# Firefox Fast & Private Browser vs Hola Browser

Firefox Fast & Private Browser and Hola Browser both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 86% of Hola Browser's written reviews are positive against 46% of Firefox Fast & Private Browser's. Firefox Fast & Private Browser's advantage is ratings volume (219K vs 227) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Firefox Fast & Private Browser against 4.5 for Hola Browser. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Firefox Fast & Private Browser has 219K ratings behind it against 227, 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 86% of Hola Browser's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Firefox Fast & Private Browser | Hola Browser |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (219K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firefox-fast-and-private-browser/id989804926/reviews)** | [4.5 (227 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hola-browser-private-and-fast-web/id6738905281/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **219K** | 227 |
| Positive reviews | 45.8% of reviews | **85.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Best chart rank | **#26** | — |
| Size | 373 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Mozilla](https://appshunter.io/developer/380366936) | [Bhautik Golakiya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1762588321) |

## 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 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:** 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


### Hola Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hola-browser-private-and-fast-web/id6738905281)

This app provides a fast and secure web browsing experience with features like desktop mode and an AI image generator. It aims to make web exploration smoother and smarter for everyday use.

**Highlights:** Fast and secure browsing, Desktop mode, AI image generation, Privacy protection

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Firefox Fast & Private Browser free?

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

### Is Hola Browser free?

Hola Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Firefox Fast & Private Browser is rated higher. Firefox Fast & Private Browser averages 4.6 out of 5 from 219K ratings, while Hola Browser averages 4.5 from 227 ratings.

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

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

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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.*