Firefox Fast & Private Browser vs Safe
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
Safe
Browse the internet privately with a secure browser that protects your data. Features include PIN/biometric access, secure downloads, and automatic history cleanup. Keep your online activity completely private and under your control.
- PIN and biometric access
- Secure internal storage for downloads
- Password protection for downloads
- Automatic tab and history cleanup
- Private browsing
- Bookmark management
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Safe: Secret Browser is a secure and user-friendly tool designed to prioritize your privacy. We don’t collect your data, and all your activity stays solely under your control. Key Features: Data Protection: Set up a PIN code or use biometrics for quick access. Your data remains safe and secure. Bookmarks and History: Save important pages and easily revisit them. Manage your browsing history with complete peace of mind. Built-in Downloads: Download files directly to a secure internal storage that can be additionally protected with a password. Automatic Cleanup: All tabs and browsing history are automatically cleared when the app is minimized, keeping your data private. Safe: Secret Browser is your perfect companion for private and secure internet browsing. Experience freedom and confidence, knowing your data is always protected.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Firefox Fast & Private Browser at 4.6 against Safe's 4.0. Firefox Fast & Private Browser also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Safe's advantage is review sentiment (58% vs 45%) and iOS requirement (13.0 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
Both are free to download. Safe sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Firefox Fast & Private Browser asks for nothing beyond the download.
Firefox Fast & Private Browser holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Firefox Fast & Private Browser has 217K ratings behind it against 557, 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 58% of Safe's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Firefox Fast & Private Browser ships an update weekly, Safe fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Firefox Fast & Private Browser | Safe |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (217K ratings) — better | 4.0 (557 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 45.4% of reviews | 57.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 217K — better | 557 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #24 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 363 MB | 94 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Mozilla | Sergey Irgeshov |
Customer experience
Firefox Fast & Private Browser
Safe
User reviews
Firefox Fast & Private Browser
From 217K App Store ratingsWhat 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
Safe
From 557 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Pretty good
- 🚀 No ads
- 🔒 Provides privacy
- 👍 Useful calculator
- 👍 Fantastic calculator
Room to improve
- 🐛 Tells me there are viruses when there are not
- 🐛 Doesn't let me go back to the calculator
- 🐛 Gives wrong calculation results
- 🐛 Keeps asking for password
- 🐛 Doesn't work after updates
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
Safe
Reported bugs
5 issues- Password starting with 0 doesn't work
- Doesn't let me log in
- Keeps asking to agree to privacy policy
- Doesn't work on iOS 13
- Glitches and freezes
Requested features
4 requests- Add landscape mode
- Add ability to change password
- Add ability to hide the browser and go back to calculator
- Add ability to play games
In-app purchases
Firefox Fast & Private Browser
No in-app purchases
Safe
- Premium version$6.99
Questions
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