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Best private browser apps

Have you ever felt like someone is watching you over while you're online? Well, let's thank Ashley Gerow for asking this on behalf of the internet community. Suggest the best private browsers for iOS and Android below and let's help her safely and securely browse through the internet.

1.Tor Browser

Free download

Tor Browser is a free multiplatform web browser developed with privacy in mind. It lets users browse the internet anonymously and privately, reducing the risk of personal data breaches and hacks. It is available for Mac, Windows, and Linux.

  • Amit Mittal

    by Amit Mittal

    The tor browser will anonymize your traffic from web browsing so no one can snoop on it. If you are worried that someone is tracking you then using the TOR browser can help with that.

2.CM Browser

Free download

CM Browser is a lightweight browser created by Cheetah Mobile Communications. It is just 6.1MB in file size with features like Adblock, Smart Download, speed search, and protection against malware.

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  • Jean Parker

    by Jean Parker

    This browser eliminates some risk with the #1 antivirus. Also, it has an ad blocker, which is great since we all hate ads. Reviews are mostly positive More

  • Carl Crawford

    by Carl Crawford

    Horrible browser that I found hard to use and install at the least. Just use Google Chrome browser incognito mode. Its easier and more streamlined.

3.Orfox

Free download

Orfox is a free web browser based on Tor Browser's source code with a few adjustments in terms of privacy. It has built-in NoScript and HTTPSEverywhere add-on. Orfox is available for Android mobile devices.

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  • Brian Fuller

    by Brian Fuller

    Orfox, which is a Tor Brower for Android is the best private browser you can find. It lets you use the web without being tracked by your ISP. It worke More

  • Eric Chen

    by Eric Chen

    Orfox is a private browser that uses the sourcecode of firefox and the power of Tor to anonymity your browsing. It will keep you safe and prevent othe More

4.InBrowser

Free download

InBrowser is a free private web browser that features TOR, Adobe Flash, and video support. I also sport agent cloaking and tabbed browsing. InBrowser is available for Android mobile devices.

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  • Bruce Simpson

    by Bruce Simpson

    InBrowser is a private browser for use on Android. InBrowser is much better than simply using incognito mode as the use of the TOR network with InBrowser makes it so that all of your traffic is hidden from your ISP as well.

5.Dolphin Browser

with in-app purchases

Dolphin Browser is a lightweight web browser with a built-in Flash Player and an AdBlocker. It also features fast downloading, private browsing, and voice-operated commands which is available for Android and iOS.

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  • Anna Henry

    by Anna Henry

    A fast browser designed for Android and found at the Google Store. The app blocks ads and let's you zip through the internet very quickly. It enables incognito browsing and flash player. Faster download times and multiple tabs let navigation be at yo More

6.Brave Browser

Free download
Brave Web Browser is a free web browser focused on ad blocking, security protection, data optimization and an enhanced battery experience for the user. It is available for Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS and Android devices.
  • George Thomas

    by George Thomas

    I dont want to become a victim of online breaching something so I'm glad for my IT friend recommending Brave for me. She said this is private so I bel More

  • Eka Greek null

    by Eka Greek null

    New but promising private browser app for my android device. I have a Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 and am gonna give it a try. Anyone else using it? I appreciate a More

7.DuckDuckGo

Free download

DuckDuckGo is a search engine that focuses on assuring the privacy of the user and of the search queries. It is included as an alternative searcher on the Apple's Safari web browser and is the default search engine for Tor browser.

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    https://duckduckgo.com/

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  • Gerald Rose

    by Gerald Rose

    Well, to be honest, this is my top choice for the best private browsers because it is multiplatform and the app is fully functional on both platforms. More

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    DuckDuckGo is a search engine that assures that your browsing history is private and that your personal information is not shared. You will never be t More

  • Wayne Santos

    by Wayne Santos

    DuckDuckGo is actually actively taking a stance for privacy on the web and that is cool. They offer a nice incognito web browsing experience, and the  More

8.Orbot

Free download
Orbot is a free proxy app that empowers other apps to use the internet more securely. Orbot uses Tor to encrypt your Internet traffic and then hides it by bouncing through a series of computers around the world.

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  • Teresa Perez

    by Teresa Perez

    I am not really sure if this is a browser. The description says it is a proxy app idk how that works but based on the interface, i think it is entirely dedicated to preventing other websites to track my internet activities. Ideally recommended for pr More

9.Firefox Focus

Free download

Firefox Focus: Private Browser is a free mobile browser for both Android and iOS users. Firefox Focus blocks all kinds of online trackers for a secure web browsing. The app is available in English, French, and Spanish.

