Comparison

Firefox Fast & Private Browser vs Light Surf 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

Light Surf Browser

Browse the web without intrusive ads and enjoy background audio playback for music and films. This utility offers virus protection and privacy features like password protection and Touch ID support, while also helping to conserve internet data.

Highlights
  • Ad Blocker
  • Background Audio Playback
  • Virus Protection
  • Password Protection
  • Touch ID Support
  • Data Saving
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WWe're sure you're tired of ads on websites We offer you our Ad Blocker Browser so you can quickly browse the web without unnecessary information. You can also listen to your favourite music and films in the background, with your phone switched off, and in any format for FREE. You'll also save on expensive Internet traffic. We make it safe, so the app has virus protection. It is possible to password protect your privacy, and TouchI also supports this. We care about our users. We look forward to seeing you

Screenshots

Firefox Fast & Private Browser4 screens
Light Surf Browser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Firefox Fast & Private Browser at 4.6 against Light Surf Browser's 3.3. Firefox Fast & Private Browser also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (46% vs 20%). Light Surf Browser's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Light Surf Browser sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. 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 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Firefox Fast & Private Browser has 219K ratings behind it against 61, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of Firefox Fast & Private Browser's written reviews are positive against 20% of Light Surf Browser's.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Firefox Fast & Private Browser versus Light Surf Browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFirefox Fast & Private BrowserLight Surf Browser
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (219K ratings) — better3.3 (61 ratings)
Positive reviews45.7% of reviews — better20.0% of reviews
Number of ratings219K — better61
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#23 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size368 MB45 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperMozillaKALATI LTD

Customer experience

Firefox Fast & Private Browser

All ratings218,511 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral3.1%
Negative5.2%
Written reviews3,094 reviews
Positive45.7%
Neutral11.0%
Negative43.2%

Light Surf Browser

All ratings61 ratings
Positive50.8%
Neutral9.8%
Negative39.3%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%

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

Light Surf Browser

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Firefox Fast & Private Browser

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Light Surf Browser

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$32.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$82.991 Year

Questions

Is Firefox Fast & Private Browser free?
Firefox Fast & Private Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Light Surf Browser free?
Light Surf Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Firefox Fast & Private Browser or Light Surf Browser?
Firefox Fast & Private Browser is rated higher. Firefox Fast & Private Browser averages 4.6 out of 5 from 219K ratings, while Light Surf Browser averages 3.3 from 61 ratings.
Do Firefox Fast & Private Browser or Light Surf Browser have ads?
Neither Firefox Fast & Private Browser nor Light Surf Browser shows ads.

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