Safari review

Safari is the default browser for anyone in the Apple world, and it ships with tracking protection already switched on. Intelligent Tracking Prevention uses on-device intelligence to help prevent cross-site tracking and stops known trackers from using your IP address. The Privacy Report shows which trackers were prevented on the page you are viewing and summarizes the past week, and Private Browsing locks windows when you are not using them. For IP protection, iCloud+ adds iCloud Private Relay, which Apple says prevents websites and network providers from building a profile from your IP address, location and browsing history. iCloud+ starts at $0.99 a month for 50GB and can be shared with up to five family members at no extra cost, though Private Relay is not available in all countries or regions. The limits: Safari only runs on Apple devices, and Apple notes some websites may require extra steps when your IP is hidden.

Who it is for

iPhone and Mac owners who want built-in protection

Price

Included with Apple devices; iCloud+ with Private Relay from $0.99 a month.

iCloud+ 50GB $0.99/month More storage for keeping your data backed up and synced
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 14, 2026.

Key features

• Intelligent Tracking Prevention uses on-device intelligence to limit cross-site tracking
• Stops known trackers from using your IP address
• Privacy Report shows trackers prevented on each site and weekly
• Private Browsing locks windows when not in use
• iCloud Private Relay with iCloud+ hides IP address and location from sites and network providers

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Already installed on Apple devices, nothing to download
• Strength: iCloud+ starts at $0.99 a month and can be shared with up to five family members
• Strength: Tight sync of tabs and passwords across Apple devices
• Weakness: Apple devices only
• Weakness: Private Relay needs iCloud+ and is not available in all countries or regions
• Weakness: Apple notes some websites may need extra sign-in steps when your IP is hidden

Key facts

• Price: Included with Apple devices
• Platforms: iPhone, iPad, Mac
• IP protection: iCloud Private Relay, iCloud+ from $0.99 a month
• Privacy Report: Per site and weekly

Where it ranks

Safari is No. 7 in our Best Privacy Browsers verdict.