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Is Brave Browser & Search Engine Safe?

Brave Browser & Search Engine privacy label · by Brave Software, Inc. · checked November 2026

  • Nothing linked to you
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App Privacy label Developer-reported · checked November 1, 2026
Used to track you
0types

None declared

Linked to you
0types

None declared

Not linked to you
2types
Short answer

On the label it is low-risk: Brave Browser & Search Engine collects some data but says none of it is linked to you or used for tracking. None of it falls in Apple's most sensitive categories (health, financial, location, contacts or your own content). In total the label lists 2 data types; 32% of private browsers we checked declare tracking.

At a glance

Brave Browser & Search Engine privacy in one look

Data exposure on the label
Not linked to you
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Built only from the developer's App Store label. It describes disclosure, not tested behaviour.

Verdict from the label
Not linked to you

Brave Browser & Search Engine collects some data but says none of it is linked to your identity, and none is used for tracking.

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Did Brave Browser & Search Engine ask for something?

Pick the permission prompt you saw. We compare it with what Brave Browser & Search Engine's developer declared.

It asked me for access to…
Tap a prompt to compare it with the label.
Not on the label

Location is not on Brave Browser & Search Engine's label. That can be fine: data used only on your iPhone does not have to be declared. If the data would need to leave the phone for the feature to work, ask why it is missing.

Not on the label

User Content is not on Brave Browser & Search Engine's label. That can be fine: data used only on your iPhone does not have to be declared. If the data would need to leave the phone for the feature to work, ask why it is missing.

Not on the label

Contacts is not on Brave Browser & Search Engine's label. That can be fine: data used only on your iPhone does not have to be declared. If the data would need to leave the phone for the feature to work, ask why it is missing.

Not declared on the label

Brave Browser & Search Engine declares no tracking, so a tracking prompt would contradict its label. Decline it, and consider reporting the mismatch to Apple.

Not on the label

Health & Fitness is not on Brave Browser & Search Engine's label. That can be fine: data used only on your iPhone does not have to be declared. If the data would need to leave the phone for the feature to work, ask why it is missing.

A permission is what the app can reach on your iPhone; the label is what the developer says leaves it. They answer different questions.

Line by line

What Brave Browser & Search Engine collects, explained

Data typeWhat it coversWhere to limit it
IdentifiersNot linked to you An account ID, screen name, customer number or a device-level ID such as the advertising identifier. Settings › Privacy & Security › Tracking: turn off Allow Apps to Request to Track, or tap Ask App Not to Track when prompted.
Usage DataNot linked to you What you tap, open and view inside the app, plus which ads you have seen. There is no single iOS switch. Look for an analytics or personalised-ads toggle in the app's own settings.
Reading the label

What Brave Browser & Search Engine's label means for you

Brave Browser & Search Engine's label has 2 types under “Data Not Linked to You”. A data type can appear in more than one section when it is used for different purposes — for example, identifiers used for both analytics and advertising.

Every type on Brave Browser & Search Engine's label is in the “not linked” section, so the developer says the data is stripped of anything that identifies you before it is used. That is typical of anonymous analytics and crash reporting. Not linked is still collected: the data leaves your phone.

None of the data types fall into the categories most people consider sensitive: health, financial information, precise location, contacts, browsing history or the content you create.

A private browser should collect less than the sites it visits. Browsing History or Identifiers on its label are worth a second look. Check the default search engine, whether history syncs to an account, and whether tracker blocking is on by default.

Among the 160 private browsers in our snapshot with a label, 32% declare tracking, 39% collect data linked to you and 31% say they collect nothing. Brave Browser & Search Engine lists 2 data types, about the same as the average of 2.1 for this group.

Utilities range from calculators to VPNs, so their labels vary more than any other category. A simple tool that collects identifiers and usage data for tracking is a sign of advertising SDKs.

On your iPhone

Settings to check for Brave Browser & Search Engine

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    Tracking

    Settings › Privacy & Security › Tracking. If “Allow Apps to Request to Track” is off, apps cannot ask, and they are told to treat you as having declined. You can also turn it off for this app alone.

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    Lock the app

    On iOS 18 and later, touch and hold the icon and choose Require Face ID. Anyone who picks up your unlocked phone then needs your face, fingerprint or passcode to open it.

  3. 3

    Notifications

    Settings › Notifications › Brave Browser & Search Engine › Show Previews: When Unlocked keeps message and account details off the Lock Screen.

Cross-app tracking

Does Brave Browser & Search Engine track you?

No tracking declared

There is no “Data Used to Track You” section on Brave Browser & Search Engine's label.

