Top 10: Secure browsers for iOS

Updated: August 01, 2023

Secure browsers for iOS are specialized web browsers designed to prioritize user privacy and data security while browsing the internet on Apple's mobile devices. These browsers often include built-in features like ad and tracker blockers, encrypted connections, and private browsing modes to safeguard users from online tracking and data collection. Secure browsers for iOS may also incorporate features like VPN integration to add an extra layer of security and anonymity while browsing on public Wi-Fi networks. Additionally, these browsers prioritize regular updates and security patches to protect against emerging threats and vulnerabilities. With the growing concerns over online privacy and cybersecurity, secure browsers for iOS offer a valuable solution for users seeking a safer and more private browsing experience on their iPhones and iPads. Some of the most popular secure browsers for iOS are listed below.

See also: Top 10 Web Browsers

2019. Opera Touch brought website cookie blocking to iOS



Opera Touch for iOS has introduced an important new feature: cookie blocking. This feature enables the blocking of intrusive dialogs that request your consent for website cookies. These dialogs can be particularly troublesome on mobile devices, often completely interrupting the ability to view content. In contrast, desktop websites typically present a pop-up banner at the top or bottom of the page, which can be (somewhat) ignored. With the widespread implementation of cookie dialogs due to Europe's GDPR regulations, many users find them excessively intrusive. Currently, dismissing these prompts requires an additional click, which slows down web browsing—especially when quickly navigating through multiple websites in search of specific information.


2017. Microsoft Edge comes to Android and iPhone



Microsoft has officially launched its Edge Browser for iOS and Android, serving as a successor to Internet Explorer. The mobile version encompasses numerous familiar features from its desktop and tablet counterpart, such as Favorites, Reading Lists, and New Tab Pages. Additionally, Microsoft has introduced some new tools to enhance the user experience. One notable addition is Roaming Passwords, enabling users to synchronize passwords seamlessly across mobile and desktop platforms. Another noteworthy feature is the dark theme, which provides a black desktop interface as an alternative to the default white/gray design, offering a more eye-friendly experience for certain users. The inclusion of Edge represents a significant element of Microsoft's new mobile strategy. Notably, the integration of Edge and Cortana into iOS and Android aims to facilitate smoother interactions between existing smartphones and Windows 10 PCs, benefiting Windows 10 users.


2016. Mozilla launches Firefox Focus - private web browser for iPhone



Mozilla has unveiled a new mobile web browser for iOS called Firefox Focus, placing utmost importance on private browsing for users. This mobile browser takes a proactive approach by automatically blocking ad trackers and erasing browsing history, including passwords and cookies. By doing so, the browser aims to provide a streamlined browsing experience and potentially faster page loading times. The elimination of ads and web trackers can reduce page clutter and enhance overall performance, according to Mozilla's claims.


2015. Firefox for iOS is now available



Mozilla has globally launched the initial version of the Firefox browser for iOS. This release introduces advanced features such as intelligent search, a comprehensive private browsing mode (compatible with iOS 9), convenient access to favorites, and visually appealing tabs. Similar to Chrome and Safari, Firefox seamlessly synchronizes browsing history, tabs, and passwords with its desktop counterpart. Firefox for iOS is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch, requiring iOS 8.2 or later. The journey to bring Firefox to iOS has been a lengthy and intricate one for Mozilla. Previously, the company opted for Firefox Home, a mobile app enabling access to Firefox bookmarks, tabs, and history. However, this approach was abandoned in 2012, leading to the current release.