Brave is a web browser for desktop and mobile that blocks tracking software; its site also lists Brave Search and a device-wide VPN.
Brave
Browse and search with Brave on iOS, with ad blocking and web privacy features listed on the App Store.
About Brave
Brave is a web browser and search app for iPhone and iPad from Brave Software. It blocks ads and trackers by default and uses Brave Search as its default search engine. The App Store listing shows it as Free with In-App Purchases.
You can browse news, shopping, forum and video pages with banner ads, pop-ups and video ads blocked. You can use private browsing with tracker and fingerprinting protection, remove tracking codes from copied links, and delete data for one site with Shred. The app also includes Brave Search, the Leo assistant for summarizing and translating pages, a customizable Brave News feed, encrypted Sync, night mode, and bookmark import from Safari or Chrome.
It suits iOS users who want ad blocking, tracker protection and search in one app. Paid options such as Firewall + VPN and Leo Premium are available for those who want device-wide encryption or additional AI models.
Key features
- Blocks banner ads, pop-ups and video ads by default
- Blocks cross-site trackers and fingerprinting scripts
- Deletes one site's cookies with Shred
- Includes Brave Search on an independent index
- Summarizes and translates pages with Leo assistant
- Reads personalized feed with Brave News and RSS
Best for: People using iPhone or iPad who want built-in ad blocking and tracker protection while browsing and searching.
Good for
- Ad and tracker blocking on from first tab
- Search, assistant, news and sync built in
- Open source code available for audit
- Bookmark import from Safari or Chrome
Watch out for
- Firewall + VPN requires paid subscription
- Leo Premium models require paid subscription
- Rated 16+ on the App Store
Brave at a glance
- Category
- Privacy & Security › Private Browsers & Search
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Freemium
- Platforms
- iOS, Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Brave FAQ
Is Brave free on iOS?
Yes. The browser, ad blocking, Shred, Search, Leo, News, Sync and night mode are free. Firewall + VPN and Leo Premium are paid subscriptions.
What does Brave block?
It blocks banner ads, pop-ups, video ads, cross-site trackers and fingerprinting scripts. It also dismisses cookie consent banners.
Can I delete data for one site only?
Yes. Shred deletes cookies and storage for one site without logging you out elsewhere. Auto Shred can run when you close a tab.
Can I import bookmarks to Brave on iOS?
Yes. The app supports bookmark import from Safari or Chrome.
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