# Firefox Fast & Private Browser vs Focus

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Firefox Fast & Private Browser at none against Focus's 1. Firefox Fast & Private Browser also leads on ratings volume (217K vs 4.9K) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). Focus's advantage is review sentiment (54% vs 45%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Focus 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 Focus. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Firefox Fast & Private Browser has 217K ratings behind it against 4.9K, 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 54% of Focus's.

Firefox Fast & Private Browser ships an update weekly, Focus every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Firefox Fast & Private Browser | Focus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (217K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firefox-fast-and-private-browser/id989804926/reviews) | **[4.7 (4.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-userscripts-and-player/id1631941898/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **217K** | 4.9K |
| Positive reviews | 45.4% of reviews | **53.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#26** | — |
| Size | 363 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Mozilla](https://appshunter.io/developer/380366936) | [庆彬 邓](https://appshunter.io/developer/1630153590) |

## What reviewers say

### Firefox Fast & Private Browser

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

**Currently charting:** #26 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


### Focus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-userscripts-and-player/id1631941898)

Enhance your browsing with a customizable video player, powerful ad blocker, and advanced reading tools. Enjoy hands-free page turning, web translation, and script support for a personalized online experience.

**Highlights:** Customizable video player, Userscript support (JavaScript, Tampermonkey), Advanced reading mode, Hands-free auto page turning, Powerful ad blocking, Web translation, Bookmark syncing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

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

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast download speeds
- 👍 Useful features
- 💡 Powerful script support
- 🔒 Effective ad-blocking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and reloading issues
- 🔋 Draining battery life
- ⛔ Removal of download functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Incompatibility with certain websites
- Inconsistent script performance
- Inability to export bookmarks

**Requested features**

- Add mute tab button
- Implement desktop mode
- Improve video playback controls
- Restore video download feature


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Firefox Fast & Private Browser free?

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

### Is Focus free?

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

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

Focus is rated higher. Firefox Fast & Private Browser averages 4.6 out of 5 from 217K ratings, while Focus averages 4.7 from 4.9K ratings.

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

Neither Firefox Fast & Private Browser nor Focus shows ads.

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

Firefox Fast & Private Browser ships an update weekly, and Focus every 3 weeks. Most recently, Firefox Fast & Private Browser was updated on September 24, 2026 and Focus on September 23, 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.*