# OnionShare — Privacy + Productivity

> Secure file sharing and website hosting via Tor Onion Services. (iPhone/iPad app by Lockdown Systems.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onionshare/id1601890129 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Lockdown Systems](https://appshunter.io/developer/1826410834)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.80/5 from 5 App Store ratings · 9 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 35 MB
- Languages: Afrikaans, Albanian, Arabic, Armenian, Belarusian, Bulgarian, Catalan, Croatian, Czech, English and 25 more
- Released: 2023-02-10
- Data updated: 2026-07-29
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onionshare/id1601890129/reviews.md

## What is OnionShare?

Ever wanted to share something without also sharing it with Google or Dropbox? Tax documents, medical information, or unpublished research? Share files directly and securely without the middlemen.

Your Private Productivity Suite.. In Your Pocket!
Share files and host websites right from your phone, all over Tor Onion Services, built by the developers who created Orbot, Briar, Onion Browser and CalyxOS!

What OnionShare protects against

Third parties don’t have access to anything that happens in OnionShare. Using OnionShare means hosting services directly on your computer. When sharing your files with OnionShare, they are not uploaded to any third-party server. This avoids the traditional model of having to trust the computers of others.

Network eavesdroppers can’t spy on anything that happens in OnionShare in transit. The connection between the Tor onion service and Tor Browser is end-to-end encrypted. This means network attackers can’t eavesdrop on anything except encrypted Tor traffic. Even if an eavesdropper is a malicious rendezvous node used to connect the Tor Browser with OnionShare’s onion service, the traffic is encrypted using the onion service’s private key.

Anonymity of OnionShare users are protected by Tor. OnionShare and Tor Browser protect the anonymity of the users. As long as the OnionShare user anonymously communicates the OnionShare address with the Tor Browser users, the Tor Browser users and eavesdroppers can’t learn the identity of the OnionShare user.

If an attacker learns about the onion service, they still can’t access anything. Prior attacks against the Tor network to enumerate onion services allowed attackers to discover private .onion addresses. To access an OnionShare service from its address, the private key used for client authentication must be guessed (unless the service is already made public by turning off the private key – see Turn Off Private Key).

## Key features

- Direct file sharing
- Host websites
- Tor Onion Services integration
- End-to-end encryption
- Anonymity protection
- No third-party servers

## Recent user reviews (9 of 9)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onionshare/id1601890129/reviews.md

### 3/5 — File sharing good but where is the chat option?

*2025-10-28, version 1.0.7*

Where is the chat option? Without that its kinds useless.

### 4/5 — Вылетает

*2025-09-23, version 1.0.7*

Программа не даёт начать делиться файлами, вылетает, хотя раньше всё работало нормально.

### 1/5 — Вылетает

*2025-09-19, version 1.0.7*

После обновления вылетает на iPhone 13. Вообще никак файлы не скинуть

### 5/5 — Share & Receive

*2025-02-11, version 1.0.6*

Please make it able to share and also receive files. Adding Chat would be awesome too! Thank you Tor Project Team💜.

### 5/5 — Good app, but...

*2024-10-20, version 1.0.6*

Anonymous chat is very necessary, and that's why most people are looking for it :-). Waiting for the update

### 5/5 — Amazing app 🙏

*2024-03-11, version 1.0.5*

Really like how you can share on the go only thing this is missing imho is the ability to chat. Keep up the good work!

### 5/5 — 👍 Great Way to Securely Share Files

*2024-02-03*

This program is awesome and does what it says. Remarkably powerful! 

 I’ve not used it extensively but here are my nits:

 * Should have an option to prevent sleeping the device. (Since it says it must be in the foreground, I’m guessing it won’t work when the screen locks/goes to sleep.)

 * When the lower part of the window is hidden, and you open the app weeks later, it’s confusing where the controls went to. 

 * An address will not persist if you share something once and then decide you want to share it again a few moments later.

### 3/5 — Anonymus Chat ?

*2024-01-03, version 1.0.4*

Hello can you add an Anonymus Chat to the iOS App

### 1/5 — Do not use this app

*2023-08-21, version 1.0.2*

Do not use this app it will randomly disconnect before you download your file. Tested and didn’t work

## Frequently asked questions about OnionShare

### What is OnionShare used for?

OnionShare allows you to securely share files and host websites directly from your device without using third-party servers. It leverages Tor Onion Services for enhanced privacy and anonymity.

### How does OnionShare protect my privacy?

OnionShare protects against third-party access and network eavesdropping through end-to-end encryption. Your anonymity is further protected by the Tor network.

### Is OnionShare free to use?

Yes, OnionShare is completely free to use. It does not have any in-app purchases or advertisements.

### What devices support OnionShare?

OnionShare is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed for iOS devices.

### How often is OnionShare updated?

The latest version, 1.0.7, was released on September 16, 2025. Updates ensure the app remains secure and functional.

### Does OnionShare have ads?

No, OnionShare is ad-free. The app is designed to provide a private and uninterrupted user experience.

### What is the age rating for OnionShare?

OnionShare has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### Can I host a website with OnionShare?

Yes, OnionShare enables you to host websites directly from your phone, all over Tor Onion Services.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.7 — 2025-09-16

- Updated Tor to 0.4.8.17.
- Updated Lyrebird to 0.6.1.
- Updated Snowflake to 2.11.0.
- Updated translations.
- Added translations: Added Irish, Armenian, Kabyle, Korean, Russian, Sardinian, Slovakian and Tamil.

### 1.0.6 — 2024-04-02

- Updated Snowflake to 2.9.2.
- Updated translations.

### 1.0.5 — 2024-01-31

- Updated Tor to 0.4.8.10.
- Updated Snowflake to 2.8.1.
- Updated translations.

### 1.0.4 — 2023-10-31

- Updated Tor to 0.4.8.7.
- Updated Snowflake to 2.7.0.
- Fixed Snowflake AMP support.
- Updated translations.

### 1.0.3 — 2023-10-04

- Updated Tor to 0.4.8.4.
- Updated bridge support:
  - Removed manual configuration which is now deprecated.
  - Added updating of built-in bridges.
  - Added back Meek Azure support, as that is still not going away and other bridges are sometimes difficult in other regions.
- Updated translations. Added Swhaili and Bulgarian.

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All apps by Lockdown Systems: https://appshunter.io/developer/1826410834

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