Does Brave Browser & Search Engine track you? Full answer and how to stop it →

iOS 18 and later

Lock Brave Browser & Search Engine behind Face ID

  1. Find Brave Browser & Search Engine on your Home Screen or in App Library.
  2. Touch and hold the icon until the quick-actions menu opens.
  3. Tap Require Face ID (or Require Touch ID / Require Passcode, depending on your iPhone).
  4. Tap Require Face ID again to confirm. Brave Browser & Search Engine now asks for authentication every time it opens.

The lock is an iPhone feature, so it works whether or not Brave Browser & Search Engine has a passcode of its own. It does not change what the app sends to its developer.

From the App Store record

About Brave Browser & Search Engine

DeveloperBrave Software, Inc.
App Store categoryUtilities (also Productivity)
Latest version1.97, released October 2026
First releasedFebruary 2016
RequiresiOS 18.0 or later
Size356 MB
Age rating17+
Languages37 (AR, BS, BG, CA, HR, CS, DA, NL…)
Bundle IDcom.brave.ios.browser

The current version shipped in October 2026, so the app is actively maintained and its label is likely current. Labels are updated by developers when practices change.

Read with care

What the label cannot tell you

  • A label is self-reported. Apple publishes the developer's answers and can reject apps that misrepresent them, but it does not independently verify what Brave Browser & Search Engine sends.
  • It does not say where data is stored, how long it is kept, whether it is encrypted, or which companies receive it. The privacy policy covers those points.
  • Optional data counts: if a feature lets you add something (a profile photo, a phone number), the type is listed even if you never use the feature.
  • Data handled only on your iPhone is not 'collected', so a no-collection label is compatible with an app that reads your files locally.
  • Third-party sign-in, payment processors and SDKs are supposed to be included, but a label can lag behind a new version.

The question to ask Brave Browser & Search Engine's developer: Does the browser keep my history on its servers?

How it compares

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Your Brave Browser & Search Engine privacy checklist

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Quick quiz

True or false?

  1. Q1Brave Browser & Search Engine's privacy label says it uses data to track you.
    Right.
    Not quite.

    False: there is no Data Used to Track You section on Brave Browser & Search Engine's label.

  2. Q2Apple tests every app to confirm its privacy label is accurate.
    Right.
    Not quite.

    Labels are self-reported by developers. Apple can reject or remove apps that misrepresent practices, but it does not audit each label.

  3. Q3Brave Browser & Search Engine collects Identifiers.
    Right.
    Not quite.

    True: Identifiers appears on its label, in the Not Linked to You section.

  4. Q4Data “Not Linked to You” is never sent off your iPhone.
    Right.
    Not quite.

    It is collected and sent; the developer says it is de-identified rather than tied to your account or device.

  5. Q5Tapping “Ask App Not to Track” can stop an app from working.
    Right.
    Not quite.

    Apple's rules require apps to work the same whether or not you allow tracking.

Questions people ask

Brave Browser & Search Engine privacy FAQ

Is Brave Browser & Search Engine safe to use?
Based on its App Store privacy label, brave Browser & Search Engine collects some data but says none of it is linked to your identity, and none is used for tracking. Whether that is acceptable depends on what you will store in it. The label is developer-reported, not an independent security test.
Does Brave Browser & Search Engine track you?
No. Brave Browser & Search Engine's label has no Data Used to Track You section.
What data does Brave Browser & Search Engine collect?
Identifiers and usage data. None of it is linked to your identity.
Who makes Brave Browser & Search Engine?
Brave Software, Inc., according to the App Store. It was first released in February 2016 and the current version is 1.97.
Can I lock Brave Browser & Search Engine with Face ID?
On iOS 18 or later, touch and hold Brave Browser & Search Engine's icon and choose Require Face ID (or Touch ID / Passcode). This is an iPhone feature and works for most downloaded apps, whether or not the app has its own lock. If you don't see the option, update iOS.
How does Brave Browser & Search Engine compare with other private browsers?
Across 160 private browsers with labels in our snapshot, 32% declare tracking and 31% say they collect no data. Brave Browser & Search Engine lists 2 data types against an average of 2.1.
Does the browser keep my history on its servers?
The privacy label cannot answer that. Look for it in Brave Browser & Search Engine's privacy policy or support pages, linked from the App Store listing. Check the default search engine, whether history syncs to an account, and whether tracker blocking is on by default.
How do I delete my data from Brave Browser & Search Engine?
Apps that let you create an account must also let you start account deletion from inside the app (an App Store rule since June 2022). Deleting the app from your iPhone alone does not delete data already sent to the developer.
Facts on this page come from Brave Browser & Search Engine on the App Store, as reported by the developer. Checked 2026-11-01. How we collect data · Report a correction