Comparison

Firefox Fast & Private Browser vs Aloha Browser

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

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About

Firefox Fast & Private Browser

A private web browser that blocks trackers and ads for faster, more secure browsing. It offers features like private tabs, password management, and cross-device syncing for a personalized experience.

Highlights
  • Enhanced Tracking Protection
  • Private Browsing Mode
  • Built-in Ad Blocking
  • Fast Page Loading
  • Voice Search
  • Page Summaries
  • Cross-Device Sync
Features
Currently charting
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The internet. As it should be. Firefox is a private web browser designed to protect your data, block trackers and make browsing fast, secure and simple. Whether you’re looking for an incognito browser, a private search experience, or a reliable browser for everyday use, Firefox puts you first. Why people choose Firefox: More privacy, less tracking – Firefox automatically blocks social media trackers, cross-site cookies, crypto miners and fingerprinting scripts. Private browsing that protects you – Open private tabs that don’t save your history, searches, or cookies. Lock them with your device security for extra protection. Fewer ads, less clutter – Turn on built-in ad blocking to cut down on distracting ads, leaving more room for what you actually came to see. Fast, smooth performance – Load pages faster by blocking trackers and reducing unnecessary data usage. Get Quick Answers – Ask Firefox a question by voice for a clear answer without digging through search results. Quick page summaries – Shake your phone to cut through long pages and get the key points. Tabs that work for you – Easily organize and switch between tabs and sync them across devices to pick up where you left off. Focus without distractions – Reader View strips away clutter, while picture-in-picture lets you multitask with videos. Passwords made simple – Generate, store and autofill passwords securely. Search your way – Use your preferred private search engine or switch easily from the search bar. Control your experience – Add extensions like ad blockers, customize settings and choose how you browse. AI on your terms – Turn AI completely off or customize it feature by feature. Sync across devices – Access your bookmarks, tabs and passwords anywhere you use Firefox. Make it yours – Customize your home screen, layout and shortcuts for a more personal browsing experience. Private by default. Firefox is built to protect you. Enhanced Tracking Protection automatically blocks common trackers, and you can also turn on the built-in ad blocker for more control over your browsing and fewer distracting ads. When you need more privacy, private browsing mode ensures your history, searches and cookies aren’t saved. Your browser. Your rules. Firefox puts you in charge of your internet. Add privacy or productivity extensions, including ad blockers, move your search bar, choose your default search engine and tailor your browser to how you use the web. Sync your data across devices for a seamless, consistent experience. Focus with Firefox. Fast, secure and built around you. Firefox is designed to help you stay focused with faster, more secure browsing. Reader Mode removes clutter from articles, Picture-in-Picture keeps videos accessible while you multitask and Tracker Blocking helps pages load faster. Built-in password management and private browsing keep everyday browsing simple and protected. Built for people, not profit. Firefox was created in 2004 by Mozilla as a faster, more private and customizable browser designed to put people first. Today, Mozilla remains a nonprofit working to make the internet — and the time you spend on it — better. Learn more about Mozilla: https://www.mozilla.org Terms of Use: https://www.mozilla.org/about/legal/terms/firefox/ Privacy Policy: https://www.mozilla.org/privacy/firefox Latest news: https://blog.mozilla.org

About

Aloha Browser

This app offers a secure and private browsing experience with a built-in VPN and ad blocker. Enjoy media playback, background audio, and data saving features. Premium options unlock enhanced VPN capabilities and file sharing.

Highlights
  • Private browsing
  • Unlimited VPN
  • Ad blocker
  • Media player with background playback
  • Data saver
  • Private tabs with TouchID/Passcode lock
  • QR code reader
Features
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Your privacy should be the default, not a feature. Aloha Browser gives you everything you need to browse privately, block ads and trackers, and download files — in one app, with nothing extra to install. Hundreds of millions of users trust Aloha because it does what other browsers won't: it puts your privacy first by default, not as an afterthought. BLOCK ADS AUTOMATICALLY Ads slow you down and track you across the web. Aloha removes them before they load — every page is faster, cleaner, and distraction-free with no ads. No setup required. BROWSE WITH A BUILT-IN FREE VPN Protect your connection on any network with Aloha's integrated VPN. Choose from 80+ server locations worldwide, secured with 256-bit AES encryption and DNS leak protection. VPN traffic is compressed and encrypted to reduce bandwidth usage. One tap to activate — no separate app, no data caps for everyday use. DOWNLOAD VIDEOS AND FILES Save videos, music, and documents directly from any web page. Aloha's built-in downloader handles the formats other browsers can't. Play media in the background, manage files with ease, and lock sensitive downloads with biometric protection. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Aloha doesn't log your activity — ever. There's nothing to share because there's nothing stored. Combined with the VPN, automatic ad blocking, and TrafficMask, you get full-stack privacy that goes far beyond what incognito mode offers. PRIVATE AI — NO SURVEILLANCE Use AI to summarize, translate, and answer questions without your prompts being logged, profiled, or used to train models. Private by default. BUILT FOR YOUR DAILY WEB Tabbed browsing with a clean, fast interface. Sync bookmarks and tabs across devices linked to your Aloha account. Scan QR codes instantly. Explore Web3 domains and dApps with full native support. Everything works together, beautifully. ALOHA PREMIUM Upgrade for enhanced VPN country selection, device-wide VPN protection, VPN auto-start, Wi-Fi file sharing, ZIP compression support, and premium themes. Aloha Premium is available at $7.99/month or $69.99/year (USD). Prices may vary by region. Subscriptions renew automatically unless turned off at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage subscriptions in your Apple Account settings. Any unused free trial portion is forfeited upon purchase. Privacy policy: https://alohabrowser.com/policy.html Terms & Conditions: https://alohabrowser.com/terms.html ABOUT ALOHA We're a team dedicated to proving that privacy and a great browsing experience aren't mutually exclusive. While other browsers bolt on privacy features as add-ons, we built Aloha from the ground up to keep your data yours — verified by an independent third-party audit from Leviathan Security Group. Discover more: https://alohabrowser.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/alohavpnbrowser X: https://x.com/alohabrowser For feedback and support, please email support@alohabrowser.com

