# Firefox Fast & Private Browser vs Aloha Browser

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Firefox Fast & Private Browser | Aloha Browser |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (219K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firefox-fast-and-private-browser/id989804926/reviews) | **[4.7 (315K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aloha-browser-private-vpn/id1105317682/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 219K | **315K** |
| Positive reviews | 45.8% of reviews | **49.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#23** | #99 |
| Size | 373 MB | 274 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Mozilla](https://appshunter.io/developer/380366936) | [Aloha Mobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/1105317681) |

## What reviewers say

### Firefox Fast & Private Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firefox-fast-and-private-browser/id989804926)

**Currently charting:** #23 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

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:** Apple Wallet, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aloha-browser-private-vpn/id1105317682)

**Currently charting:** #99 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aloha Premium & VPN (Monthly) | $4.49 | per month |
| Aloha Premium & VPN (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| Aloha Premium & VPN (Monthly) | $5.49 | per month |
| Aloha Premium & VPN (Monthly) | $5.99 | per month |
| Aloha Premium & VPN (Monthly) | $6.99 | per month |
| Aloha Premium & VPN (Monthly) | $7.99 | per month |
| Aloha Premium & VPN (Monthly) | $7.99 | per month |
| Aloha Premium & VPN (Monthly) | $10.49 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*