Brave reviews
Brave's iPhone and iPad app averages 4.8 out of 5 from 660,596 ratings on the App Store in the United States, as read on Oct 7, 2026.
The rating, and what people say
4.8
out of 5 for the iPhone and iPad app
660,596 ratings on the App Store in the United States, read Oct 7, 2026. It rates the app, not everything the product does. See the listing
Often praised
- Ad blocking that is built in and works from the start is a reason given again and again for choosing it, by reviewers and commenters alike. App Store reviews · Hacker News 1, 2
- Reviewers and commenters describe it as quick, with several saying pages feel faster than in the browser they used before. App Store reviews · Hacker News 1, 2
- Commenters welcome Brave Origin, which they describe as a pared-down edition that leaves out the extras of the standard browser. Hacker News 1, 2, 3
Often criticised
- Even commenters who use it daily say the standard browser arrives cluttered with cryptocurrency features and other extras that they turn off or hide. Hacker News 1, 2, 3
- Reviewers of the iPhone app report websites or video players that do not work until its blocking is switched off, which one gives as the reason for going back to Chrome. App Store reviews
Based on 10 App Store reviews, five of them more than three years old, and about 30 Hacker News comments from one week in September and October 2026, most in a single thread, read Oct 7, 2026. These are themes summarised in our words, not our own verdict. Follow the links to read what was said.
Discussions worth reading
- I switched to BraveHacker News · Sep 28, 2026
Check for yourself
- App Store listingEvery rating and review, at the source
- G2Reviews from people who use it at work
- RedditThreads where people discuss it
- Hacker NewsDiscussions among developers
These open each site’s own pages. Nothing on this page is copied from G2 or Reddit.
What Brave's own pages show
Suits
- People who want ads and trackers blocked without installing extensions
- Chrome users who want to keep their Chrome Web Store extensions
- Those who want an AI assistant that works without an account
- Crypto users who want a self-custody wallet built into the browser
Limits worth knowing
- The VPN is not part of the free browser: it is a subscription at $9.99 per month or $99.99 per year.
- Free access to Leo varies with traffic and usage. Higher rate limits and more models need Leo AI premium at $14.99 per month.
- VPN, Leo, Search and Talk premium are each sold as a separate subscription; the pricing page lists no bundle.
- Brave Origin, the version without Leo, News, Rewards, VPN or Wallet, is a $59.99 one-time purchase on every system except Linux.
Read from the vendor’s pages, not from reviews. The tool page lists them.
Common questions
How is Brave rated?
Brave's iPhone and iPad app averages 4.8 out of 5 from 660,596 ratings on the App Store in the United States, as read on Oct 7, 2026. That is the store's rating of the app, not a score from ToolGPA.
What do people like about Brave?
Themes that come up often in the reviews and discussions read. Ad blocking that is built in and works from the start is a reason given again and again for choosing it, by reviewers and commenters alike. Reviewers and commenters describe it as quick, with several saying pages feel faster than in the browser they used before. Commenters welcome Brave Origin, which they describe as a pared-down edition that leaves out the extras of the standard browser.
What do people complain about with Brave?
Complaints that come up often in the reviews and discussions read. Even commenters who use it daily say the standard browser arrives cluttered with cryptocurrency features and other extras that they turn off or hide. Reviewers of the iPhone app report websites or video players that do not work until its blocking is switched off, which one gives as the reason for going back to Chrome.
Are these ToolGPA's own reviews of Brave?
No. This page reports what other people say. Any rating shown is the store's, and any praise or complaint listed is a theme from public reviews and discussions, summarised in our words with a link to where it was said. Where ToolGPA has reviewed Brave itself, that review and its grades are on Brave's main page.
Where can I read more reviews of Brave?
This page links to Brave's App Store listing where it has one, and to searches for it on G2, Reddit and Hacker News, so you can read what people wrote in full.