Comparison

Firefox Fast & Private Browser vs Bro Browser

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

Firefox Fast & Private Browser

A private web browser that blocks trackers and ads for faster, more secure browsing. It offers features like private tabs, password management, and cross-device syncing for a personalized experience.

Highlights
  • Enhanced Tracking Protection
  • Private Browsing Mode
  • Built-in Ad Blocking
  • Fast Page Loading
  • Voice Search
  • Page Summaries
  • Cross-Device Sync
Features
Currently charting
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The internet. As it should be. Firefox is a private web browser designed to protect your data, block trackers and make browsing fast, secure and simple. Whether you’re looking for an incognito browser, a private search experience, or a reliable browser for everyday use, Firefox puts you first. Why people choose Firefox: More privacy, less tracking – Firefox automatically blocks social media trackers, cross-site cookies, crypto miners and fingerprinting scripts. Private browsing that protects you – Open private tabs that don’t save your history, searches, or cookies. Lock them with your device security for extra protection. Fewer ads, less clutter – Turn on built-in ad blocking to cut down on distracting ads, leaving more room for what you actually came to see. Fast, smooth performance – Load pages faster by blocking trackers and reducing unnecessary data usage. Get Quick Answers – Ask Firefox a question by voice for a clear answer without digging through search results. Quick page summaries – Shake your phone to cut through long pages and get the key points. Tabs that work for you – Easily organize and switch between tabs and sync them across devices to pick up where you left off. Focus without distractions – Reader View strips away clutter, while picture-in-picture lets you multitask with videos. Passwords made simple – Generate, store and autofill passwords securely. Search your way – Use your preferred private search engine or switch easily from the search bar. Control your experience – Add extensions like ad blockers, customize settings and choose how you browse. AI on your terms – Turn AI completely off or customize it feature by feature. Sync across devices – Access your bookmarks, tabs and passwords anywhere you use Firefox. Make it yours – Customize your home screen, layout and shortcuts for a more personal browsing experience. Private by default. Firefox is built to protect you. Enhanced Tracking Protection automatically blocks common trackers, and you can also turn on the built-in ad blocker for more control over your browsing and fewer distracting ads. When you need more privacy, private browsing mode ensures your history, searches and cookies aren’t saved. Your browser. Your rules. Firefox puts you in charge of your internet. Add privacy or productivity extensions, including ad blockers, move your search bar, choose your default search engine and tailor your browser to how you use the web. Sync your data across devices for a seamless, consistent experience. Focus with Firefox. Fast, secure and built around you. Firefox is designed to help you stay focused with faster, more secure browsing. Reader Mode removes clutter from articles, Picture-in-Picture keeps videos accessible while you multitask and Tracker Blocking helps pages load faster. Built-in password management and private browsing keep everyday browsing simple and protected. Built for people, not profit. Firefox was created in 2004 by Mozilla as a faster, more private and customizable browser designed to put people first. Today, Mozilla remains a nonprofit 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

Bro Browser

Browse the web and multitask with a floating video player. Listen to videos with your screen locked. Features include a timer, photo viewer, and website favorites for seamless multitasking.

