ZenBrowser | Simple browsing vs Private Browser
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.
Private Browser
This privacy-focused browser offers a minimalist, full-screen experience. It automatically clears browsing data upon exit and includes features like app locking and a "Burn Everything" option for complete privacy.
- Full screen browsing
- Automatic private browsing data clearing
- History-less and tracking-less browsing
- Application lock
- "Burn Everything" reset option
- Easy zoom adjustment
- Quick tab access
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Brovacy is a privacy-focused browser with a minimalist design. FEATURES • A full screen experience where you are in full control • Private browsing mode automatically clears everything upon app exit • Multiple zoom level that's super easy to adjust • History-less and tracking-less browsing to protect your privacy • Application lock to protect you from prying eyes • "Burn Everything" makes it easy to reset everything • 5 tabs, all at a single tap's reach. Simple, effective and no clutter.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Private Browser at 4.5 against ZenBrowser | Simple browsing's 3.5. Private Browser also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 and Private Browser sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Private Browser holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Private Browser has 227 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of ZenBrowser | Simple browsing's written reviews are positive against 68% of Private Browser's.
ZenBrowser | Simple browsing ships an update every 3 months, Private Browser weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ZenBrowser | Simple browsing | Private Browser |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (14 ratings) | 4.5 (227 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 58.3% of reviews | 68.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 14 | 227 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Vision Pro — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Kubilay Erdogan | Actowise LLC |
Customer experience
ZenBrowser | Simple browsing
Private Browser
Bugs and requests
ZenBrowser | Simple browsing
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Private Browser
Reported bugs
4 issues- Charged $10 for $0 promo
- Tabs reset when app is closed
- Randomly switches search engine (Google to Bing)
- Ads appear at start-up after free promotion
Requested features
9 requests- Force dark mode on pages
- Add Chinese language support
- Keep browsing history private and secured
- Add more to keep prying eyes away from history
- Ability to return to previous browsing session
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- Dark mode option
- Make it an iOS default browser option
- Individual website zoom setting stick
- Indication of which tabs contain content
In-app purchases
ZenBrowser | Simple browsing
- Remove Ads$1.99
Private Browser
- Pro Lifetime$4.99
- Pro Lifetime$9.99
Questions
Is ZenBrowser | Simple browsing free?
Is Private Browser free?
Which has better reviews, ZenBrowser | Simple browsing or Private Browser?
Do ZenBrowser | Simple browsing or Private Browser have ads?
Which is updated more often, ZenBrowser | Simple browsing or Private Browser?
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