ZenBrowser | Simple browsing vs Pure 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.
Pure Browser
A free, private web browser for iPhone and iPod that allows users to view websites in full screen. It prioritizes security and reliability for a simple browsing experience.
- Private browsing
- Full-screen website viewing
- Save favorite content
- Secure and reliable
- Free to use
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Pure Browser supports you to browse and save your favorite content! You can view all websites in full screen for free and privately, this is the simple, unadorned web browser you have been waiting for. This application is completely free and suitable for iPhone. You can fully trust our security and reliability. So, start using this browser to browse your favorite websites now!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Pure Browser at 4.3 against ZenBrowser | Simple browsing's 3.2. Pure Browser also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). ZenBrowser | Simple browsing's advantage is ratings volume (19 vs 3). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Pure Browser asks for nothing beyond the download.
Pure Browser holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ZenBrowser | Simple browsing has 19 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.
ZenBrowser | Simple browsing ships an update every 3 months, Pure Browser every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ZenBrowser | Simple browsing | Pure Browser |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.2 (19 ratings) | 4.3 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 61.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 19 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Kubilay Erdogan | 明 李 |
Customer experience
ZenBrowser | Simple browsing
Pure Browser
In-app purchases
ZenBrowser | Simple browsing
- Remove Ads$1.99
Pure Browser
No in-app purchases
Questions
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