Firefox Fast & Private Browser vs Private Browser ++
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Enhanced Tracking Protection
- Private browsing mode
- Page summaries
- Built-in password manager
- Reader Mode
- Sync across devices
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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
Private Browser ++
This secure web browser prioritizes user privacy with features like a tracking-free search engine and no-image mode. Access browsing history and bookmarks securely using biometric authentication. Enjoy a modern, multi-tab interface with eye-friendly vision protection.
- Tracking-free search engine
- Biometric access to history
- Biometric access to bookmarks
- No-Image mode
- Vision protection mode
- Multi-tab design
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Private Browser is a fast, secure, and modern web browser. Privacy is the #1 goal in its design, whatever is browsed stays here. We didn’t just give up convenience for privacy - you can still access browsing history and bookmarks through Touch ID or Face ID. - Always launch from search engine, never displays your - Use a search engine that doesn’t track you - Allows accessing bookmarks with Touch ID or Face ID authentication (on eligible devices, in-app purchase required) - Allows accessing history with Touch ID or Face ID authentication (on eligible devices, in-app purchase required) - No-Image mode: hides all images from a website - Vision protection mode: change background color to a color that’s friendly on the eyes - Modern, multi-tab design Acknowledgements: - Photo by Gnist Design from Pexels • Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase.
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Verdict
Firefox Fast & Private Browser and Private Browser ++ both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 92% of Private Browser ++'s written reviews are positive against 45% of Firefox Fast & Private Browser's. Private Browser ++ also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Firefox Fast & Private Browser's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (218K vs 33). On price, rating, ads 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
Both are free to download. Private Browser ++ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 Private Browser ++. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Firefox Fast & Private Browser has 218K ratings behind it against 33, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 45% of Firefox Fast & Private Browser's written reviews are positive against 92% of Private Browser ++'s.
| Parameter | Firefox Fast & Private Browser | Private Browser ++ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (218K ratings) | 4.7 (33 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 45.4% of reviews | 91.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 218K — better | 33 |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #30 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 363 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Mozilla | Touchberry |
Customer experience
Firefox Fast & Private Browser
Private Browser ++
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
Private Browser ++
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Firefox Fast & Private Browser
No in-app purchases
Private Browser ++
- Entire Life Premium Feature$4.99
Questions
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