Onion Browser and VPN User Reviews

Onion Browser and VPN

Falling Rain Software, Limited

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Reviews Summary

Positive highlights

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This app hasProvides privacy and anonymity for browsing

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This app hasAllows access to the dark web and .onion sites

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This app hasEasy to use and navigate

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This app hasRelatively fast browsing speeds

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This app hasOffers password protection and fingerprint lock options

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This app hasWorks well with VPN apps for added security

Negative highlights

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This app hasExpensive subscription fee ($9.99/week or $520/year)

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This app hasDifficult to unsubscribe or cancel the service

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This app hasUnreliable connectivity to the Tor network

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This app hasIntrusive and annoying advertisements

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This app hasConcerns about privacy and tracking by the app developers

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This app hasBuggy and unstable app with frequent crashes and issues

Top reviews

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Phenomenal

Revolutionising technology one perfect app at a time, those who complain about ads, pay the $1 cheapskate. Huge thanks to the deva for making my online life safer and more private and letting me access my drugs on the go, jk.

Bangbangkilr1

7 years ago

Nice browser but...

Overall this is a nice browser. Well laid out and functionality seems good so far.

However, since downloading I’ve initially noticed it seems slower that safari. That may be due to the vpn it’s currently running through though. More time will tell.

The other issue I’m having is circles with a play symbol in moving around the screen then multiplying. I move them away and even clicked on one but nothing. Seemingly just there to irritate you?

Other than that so far so good. The full version may be better but I will persevere with this first as not buying a browser if I’m not happy with it first.

Give the free one a go and see what you think. The options are worth it alone and it also is more feature rich than a lot of inbuilt browsers.

If the above issues were fixed I think I’d be happy to rate higher.

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Eliters

7 years ago

Response from developer

Hi, we are grateful for your feedback. Our talented team of developers strives every day to create the best version of the app. We are confident that you’ll live a completely renewed experience if you try the app now, as we recently updated it and improved its performance. On top of that, did you know that you can also use the full version of the app completely for free for one week by signing up to the free trial? Once it is over, you can decide whether to keep using it by paying for a subscription. Tell us what you think by dropping an email to reviews@bendingspoons.com.

Not anonymous at all!!!

Ok first I downloaded this app specifically to submit what I mistakenly believed would be a completely anonymous crime report to a law enforcement agency.

After submitting my crime tip, I next went to a Wikipedia page and checked both "talk" and "contributions" based on my IP address. (Before I started using this Tor app, I specifically deleted my cookies and temp files.) The Wikipedia page correctly identified my IP address and all of my prior Wikipedia contributions with that specific IP address. This means that this app is a 100% complete and total fraud because it did not conceal my identity or location.

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ErikaGreene

7 years ago

Doesnt do anything for privacy

Tried this app because i wanted better privacy in this day and age of stolen info and it had good reviews, hated the ads so i paid for pro instantly(dumb of me) First off it forces you to use a handful of search engines, ones i cant stand, like bing, That aside and this is IMPORTANT, This so called Tor powered browser does nothing for privacy, checked on tor to test connection, told me I wasnt connected to tor network, tested my ip address and it showed the only one from my provider. No settings in app to change to fix it, vpn was not shown in settings on phone. The one star rating is forced, deserves less then zero

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Ilikegoodapps71

7 years ago

Fake

I haven't used this app yet and by reading particular competent sounding reviews, I probably shouldn't. What I will say is that this app isn't part of, programmed by, or even promoted by the original TOR project developers. These crooks are trying to profit off of others recognition and hard work. The real TOR browser is open source meaning it's free. Always has been, always will be. This crap app is definitely not "powered" by TOR. A side note, all these users that call any private browsing software a "TOR browser", STOP! There is only 1 TOR browser. That's the name of the particular software, not a type of software....

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Deemzter

7 years ago

Worked good on iPad, not on iPad Pro

Worked well on my iPad Air, does not work properly on new iPad Pro for some reason. Only works on some networks now when it used to work on all of them. When not working, I don't get the "Tor Panel" setting in the preferences menu any longer, and the browser no longer connects to the tor servers when spinning up.

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MikeB1971

7 years ago

No Privacy

Does anybody even use this to actually browse onions??? I am guessing not, because I doubt the ability to access that, considering when I checked my IP address via Google search in the app, it was the same as everything else on my phone whih was not in the app.

If you don't know what all that means, I'm saying this doesn't make you anonymous whatsoever! The developer is just making money off of you seeing the ads, at the least. And making money when you pay off the ads. Also, who's to say they aren't using your information too!

Nowhere in this app did I see options for connecting to a VPN, either.

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kvng.danny97

7 years ago

Response from developer

Hi, we are sorry to hear about your negative experience. Thanks to the precious feedback our users shared with us, we have released a completely new and improved version of the app. It has a significantly better performance, it works both as a TOR and VPN browser and it's completely secure as we don't track your information nor use it for any other purpose. We would be grateful if you could give it a second try! Tell us what you think writing to reviews@bendingspoons.com.

Finally privacy!

I've heard of this browser for so long, but was afraid to try it Dr to fear of spamming. However, with the event FCC changes and the increased need to protect your privacy, i purchased it. I'm still learning, but the ability to use this level of security is comforting. If you're looking for the highest level of security and you like your privacy, this is the app for you.

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BD1963

7 years ago

Works well but many ads

Eric893

7 years ago

Response from developer

Hello Eric893, Thank you for your feedback. We always work hard to improve our app to make our users happy, so we appreciate your input and the time you took to write this review. Thank you and have a nice day!

Vote for Net Neutrality

Hi all. I know Net Neutrality is not directly related to Internet privacy, but it is a very important related topic we must spread the word on to keep the Internet playing field level for all.

About this browser - I like it. Does the job. I mean, I assume it is actually connecting to the TOR network. Not as many problems as other browsers. Lots of ads though. No real reason to complain other than all the annoying red play buttons that stockpile and won't go away.

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SS Android

7 years ago

Response from developer

Hi, thanks for your message. We would like to reassure you that it is completely safe to browse the internet using the VPN and TOR in the app, as we don’t store information for any purpose. Moreover, we worked hard to improve our users’ experience while using the app, this is why you’ll no longer be interrupted by annoying ads. Feel free to try out the new version! We appreciate any comment and would love to receive yours by email to reviews@bendingspoons.com.