Comparison

ZenBrowser | Simple browsing vs Vault Zero

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Private browsing
  • No data collection
  • No history syncing
  • No tabs
  • Simple interface
Features
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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.

About

Vault Zero

Features
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Welcome to Zero-Vault—a local-first encrypted vault that pushes privacy and security to the absolute limit. In an era where your data is constantly monitored, Zero-Vault hands complete control back to you. We have no centralized servers and collect absolutely zero data. All your private photos, videos, and documents are secured locally with military-grade AES-256-GCM encryption, then seamlessly synced to your own private GitHub repository. True zero-knowledge security starts here. Absolute Zero-Knowledge Security All encryption and decryption happen locally on your device. Only you hold the master password. Developers, server providers, or anyone else simply cannot access your plaintext data. Bring Your Own Cloud (BYOC) Say goodbye to expensive subscriptions and data scanning. By providing your GitHub Personal Access Token (PAT), Zero-Vault automatically syncs your encrypted data to your private GitHub repo. Your data stays on your territory. Local-First Experience Your data is managed locally first. Even without an internet connection, you can instantly view, manage, and edit your encrypted files in Offline Mode. Once online, background tasks will handle the sync invisibly. Comprehensive File Management Smart Categorization: Easily manage photos, videos, and documents with a Quick Access dashboard. Fast Import: Import sensitive files from your camera roll or file manager instantly, and destroy the original traces. Full Control: Create custom folders, rename, and move files with an intuitive interface. Multiple Privacy Protections Workspace Lock: Require your master password or biometrics every time you enter the app. Trace-Free Cleanup: Deep cache cleaning ensures no decrypted traces remain if your device is lost. Cloud Recovery: Switch devices easily by logging into the same GitHub repo to quickly rebuild your index and recover all data. Pure & Elegant No ads, no irrelevant social features. Zero-Vault offers a clean UI with dark/light modes and multi-language support, providing the most focused digital vault experience. Your secrets deserve to be guarded by you alone. Download Zero-Vault today and redefine your digital boundaries.

Screenshots

ZenBrowser | Simple browsing4 screens
Vault Zero4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Vault Zero at none against ZenBrowser | Simple browsing's 1. Vault Zero also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ZenBrowser | Simple browsing sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Vault Zero asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ZenBrowser | Simple browsing versus Vault Zero: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZenBrowser | Simple browsingVault Zero
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (14 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews61.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings14 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB24 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperKubilay Erdogan丰 杨

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ZenBrowser | Simple browsing

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99
None

Vault Zero

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ZenBrowser | Simple browsing free?
ZenBrowser | Simple browsing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Vault Zero free?
Vault Zero is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ZenBrowser | Simple browsing or Vault Zero have ads?
ZenBrowser | Simple browsing shows ads; Vault Zero does not.

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