# Firefox Fast & Private Browser vs Private Browser

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Firefox Fast & Private Browser at none against Private Browser's 2. Firefox Fast & Private Browser also leads on ratings volume (219K vs 232) and chart position (#19 vs unranked). Private Browser's advantage is review sentiment (68% vs 46%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Private Browser sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. 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 4.6 for Private Browser. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Firefox Fast & Private Browser has 219K ratings behind it against 232, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 46% of Firefox Fast & Private Browser's written reviews are positive against 68% of Private Browser's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Firefox Fast & Private Browser | Private Browser |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (219K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firefox-fast-and-private-browser/id989804926/reviews)** | [4.6 (232 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-browser-brovacy/id1630781823/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **219K** | 232 |
| Positive reviews | 45.7% of reviews | **68.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#19** | — |
| Size | 369 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Mozilla](https://appshunter.io/developer/380366936) | [Actowise LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1563247119) |

## What reviewers say

### Firefox Fast & Private Browser

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

**Currently charting:** #19 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

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:** 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


### Private Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-browser-brovacy/id1630781823)

This privacy-focused browser offers a minimalist, full-screen experience. It automatically clears browsing data upon exit and includes features like app locking and a "Burn Everything" option for complete privacy.

**Highlights:** Full screen browsing, Automatic private browsing data clearing, History-less and tracking-less browsing, Application lock, "Burn Everything" reset option, Easy zoom adjustment, Quick tab access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Lifetime | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pro Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 🔒 Good privacy protection
- 👍 Easy to use
- ✨ Brilliant app
- 👍 Works as intended

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Charged for $0 promo
- 🐛 No refund eligibility
- 🐛 App asks for review too soon
- 🐛 Tabs reset on closing
- 🐛 No support reply

**Reported bugs**

- Charged $10 for $0 promo
- Tabs reset when app is closed
- Randomly switches search engine (Google to Bing)
- Ads appear at start-up after free promotion

**Requested features**

- Force dark mode on pages
- Add Chinese language support
- Keep browsing history private and secured
- Add more to keep prying eyes away from history
- Ability to return to previous browsing session


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Firefox Fast & Private Browser free?

Firefox Fast & Private Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Private Browser free?

Private Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Firefox Fast & Private Browser or Private Browser?

Firefox Fast & Private Browser is rated higher. Firefox Fast & Private Browser averages 4.6 out of 5 from 219K ratings, while Private Browser averages 4.6 from 232 ratings.

### Do Firefox Fast & Private Browser or Private Browser have ads?

Neither Firefox Fast & Private Browser nor Private Browser shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Firefox Fast & Private Browser or Private Browser?

Firefox Fast & Private Browser ships an update weekly, and Private Browser weekly. Most recently, Firefox Fast & Private Browser was updated on October 31, 2026 and Private Browser on October 30, 2026.

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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.*