fast and clean interface
- 👍 Good substitute for Safari

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🐛 Unstable performance
- 🐛 Slow and lagging
- 🐛 Annoying ads
- 🐛 Redirects to other sites

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- App freezes
- App closes on its own
- Doesn't save all history
- Lagging and glitching

**Requested features**

- Private browsing mode
- Dark mode
- Fix login issues for Pro accounts
- Update app for modern websites
- Allow denying redirects


### RBrowser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rbrowser-privatesafe-browser/id1197339497)

This app is a secure and fast web browser with built-in ad blocking and screen recording capabilities. It allows users to save web pages as PDFs, pictures, or videos, supports user scripts, and offers a customizable screen recording function. It also includes a QR code reader and a powerful built-in video player.

**Highlights:** Ad blocking, Screen recording, Save web pages as PDF/picture/video, User script support, QR code reader, Background video playback, Download files

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly VIP | $4.49 | per 7 days |
| Yearly sliver VIP | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Sliver VIP | $7.99 | per year |
| Yearly Silver VIP | $7.99 | per year |
| Yearly VIP | $18.99 | per year |
| Yearly VIP | $18.99 | per year |
| Extend 1 min | $14.99 | one-time |
| Permanent  VIP | $15.99 | one-time |
| Maximum 10 min | $16.99 | one-time |
| Maximum 30 min | $27.99 | one-time |
| Maximum 60 min | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Good performance
- 💯 Useful features
- 🔥 Best browser
- 🎉 Excellent app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Forced 5-star rating to unlock features
- 🔍 Limited recording time
- 💸 Paid upgrades required
- 📺 Ads included
- 🐛 Occasional crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Recording failures
- Compatibility issues with older devices
- Freezing/crashing on certain actions

**Requested features**

- Longer recording time
- More customization options
- Ability to save/export recordings
- Improved stability and reliability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Private Browser ⊘ free?

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

### Is RBrowser free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Private Browser ⊘ or RBrowser?

RBrowser is rated higher. Private Browser ⊘ averages 4.1 out of 5 from 309 ratings, while RBrowser averages 4.8 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do Private Browser ⊘ or RBrowser have ads?

RBrowser shows ads; Private Browser ⊘ does not.

### Which is updated more often, Private Browser ⊘ or RBrowser?

Private Browser ⊘ ships an update every 21 months, and RBrowser every 2 weeks. Most recently, Private Browser ⊘ was updated on October 2, 2026 and RBrowser on October 10, 2026.

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