Google ChromeGoogle LLC
Google Play4.1 out of 548,957,807 ratings
PriceFree
In-app purchasesNo
Platforms
Age ratingEveryone
Google Chrome vs Samsung Browser vs Brave: which mobile browser should you choose?
Choose Chrome for Google syncing and broad reach, Samsung Browser for built-in privacy tools on Samsung devices, or Brave for default ad and tracker blocking.
At a glance
Samsung BrowserSamsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
Google Play3.6 out of 55,904,109 ratings
PriceFree
In-app purchasesNo
Platforms
Age ratingEveryone
Brave Private Web Browser, VPNBrave Software
Google Play4.7 out of 53,629,848 ratings
PriceFree
In-app purchasesYes ($9.99 - $149.99 per item)
Platforms
Age ratingEveryone
Ratings, prices and age ratings come from the Google Play listings, read on Nov 7, 2026. Listings change over time.
How we compared them
All three are free Android browsers for everyday web access, with security and privacy features. Chrome emphasizes Google services and cross-platform syncing; Samsung Browser focuses on privacy tools and Samsung-friendly browsing; Brave blocks ads and trackers by default.
This comparison weighs their Google Play ratings, install counts, pricing and features to help you choose between familiarity, Samsung-focused tools and privacy-first browsing.
How we compared them
We compared the Google Play figures for rating, installs, price, ads and in-app purchases, along with each browser's stated features and trade-offs. Store figures were read on November 7, 2026.
The comparison reflects those figures and stable product characteristics, not hands-on speed, battery or data-use tests. No data-safety declarations are assessed.
Google Chrome
Google LLC
- Google Play
- 4.1 out of 5
- Best for
- people who rely on Google services and browse across devices
Chrome is the most widely installed option here, with 10 billion-plus installs, and it pairs fast browsing with cross-platform syncing and regular security updates. Its familiar interface and broad compatibility make it an easy default for people already using Google services.
The trade-off is that Chrome can use substantial RAM and battery, while its privacy approach may concern users who want stronger tracking protection by default. It also offers less customization than some alternatives, and its Google Play rating is lower than Brave's.
What we like
- Largest reach: 10 billion-plus installs
- Cross-platform syncing
- Regular security updates
What to know
- Can use substantial RAM and battery
- Privacy concerns and limited customization
Samsung Browser
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
- Google Play
- 3.6 out of 5
- Best for
- Samsung device owners who want built-in privacy tools
Samsung Browser combines a smooth, user-friendly interface with privacy and security features, an ad blocker and a data-saving mode. It is a practical choice for Samsung users who want a browser tailored to that ecosystem without paying or facing in-app purchases.
Its reach and Play rating are lower than Chrome's and Brave's, and syncing across platforms is limited. Its add-on selection is also narrower than Chrome's, while occasional compatibility issues can disrupt some sites.
What we like
- Ad blocker and privacy features
- Data-saving mode
- Free with no in-app purchases
What to know
- Limited cross-platform syncing
- Fewer add-ons than Chrome
Brave Private Web Browser, VPN
Brave Software
- Google Play
- 4.7 out of 5
- Best for
- privacy-focused browsing with ads and trackers blocked by default
Brave has the highest Google Play rating of these three and blocks ads and trackers by default, which can also help pages load with less advertising clutter. It includes Tor support for privacy-conscious browsing and offers a built-in VPN as a paid feature.
Brave has fewer installs than Chrome or Samsung Browser, and some websites may not work as expected with its blocking enabled. VPN availability is limited by region, and syncing can be buggy; its Play page also indicates ads and in-app purchases.
What we like
- Highest Google Play rating: 4.7
- Blocks ads and trackers by default
- Tor support and a built-in VPN option
What to know
- VPN availability is limited by region
- Website compatibility and syncing can be inconsistent
Which one should you pick?
Best for Google syncing
Google Chrome
Best for Samsung-focused privacy tools
Samsung Browser
Best for default ad and tracker blocking
Brave Private Web Browser, VPN
FAQ's for Communication
Which browser has the highest Google Play rating?
Brave has the highest rating of the three at 4.7, compared with Chrome at 4.1 and Samsung Browser at 3.6.
Which browser blocks ads by default?
Brave blocks ads and trackers by default. Samsung Browser also offers an ad blocker, while Chrome is noted for syncing and security updates rather than built-in ad blocking.
Which browser is best for syncing across devices?
Chrome is the strongest fit for cross-platform syncing. Samsung Browser has limited cross-platform syncing, and Brave syncing can be buggy.
Do any of these browsers cost money?
Chrome and Samsung Browser are free with no in-app purchases. Brave is free to download but offers in-app purchases; its VPN is a paid feature.
About this comparison
FileLocations compares apps independently. We don't make, own or distribute any of these apps and have no affiliation with their developers, Google or Apple. Names, icons and trademarks belong to their owners; store details are shown for reference and can change.