Comparison

Firefox Fast & Private Browser vs Pure Web Browser

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

Head to head
About

Firefox Fast & Private Browser

A fast and private web browser that protects you by default. It blocks trackers, offers private browsing, and provides tools to help you focus on content and manage your logins securely.

Highlights
  • Enhanced Tracking Protection
  • Private browsing mode
  • Page summaries
  • Built-in password manager
  • Reader Mode
  • Sync across devices
Features
Currently charting
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The internet. As it should be. Firefox is a fast, private web browser designed to protect you by default. Privacy is built in from the start, so you can focus on what matters instead of worrying about who’s watching. Why people choose Firefox: • Enhanced Tracking Protection – Blocks trackers by default to help stop companies from following you across the web. • Private browsing mode – Browse without saving your history, searches, or cookies. • Page summaries – Get the key points from long pages and move on faster. • Built-in password manager – Generate strong passwords, save them securely, and autofill logins when you need them. • Flexible search options – Choose your default search engine or switch search engines right from the search bar. • Reader Mode – Remove ads and clutter from articles so you can focus on what you’re reading. • Sync across devices – Pick up where you left off with synced tabs, bookmarks, and passwords when you sign in to your Mozilla account. Private by default Firefox is designed with privacy built in from the moment you start browsing. Enhanced Tracking Protection automatically blocks common background trackers, including social media trackers, crypto miners, and fingerprinters. When you want extra privacy, private browsing mode doesn’t save your history, searches, or cookies. Focus on what matters The web can be distracting. Firefox is designed to help you stay focused without making you manage everything yourself. Reader Mode clears clutter from articles, and picture-in-picture keeps videos visible while you multitask—without pulling focus from what you’re doing. Browse your way Customize Firefox to fit how you browse. Personalize your home screen with wallpapers and layout options, and choose your preferred search engine instead of being pushed into a single ecosystem. You can move the search bar to the top or bottom of the screen for easier one-handed browsing. Sign in to your Mozilla account to sync tabs, bookmarks, passwords, and browsing history across devices, so switching feels seamless. Built for people, not profit Firefox was created in 2004 by Mozilla as a faster, more private, and more customizable alternative to other browsers. Today, Mozilla remains a nonprofit and continues 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

Pure Web Browser

Experience lightning-fast internet browsing with essential features for performance and simplicity. Enjoy private browsing, ad blocking, and customizable settings for a seamless online experience.

Highlights
  • Lightning-fast browsing
  • Dark mode with customization
  • Tabbed and full-screen browsing
  • Private browsing and adblock
  • Password management
  • Download manager
  • Reader view
Features
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Pure Web Browser is the ultimate lite and fast browser for iOS users who want performance and simplicity in one app. It delivers lightning-fast browsing with essential features to improve your online experience. Enjoy dark mode, tabbed browsing, and swipe gestures for seamless navigation. Pure provides private browsing, adblock, and password management to keep you secure online. User Interface Features - Dark Mode - Dark Mode Style Options (Static/Dynamic) - Tabbed Browsing - Full-Screen Browsing - Font and Color Customization - Swipe Gestures Support - Keyboard Shortcuts Support Browsing Features - Sortable Bookmarks and Bookmark Folders - Download Manager - Find on Page - Reader View - Request Desktop Site - Website Translator - Search Suggestions - Change/Add Default Search Engine - Capture Website Screenshot - Autofill Passwords - Change User Agent - Manage MIME Types - Individual Website Settings - Adjust Video Playback Speed Privacy & Security Features - Adblock - Unlock with Passcode/Touch ID - Private Browsing - Password Management - Clear Website Data

Screenshots

Firefox Fast & Private Browser4 screens
Pure Web Browser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Firefox Fast & Private Browser at 4.6 against Pure Web Browser's 4.1. Firefox Fast & Private Browser also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Pure Web Browser's advantage is review sentiment (76% vs 45%) and iOS requirement (9.3 vs 15.0). On price 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. Pure Web Browser sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Firefox Fast & Private Browser asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Firefox Fast & Private Browser holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Firefox Fast & Private Browser has 217K ratings behind it against 43, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 45% of Firefox Fast & Private Browser's written reviews are positive against 76% of Pure Web Browser's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Firefox Fast & Private Browser ships an update weekly, Pure Web Browser every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
Firefox Fast & Private Browser versus Pure Web Browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFirefox Fast & Private BrowserPure Web Browser
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (217K ratings) — better4.1 (43 ratings)
Positive reviews45.4% of reviews76.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings217K — better43
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#26 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.09.3 — better
Further details — not scored
Size363 MB7 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperMozillaPrasomsak Khunmuen

Customer experience

Firefox Fast & Private Browser

All ratings217,373 ratings
Positive91.8%
Neutral3.1%
Negative5.2%
Written reviews2,924 reviews
Positive45.4%
Neutral11.1%
Negative43.5%

Pure Web Browser

All ratings43 ratings
Positive72.1%
Neutral11.6%
Negative16.3%
Written reviews50 reviews
Positive76.0%
Neutral12.0%
Negative12.0%

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

Pure Web Browser

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Firefox Fast & Private Browser

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Pure Web Browser

One-time1
  • Remove in-app ads$0.99

Questions

Is Firefox Fast & Private Browser free?
Firefox Fast & Private Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pure Web Browser free?
Pure Web Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Firefox Fast & Private Browser or Pure Web Browser?
Firefox Fast & Private Browser is rated higher. Firefox Fast & Private Browser averages 4.6 out of 5 from 217K ratings, while Pure Web Browser averages 4.1 from 43 ratings.
Do Firefox Fast & Private Browser or Pure Web Browser have ads?
Pure Web Browser shows ads; Firefox Fast & Private Browser does not.
Which is updated more often, Firefox Fast & Private Browser or Pure Web Browser?
Firefox Fast & Private Browser ships an update weekly, and Pure Web Browser every 3 months. Most recently, Firefox Fast & Private Browser was updated on September 24, 2026 and Pure Web Browser on September 21, 2026.

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