Screenshots

Firefox Fast & Private Browser4 screens
Aloha Browser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Firefox Fast & Private Browser at none against Aloha Browser's 10. Firefox Fast & Private Browser also leads on update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly) and chart position (#23 vs #99). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Aloha Browser sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per month. Firefox Fast & Private Browser asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Firefox Fast & Private Browser against 4.7 for Aloha Browser. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 219K and 315K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 46% of Firefox Fast & Private Browser's written reviews are positive against 49% of Aloha Browser's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Firefox Fast & Private Browser ships an update weekly, Aloha Browser fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Firefox Fast & Private Browser versus Aloha Browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFirefox Fast & Private BrowserAloha Browser
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (219K ratings)4.7 (315K ratings) — better
Positive reviews45.8% of reviews49.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings219K315K — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
Best chart rank#23 — better#99
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size373 MB274 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperMozillaAloha Mobile

Customer experience

Firefox Fast & Private Browser

All ratings219,192 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral3.1%
Negative5.2%
Written reviews3,097 reviews
Positive45.8%
Neutral11.0%
Negative43.2%

Aloha Browser

All ratings314,398 ratings
Positive91.6%
Neutral3.5%
Negative4.8%
Written reviews1,567 reviews
Positive49.5%
Neutral8.0%
Negative42.6%

User reviews

Firefox Fast & Private Browser

From 219K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and efficient
  • 🔒 Secure and privacy-focused
  • 👍 Great alternative to Chrome and Safari
  • 💡 Useful sync functionality across devices

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy and unstable, crashes frequently
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 👎 Cluttered and confusing UI, especially on iPad
  • 🤔 Lack of customization and extension options

Aloha Browser

From 315K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and efficient browser
  • 🔒 Secure and private browsing
  • 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
  • 🎥 Excellent video player with advanced controls
  • 💾 Reliable file downloading and management

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and stability issues
  • 🔋 Concerns about high battery consumption
  • 📢 Intrusive ads and notifications
  • 🔍 Lack of search functionality within the app

Bugs and requests

Firefox Fast & Private Browser

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Images not loading properly
  • Incompatibility with certain websites and web apps
  • Keyboard issues and unexpected behavior when switching between apps
  • Sync issues and data loss when switching devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Improved bookmark management and organization
  • Built-in ad blocker or support for third-party ad blockers
  • Ability to rearrange tabs and customize the UI

Aloha Browser

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Video playback issues when switching between apps or locking the device
  • Inconsistent behavior when downloading files from different websites
  • VPN connection problems and disconnections

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add dark mode option
  • Improve tab management and organization
  • Implement background audio playback
  • Introduce password protection for sensitive folders

In-app purchases

None

Firefox Fast & Private Browser

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

Aloha Browser

Subscriptions8
  • Aloha Premium & VPN (Monthly)$4.491 Month
  • Aloha Premium & VPN (Monthly)$4.991 Month
  • Aloha Premium & VPN (Monthly)$5.491 Month
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  • Aloha Premium & VPN (Monthly)$5.991 Month
  • Aloha Premium & VPN (Monthly)7 Days trial2 variants$6.991 Month
  • Aloha Premium & VPN (Monthly)$7.991 Month
  • Aloha Premium & VPN (Monthly)7 Days trial2 variants$7.991 Month
  • Aloha Premium & VPN (Monthly)7 Days trial$10.491 Month

Questions

Is Firefox Fast & Private Browser free?
Firefox Fast & Private Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Aloha Browser free?
Aloha Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Firefox Fast & Private Browser or Aloha Browser?
Aloha Browser is rated higher. Firefox Fast & Private Browser averages 4.6 out of 5 from 219K ratings, while Aloha Browser averages 4.7 from 315K ratings.
Do Firefox Fast & Private Browser or Aloha Browser have ads?
Neither Firefox Fast & Private Browser nor Aloha Browser shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Firefox Fast & Private Browser or Aloha Browser?
Firefox Fast & Private Browser ships an update weekly, and Aloha Browser fortnightly. Most recently, Firefox Fast & Private Browser was updated on November 5, 2026 and Aloha Browser on November 5, 2026.
Which is more popular, Firefox Fast & Private Browser or Aloha Browser?
Firefox Fast & Private Browser currently peaks at #23 in the App Store charts, and Aloha Browser at #99. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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