ZenBrowser | Simple browsing vs Chlobo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ZenBrowser | Simple browsing
A straightforward web browser focused on privacy and simplicity. It avoids data collection, syncing, and advanced features like tabs or AI. Designed for users who want a no-frills browsing experience.
- Private browsing
- No data collection
- No history syncing
- No tabs
- Simple interface
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Zen Browser is a simple web browser designed for you to "just browse the web". It does not collect your data, sync your browsing history or open tabs between devices, it doesn't even have tabs, social features, or integrated AI! Disclaimer: `Zen Browser | Simple browsing` is a standalone mobile app that is not associated with any mobile or desktop browser.
Chlobo
This browser allows parents to curate a safe online environment for children by restricting access to only approved websites. It offers simple navigation and supports multiple user profiles, ensuring a controlled internet experience.
- Website whitelisting
- Automatic blocking of external links
- Simplified navigation
- Multiple user profiles
- iCloud synchronization
- No data collection
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Chlobo is a fast and easy to use parental control internet browser. Add the websites you want your kids to see and Chlobo will make sure they stay there. Chlobo works by only allowing navigation within allowed websites. Everything else is blocked automatically. Chlobo gives you the control to tame the internet and make it safe for your kids. ---Control the websites your kids can see--- Add the sites you want your kids to see and everything else is blocked automatically. Navigation within the website is allowed but all links leading out are not. ---Easy to use browser--- Chlobos browser is super easy to use. Just a forward, back and refresh button. No address bar either. ---Multiple user support--- Got a big family, no problem. Create as many users as you want. ---iCloud support--- Sync across all your devices. Supports backup to iCloud. ---No data collection--- Chlobo does not collect any data.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Chlobo at 100% against ZenBrowser | Simple browsing's 58%. Chlobo also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support 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
Both are free to download. ZenBrowser | Simple browsing sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Chlobo asks for nothing beyond the download.
ZenBrowser | Simple browsing ships an update every 3 months, Chlobo every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ZenBrowser | Simple browsing | Chlobo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (14 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 58.3% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 14 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kubilay Erdogan | Stanislav Jidkov |
Customer experience
ZenBrowser | Simple browsing
Chlobo
In-app purchases
ZenBrowser | Simple browsing
- Remove Ads$1.99
Chlobo
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is ZenBrowser | Simple browsing free?
Is Chlobo free?
Do ZenBrowser | Simple browsing or Chlobo have ads?
Which is updated more often, ZenBrowser | Simple browsing or Chlobo?
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