# Onion Browser : Private VPN — user reviews > 383 indexed App Store user reviews of Onion Browser by Falling Rain Software, Limited, rated 4.30/5 from 13,370 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onion-browser-private-vpn/id961073150/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onion-browser-private-vpn/id961073150.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 9,327 · 4★ 1,572 · 3★ 635 · 2★ 290 · 1★ 1,546 ## What do users think of Onion Browser? Overall sentiment: negative **Pros** - 🔒 Privacy and anonymity - 🚀 Fast and responsive - 👍 Easy to use interface **Cons** - 💰 Paid subscription required for full functionality - 🔍 Inability to access certain websites - 🌐 Inconsistent connection to Tor network - 📢 Intrusive ads **Commonly reported bugs** - App crashes on launch - Subscription issues and inability to cancel - Slow page loading speeds **Most requested features** - More server locations for VPN - Ability to customize search engines - Improved compatibility with older devices ## Newest reviews (10 of 383) ### 4/5 — Some bugs still *2026-07-11, version 4.040* Good variety shows, high quality videos. ### 3/5 — Bargain *2025-12-19, version 4.041* Does the job just fine ### 1/5 — Doesn’t work *2025-09-16, version 4.034* Doesn’t connect to anything ### 1/5 — I free trial *2025-08-23, version 4.034* I tried to use the free trial but unable to unless I sign up. Not going to do that without trying it first ### 2/5 — Ummmm *2025-05-21, version 4.030* So, maybe I missed something in the description, but I didn’t notice anything about a week-long free trial, and THEN needing to pay a minimum of $10.99/mo or something. I downloaded this browser, which was obviously a waste of my time, only to open it and not even be able to look at anything without first securing a "down payment" for when my free week trial ends.. lol, ok… meanwhile other apps are free and probably work better. I’ll be deleting the app now. Ugh. I just wanted something other than Safari that is not Chrome, Firefox, etc. and is compatible with an older laptop I just received. ### 1/5 — charlatans *2025-01-26, version 4.023* you people are shameless, 300 quid a year for free opensource software. Apple really is the lowest!!! ### 5/5 — Great vpn *2024-12-28, version 4.027* Love this vpn ### 5/5 — Real protection *2024-12-24, version 4.027* MN ### 5/5 — Works great *2024-12-19, version 4.027* Great safe engine ### 1/5 — Horrible invasive disruptive program *2024-12-12, version 4.023* Will not let me delete it or remove it from my computer. Keeps popping up at inopportune times. No clear way to communicate with company. This is the worst kind of marketing and way of doing business. Do not purchase! ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Not free *2026-07-28, version 4.048* You have to subscribe in order to use ### 1/5 — You want Orion browser, not this grubby thing *2026-06-27, version 4.048* Layers of deceit, tears of pain, this browser pays to squeeze itself to the top of the list when you search for Orion, then thrusts its grasping hand at you for a subscription immediately. A tawdry irritant. ### 1/5 — free trial *2026-05-11, version 4.047* for some reason the free trial does not work, I click the alide button and go to confirm it but it just gives me the option to pay, please fix this. ### 1/5 — waste of time *2026-04-19, version 4.047* It doesn't work, it asks for your money.. subscription at launch!! Deleted ! ### 1/5 — Worst vpn *2026-04-04, version 4.047* BRO ITS REALY WORST🫩✌🏻🥀 ### 1/5 — vpn is not free *2026-03-16, version 4.047* On first page in AppStore - “Free VPN”, in app they told me subscribe for 7$ a week… ### 1/5 — Doesn’t work. *2026-02-01, version 4.040* Search doesn’t bring up anything. ### 1/5 — rubbish *2026-01-29, version 4.040* It is a nightmare and highjacked my computer DO NOT USE ### 1/5 — Huge Subscription Necessary *2025-10-16, version 4.030* Should charge a fee up-front for the trial period that’s clean with no-auto renew, I could respect that and maybe pay $10 for 30 days. They can take an auto-renewing 7 day trial and $30+ per month and shove it. ### 1/5 — Can’t use without paying *2025-09-25, version 4.039* I hope you understand that if an app is free ads or micro transactions are expected, but the complete inability to use anything in it is very disappointing and worthy of this poor review. If you can’t get anything at all from the app without paying then make it a paid app. My opinion and perspective* ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Fast! *2026-08-25, version 4.048* This browser works really well with iOS and the speed is very impressive. Easy to install and configure, I would never say being completely anonymous only consisted of downloading and using this browser, but for 99% of people, this would suffice. I enabled the VPN and the browser will add settings for you, so it needs no expertise from the user. I have an ad blocker already but the option is included if you want it. Very highly recommended, I was impressed. ### 5/5 — Works a treat *2026-08-02, version 4.048* Very simple to install, works seamlessly ### 5/5 — 😍 *2026-01-24, version 4.041* 😍 ### 5/5 — Works great *2025-11-23, version 4.041* Great safe engine ### 5/5 — 5 star *2025-08-07, version 4.034* Brilliant ### 5/5 — One of the best *2025-07-15, version 4.034* Simple easy to use, definitely worth it ### 5/5 — Nandi *2025-05-20, version 4.029* It’s awesome yo ### 5/5 — fast and furious! *2025-03-13, version 4.029* Sufficient and easy ### 5/5 — crae crae *2025-03-05, version 4.029* Excellente ### 5/5 — VPN *2025-01-05, version 4.027* Great --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-10.*