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  • Ankita Kapur

    by Ankita Kapur

    So is it true? Is Firefox Focus an incognito browser? Does that mean that I can already watch explicit content freely on my Samsung android mobile phone?

10.Puffin Web Browser

Free download

Puffin Web Browser is a mobile browsing app created by CloudMosa, Inc. It offers cloud protection for safe browsing, regularly updated Flash player, and bandwidth management. Only works in US.

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  • Abhinav Tata

    by Abhinav Tata

    Installed this when I went to NY for a convention. But when I came back home in India, I cannot already use this app. Sad that this only is available in the US. 💔

11.Aloha Browser

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Aloha Browser is a free browsing application created by Aloha Mobile. It is designed with free VPN, adblock, download manager, video recorder and player, and private tabs. It is available in both iOS and Android devices.

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  • Heather Medina

    by Heather Medina

    This is the best browser that focuses on privacy as it has a built in VPN on the browser. I would really like to recommend this app for all!

12.Maxthon

Free download

Maxthon Browser is a free web browser released in 2005 for Windows, Mac, and more. It features built-in note-taking took, password manager, email addresses manager, ad blocker, night mode, multi-tab management, and so on.

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  • Peter Bowman

    by Peter Bowman

    I got Maxthon on almost all my device. This is the most private browser that I ever know that's why I had it on all of my handheld mobile gadgets.

13.Ghostery

Free download

Ghostery is a private and security-related browser extension and mobile browser application developed by David Cancel. It aims to help users spot and block advertisements from a webpage.

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  • Amber Hou

    by Amber Hou

    Fellas, this is a chrome extension. It speeds up my browsing experience. I am not really sure how smart blocking works but I am guessing it automatica More

  • Xiang Wu

    by Xiang Wu

    I really like privacy when I browse the web. Recently I tried the Ghostery Privacy Browser. It seems to do its job pretty good. It seems to be fast

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  • Carol Medina

    by Carol Medina

    I have not found this app very helpful. Cannot import bookmarks and still seeing same garbage that I did on Chrome. App maker states that they are

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14.Red Onion

Paid: $1.99

Red Onion is a full-fledged Tor-powered browser that offers you a real solution, with multiple tabs, customizable start screen, built in ad-blocker, history, bookmarks, and much much more.

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  • Ryan Gutierrez

    by Ryan Gutierrez

    Aside from the Cheetah Browser that I have tried several weeks ago, I think this will pass as one of the best private browser apps for iphone just because it automatically resets my browsing data upong restarting the app itself, no need to manually d More

15.Dolphin Zero

Paid: $2.99

Dolphin Zero is a lightweight private incognito web browser for mobile devices. It features a built-in Flash Player and an adblocker, as well as customization for the application. Dolphin Zero is available for Android and iOS devices.

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  • Henry Bradley

    by Henry Bradley

    Dolphin Browser should be ranked down and this version of the app should rank higher on this list. This is definitely the better private web browser application on top of the others.

16.Savy Soda Browser

Free download

Savy Soda Browser is a free private browser that boasts with their full-screen browsing. It features portrait and landscape mode with an interface similar to Apple's Safari. This browser is available for iOS and for Android.

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  • Jaime Delgado

    by Jaime Delgado

    I am really glad that Savy Soda Browser is already available for Android. I remember the days when this app is only available for iPhone. Thank god for this browser! 🎉

WHAT'S THE MEANING?

Private browsers are useful tools to hide your identity online when visiting websites. When using private browsers, details you input into your browser are not recorded. Your IP address, browsing history, URLs, and other details will be confidential.

DID YOU KNOW?

Did you know that whenever you browse online your data is open to third parties? These third parties can access your browsing history and use them for profit or their own gain. Did you ever notice that when you search for a topic online, ads related to it appear on your feed or browser? Social media sites like Facebook, Google, and others track you. These giants capitalize from selling their users' data--and that perhaps is one of most intriguing issues today. The data is then turned into targeted advertisements. The targeted ads you notice online come from your own browsing activity and IP address. If this alarms you, there are ways to lessen data tracking on your end.

Private browser apps can help prevent targeted ads. Some function like VPNs on Windows PCs that aim to keep your browsing data safe and secure. Away from prying eyes who use your information for profit. Chrome and Firefox are the best private browsers that have Incognito. But there are other private browsers to choose from as well. Since we live in a smartphone age, mobile apps for private browsers are the best go-to option. These browser apps are available for Android and iOS devices. The main feature of private browsers is blocking ads and sites from accessing personal information.

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