Highlights
  • Picture-in-Picture video playback
  • Background audio playback on locked screen
  • Adjustable PiP window size and position
  • Integrated PiP timer
  • Always-visible clock
  • Picture-in-Picture photo viewer
  • Website favorites
Features
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Meet our new browser which is great for multitasking. Using our app you can watch videos and do your usual tasks on your phone at the same. This is made possible by our "Picture in Picture" mode. Just open any video in our browser, press the "pip" button and now you can check your mail, reply to your friends in messengers, use any of your apps, while the video from our browser will play in a small window that you can drag and drop wherever you want as well as change its size. That's not all. Tired of not being able to listen to content from your favorite video portals on your lock screen? We have solved this problem. If you don't need to look at the screen, just lock it and the video will continue to play and you can listen to it. Features: Fast and easy to use browser. Picture in Picture mode. With the ability to drag the screen to any place, change its size, pause, rewind. Listening sound or music from the video on the locked screen. PiP Timer. Use the timer that is always visible when you need to keep track of time while using other apps. You don't have to switch between apps like before. PiP Watch. Time will always be visible, also when using other applications. PiP Photo. Do you surf the Internet, chat on social networks, write notes and want your favorite photo to be be always in sight? Then this feature is for you. Favourites. Add an unlimited number of websites for fast access. Now you do not need to enter your favorite site manually every time. Aceess by one tap. With the possibility of removal. Subscription pricing and terms: Our app offers one auto-renewing subscription option: $4.99 per month This price is for United States customers. Pricing in other countries may vary and actual charges may be converted to your local currency depending on the country of residence. The subscription will automatically renew unless turned off in your iTunes Account settings at least 24 hours before the current period ends. You can go to your iTunes Account settings to manage your subscription and turn off auto-renew. Your iTunes Account will be charged when the purchase is confirmed. If you subscribe before your free trial ends, the rest of your free trial period will be forfeited as soon as your purchase is confirmed. Privacy Policy: https://browserapp.tilda.ws/privacypolicy Terms of Use: https://browserapp.tilda.ws/termsofuse

Screenshots

Firefox Fast & Private Browser4 screens
Bro Browser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Firefox Fast & Private Browser at none against Bro Browser's 4. Firefox Fast & Private Browser also leads on ratings volume (219K vs 1.1K) and chart position (#31 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. Bro Browser sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Firefox Fast & Private Browser asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Firefox Fast & Private Browser against 4.5 for Bro Browser. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Firefox Fast & Private Browser has 219K ratings behind it against 1.1K, 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 50% of Bro Browser's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Firefox Fast & Private Browser ships an update weekly, Bro Browser fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Firefox Fast & Private Browser versus Bro Browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFirefox Fast & Private BrowserBro Browser
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (219K ratings) — better4.5 (1.1K ratings)
Positive reviews46.3% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings219K — better1.1K
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
Best chart rank#31 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size373 MB42 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperMozillaEuropean apps solutions LTD

Customer experience

Firefox Fast & Private Browser

All ratings219,192 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral3.1%
Negative5.2%
Written reviews3,177 reviews
Positive46.3%
Neutral10.9%
Negative42.8%

Bro Browser

All ratings1,059 ratings
Positive87.0%
Neutral4.2%
Negative8.9%
Written reviews84 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral4.8%
Negative45.2%

User reviews

Firefox Fast & Private Browser

From 219K App Store ratings

What 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

Bro Browser

From 1.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Seamless video playback
  • 🚀 Fast and responsive
  • 🔒 Secure and private
  • 💡 Useful picture-in-picture feature

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
  • 💰 Paid premium features
  • 🚫 Restricted functionality without premium

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

Bro Browser

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Login issues
  • Compatibility problems on older devices
  • Unreliable performance

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add casting capability
  • Improve search and navigation
  • Introduce a free ad-free mode

In-app purchases

None

Firefox Fast & Private Browser

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Bro Browser

Subscriptions3
  • Bro Browser Weekly$3.997 Days
  • Picture in Picture Pro3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Yearly subscription$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$12.99

Questions

Is Firefox Fast & Private Browser free?
Firefox Fast & Private Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bro Browser free?
Bro Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Firefox Fast & Private Browser or Bro Browser?
Firefox Fast & Private Browser is rated higher. Firefox Fast & Private Browser averages 4.6 out of 5 from 219K ratings, while Bro Browser averages 4.5 from 1.1K ratings.
Do Firefox Fast & Private Browser or Bro Browser have ads?
Neither Firefox Fast & Private Browser nor Bro Browser shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Firefox Fast & Private Browser or Bro Browser?
Firefox Fast & Private Browser ships an update weekly, and Bro Browser fortnightly. Most recently, Firefox Fast & Private Browser was updated on November 8, 2026 and Bro Browser on November 7, 2026.

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