Comparison

Firefox Fast & Private Browser vs Cookie Web Browser Private

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

Cookie Web Browser Private

Browse the internet privately and securely. This app blocks cookies, trackers, and ads, allowing you to search anonymously. Enjoy a safer web experience without your data being collected or shared.

Highlights
  • Private search
  • Anti-tracker protection
  • Cookie blocker
  • Ad blocker
  • Incognito browsing
  • Secure connection enforcer
  • Automatic consent remover
Features
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Privacy and security taken seriously. Stop websites spying on you and start browsing anonymously. Block cookies, trackers, ads. Browse with the ease of knowing they do not know who you are, what are you searching for, what are your interests; browse as if the web was a safe place again. What you get with Cookie: - Private search - Anti Tracker Protection - Cookie Blocker - Ad blocker - Incognito browsing - Secure connection enforcer - Automatic cookies-prompt/consent remover - Other accessibility and convenience features All these features contribute to make Cookie the safest, most private, and fastest web browser. Cookie is free to use, and we doesn't share your data with anyone, in fact, actually Cookie does not collect any data from you.

Screenshots

Firefox Fast & Private Browser4 screens
Cookie Web Browser Private4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Firefox Fast & Private Browser at 4.6 against Cookie Web Browser Private's 3.5. Firefox Fast & Private Browser also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (217K vs 2). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. Cookie Web Browser Private sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Firefox Fast & Private Browser has 217K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of Firefox Fast & Private Browser's written reviews are positive against 43% of Cookie Web Browser Private's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Firefox Fast & Private Browser ships an update weekly, Cookie Web Browser Private every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Firefox Fast & Private Browser versus Cookie Web Browser Private: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFirefox Fast & Private BrowserCookie Web Browser Private
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (217K ratings) — better3.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews45.4% of reviews — better42.9% of reviews
Number of ratings217K — better2
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#26 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size363 MB3 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperMozillaVicente Garcia Cortes

Customer experience

Firefox Fast & Private Browser

All ratings217,373 ratings
Positive91.8%
Neutral3.1%
Negative5.2%
Written reviews2,924 reviews
Positive45.4%
Neutral11.1%
Negative43.5%

Cookie Web Browser Private

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral14.3%
Negative42.9%

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

Cookie Web Browser Private

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Firefox Fast & Private Browser

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Cookie Web Browser Private

One-time1
  • Sponsor$7.99

Questions

Is Firefox Fast & Private Browser free?
Firefox Fast & Private Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cookie Web Browser Private free?
Cookie Web Browser Private is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Firefox Fast & Private Browser or Cookie Web Browser Private?
Firefox Fast & Private Browser is rated higher. Firefox Fast & Private Browser averages 4.6 out of 5 from 217K ratings, while Cookie Web Browser Private averages 3.5 from 2 ratings.
Do Firefox Fast & Private Browser or Cookie Web Browser Private have ads?
Neither Firefox Fast & Private Browser nor Cookie Web Browser Private shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Firefox Fast & Private Browser or Cookie Web Browser Private?
Firefox Fast & Private Browser ships an update weekly, and Cookie Web Browser Private every 5 days. Most recently, Firefox Fast & Private Browser was updated on September 25, 2026 and Cookie Web Browser Private on June 4, 2026.

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