# Firefox Fast & Private Browser vs Kiwi

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Firefox Fast & Private Browser at none against Kiwi's 2. Firefox Fast & Private Browser also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (217K vs 328). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Kiwi sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. 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 Kiwi. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Firefox Fast & Private Browser has 217K ratings behind it against 328, 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 52% of Kiwi's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Firefox Fast & Private Browser | Kiwi |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (217K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firefox-fast-and-private-browser/id989804926/reviews) | [4.6 (328 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kiwi-browser-document-vpn/id6453991209/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **217K** | 328 |
| Positive reviews | 45.4% of reviews | **51.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#27** | — |
| Size | 363 MB | 112 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Mozilla](https://appshunter.io/developer/380366936) | [TIMON SOFTWARE CO., LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1483965968) |

## What reviewers say

### Firefox Fast & Private Browser

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

**Currently charting:** #27 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


### Kiwi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kiwi-browser-document-vpn/id6453991209)

This private browser offers ad blocking and VPN capabilities for a secure online experience. It includes tools like a dictionary, calendar, QR scanner, PDF maker, and a customizable RSS reader for news.

**Highlights:** Private browsing, Ad blocking, Built-in VPN, Dictionary with bubble function, Calendar with lunar support, QR/BAR code scanner, PDF maker from photos, Customizable RSS reader

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| 1 Year Subscription | $24.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast browsing experience
- 🚫 Excellent ad blocking
- 📺 Blocks YouTube ads
- 🎵 Background YouTube Music playback
- 🖼️ YouTube Picture-in-Picture

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Lacks tabs on mobile
- 🐛 YouTube ads still present for some
- 🐛 Pornhub ad is annoying
- 👎 iPhone version is useless for ad blocking
- 👎 Difficult to add extensions

**Reported bugs**

- YouTube ads not blocked for some users
- Annoying ad on Pornhub
- Music stops playing when screen is off
- Cannot delete YouTube Shorts shortcut

**Requested features**

- Add tab button/list for mobile
- Add dark mode
- Add paid option to remove Kiwi's ads
- Add 'Add to Home Screen' option
- Add repeat/loop button for videos


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Firefox Fast & Private Browser free?

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

### Is Kiwi free?

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

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

Firefox Fast & Private Browser and Kiwi are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 217K and 328 ratings respectively.

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

Kiwi shows ads; Firefox Fast & Private Browser does not.

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

Firefox Fast & Private Browser ships an update weekly, and Kiwi weekly. Most recently, Firefox Fast & Private Browser was updated on September 27, 2026 and Kiwi on September 24, 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.*