Onion Browser

3.4
iOSApp Store

What it actually doesBrowser for anonymous internet access through the Tor network on iOS, but with critical stability issues — does not launch, freezes and crashes for most users.

20%Marketing ≈ reality5%Stability99%Live project

Actually does

  • VPN30% of reviews
  • Поддержка мостов Tor для обхода блокировок10% of reviews
  • Open source

Claimed, but not confirmed by reviews

  • Tracker blocker
  • Private browsing
  • End-to-end encryption
  • Ad-free

Common complaints

  • App won't launch or shows black screen35% of mentions

    «Downloaded it, but never managed to use it because it hangs on login with no menu visible, just a blank screen. Is this thing even functional or is it fake...»

  • Browser freezes, crashes when minimized or at critical moments25% of mentions

    «At the most crucial moment the browser crashes, very disruptive»

  • Complaints about data theft, account hacks, and phishing redirects20% of mentions

    «On the first login itself my account got hacked, this is garbage not Tor»

  • Very slow loading, freezing, prolonged reconnection15% of mentions

    «What's wrong with the app? It loads 10% and that's it, your VPN seems to turn on, but nothing loads…»

  • Saved tabs are lost when app is minimized8% of mentions

    «If I minimize it - the app crashes to the home screen without saving a single open tab. I have 2FA on many services and because of this killer-feature I can't log into services.»

What people praise

  • Works as a tool for accessing Tor network on iOS

    «For normal Tor operation, you must enable VPN and configure bridges»

  • Support for bridges to bypass internet blocks

    «Please decouple Tor from Orbot and allow using third-party VPN!»

  • Free and open source

Where to install