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How private browsing actually works on iPhone, what on-device blocking can and cannot do, and how to lock, hide, and erase a session without a server in the middle.
Private browsing and history
A Browser With No History File at All
Private mode in Safari still leaves traces you can clear. A forgetful browser never writes the file.
What Incognito Mode Does Not Hide
IP addresses, logged-in accounts, and the network you are on still see you. Incognito is not invisibility.
Erase Everything in One Tap
One tap destroys the session. The vault stays unless you use panic.
Does a Private Browser Hide Your IP Address?
No. A browser is not a VPN. Sites and your operator still see your IP.
No History Web Browser for iPhone
A no-history web browser never writes the file Safari later offers to clear.
Clearing Safari History vs Never Writing It
Clearing history deletes a file that existed. A forgetful browser never writes it.
Cookies and Cache That Live Only for the Session
Cookies and cache that live only in memory, then die with erase.
Ads, trackers and HTTPS
On-Device Ad and Tracker Blocking on iPhone
Why the lists should ship inside the app, what they catch, and the honest gap no blocker closes.
HTTPS-Only Mode: Why a Private Browser Starts Encrypted
HTTPS-only mode starts encrypted and asks before falling back to HTTP.
Ad Blocking Built Into a Private Browser
Ad blocking from lists that ship inside the app, not through a VPN.
Tracker Blocking Is Not Absolute
Lists catch a lot. They do not catch everything. That is the honest gap.
Search Suggestions: Why They Should Be Off Until You Ask
Search suggestions stay off until you opt in, because keystrokes leave the device.
How On-Device Block Lists Work
Disconnect lists ship in the app and run on the device, never downloaded at runtime.
App lock and stealth
Decoy Passcode: A Second Browser That Shows Nothing
A second passcode opens a clean empty browser while real tabs stay hidden.
App Lock With Passcode and Face ID
App Lock with a six-digit passcode and Face ID, free, with no recovery.
Panic Code: Wipe Tabs and Vault From the Lock Screen
A panic code wipes tabs, vault, and the break-in log from the lock screen.
Break-In Alerts and Intruder Photo
Failed unlocks are logged. Intruder Photo is off until you enable it.
If You Forget the Passcode There Is No Recovery
The passcode is the key. If you forget it, nothing on our side can reset it.
Private Browsing on a Shared iPhone
Lock, decoy, and erase for a phone that gets borrowed.
Hidden Tabs Behind the Real Passcode
Real tabs stay behind the real passcode. The decoy shows an empty browser.
Vault and downloads
An Encrypted Download Vault on iPhone
AES-256 vault on the device. Session erase leaves it intact.
Private Video Downloads That Never Hit Photos
Video downloads that land in the vault, never in Photos.
Why Downloads Should Not Land in Photos
Why a private downloader should not drop files into Photos.
AES-256 in the Vault, Explained Without Hype
AES-256 as the vault cipher, without military-grade hype.
Vault Files and iCloud Backup
Vault files are excluded from backups. There is no cloud copy on our side.
Choosing a private browser
The Best Private Browser for iPhone: What Actually Matters
A practical checklist: no history by design, on-device blocking, a real erase button, and honest limits about IP addresses.
Safari Private Browsing vs a Forgetful Browser
Safari private still has a history model. A forgetful browser never writes one. IP is visible either way.
A Secret Browser for iPhone, Without the Myths
A secret browser means hidden tabs and a decoy, not invisibility on the network.
Why a Private Browser Should Not Need an Account
No sign-in, nothing to sync, nothing for us to leak.
What Stealth Suite Adds (and What Stays Free)
What stays free, what Stealth Suite adds, and what still works if a subscription lapses.