# SnowHaze

> Private Browser and VPN

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1121026941](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1121026941)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1121026941`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Illotros GmbH
- **Category:** Utilities
- **Rating:** 4.60 / 5 (529 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.4.2
- **Last updated:** 2025-06-15
- **First published:** 2016-08-12
- **Size:** 229 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-18
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/snowhaze/id1121026941)
- **Website:** [https://snowhaze.com](https://snowhaze.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://snowhaze.com/en/privacy-policy.html](https://snowhaze.com/en/privacy-policy.html)

## Description

SnowHaze combines a privacy-first browser with a zero-knowledge VPN for iOS. The browser is open-source and provides extensive tracking protection, per-site controls, ad blocking, TLS/HTTPS enforcement, fingerprinting defenses, and Tor network integration to keep your online activity private and secure.

With the SnowHaze VPN, you get Zero-Knowledge authentication, anonymous multi-device use, DNS leak protection, a no-logs policy, and servers in nine countries. Everything is privacy-by-design, masking your IP and location while letting you access geo-restricted content.

## Rankings

- #71,600 — Overall
- #44 — snow
- #59 — javascript
- #96 — browser extension

## Review summary

SnowHaze is praised for its privacy-first approach, granular controls, strong fingerprint protection, and polished UI with cross-device extension support. However, reviewers repeatedly note maintenance and stability problems (outdated updates, crashes, and iOS compatibility), missing features like bookmark organization and tracker visibility, and concerns over data usage. Overall, it’s highly regarded for privacy but hampered by reliability and UX gaps that affect daily use.

### Pros

- Privacy-first design with no data collection and strong tracking protection
- Granular privacy controls: per-site and per-tab settings, configurable browser agents, and tracking-parameter detection
- Advanced fingerprint protection that passes tests like Panopticlick
- Polished UI with a solid overall design and cross-device extension support for desktop
- Clear security hints and color cues to indicate how secure settings are

### Cons

- Infrequent updates and perceived lack of maintenance leading to security concerns
- Stability issues: crashes when opening new tabs, apps failing to launch, and compatibility problems with newer iOS versions
- Missing bookmark management: no easy way to organize bookmarks
- Limited visibility into trackers on pages: no easy view of which trackers are present on a site
- High data usage / unexpected data consumption reported by multiple users

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1121026941)