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Orbot

Orbot

Tor VPN

951 ratings
392 reviews
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The Tor Project, Inc
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About

This app provides a free and open-source Tor-powered VPN for enhanced internet safety and privacy. It allows users to browse the web over Tor, secure their traffic, and access .onion sites. While it offers increased privacy, users should be aware that browsing speeds may be slower than a standard VPN.

✓Browse internet over Tor
✓Secure traffic from insecure networks
✓Access .onion sites
✓Free and open-source
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Orbot. Based on 951 reviews and a 3.0/5 average, it highlights the 4 positives and 4 negatives reviewers mention most about this Utilities app.

Positive things

  • 🚀Fast and reliable connection
  • 🔒Secure and private browsing
  • 👍Easy to use and intuitive
  • 🌐Bypasses censorship and internet restrictions

Negative things

  • 🐛Frequent disconnections and unstable connection
  • 🔋High battery drain
  • ⚠️Incompatible with some iOS versions and devices
  • 🕰️Slow connection speeds
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What's New in Orbot

1.12.0

July 8, 2026

- Updated Tor to 0.4.9.11. - Updated Snowflake to 2.14.1. - Improved explanation of Kindness Mode and its test implications. - Slightly improved status error display. - Added simplified Chinese translation.

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Very private

I love it, it’s the best way to remain private online. Your IP has 4 layers of protection while connected with Orbot.
KaneleonXKaneleonX

10 stars

It has not crashed yet but I’m in the USA and I can get on the hub with Out I’d so I am happy 10/10
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Too many errors

Does not connect most of the time
RayalaseematigerRayalaseematiger

Should be 18+ rather than 4+, kids shouldn’t have access to this.

Dear Orbot team, this app connects to the dark web and I don’t want my kids to have access to such things especially with all of the sensitive stuff on there. Age up the app please especially when other tor browser apps on the App Store are ages up to 16+.
Jocani CccJocani Ccc

Don't bother

Installed this app and it made all my other apps constantly crash, tried installing/reinstalling no different. Plus it made my phone very slow, deleted it now my phone is back to normal.
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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Fails to connect at 50% or gets stuck in a connection loop

Bug

Causes Wi-Fi or mobile data connection issues

Bug

Randomly disconnects without warning

Bug

Onion Browser integration is unreliable

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Requested Features

4 requests

Add manual bridge configuration options

Feature

Implement a kill switch to block internet access when VPN disconnects

Feature

Improve compatibility with other iOS apps and services

Feature

Provide more detailed connection logs and diagnostics

Feature

FAQ

What does Orbot do?

Orbot is a free and open-source Tor-powered VPN that enhances your internet safety and privacy. It allows you to browse the internet over the Tor network, securing your traffic from insecure wireless networks and ISPs, and enabling access to .onion sites.

How does Orbot improve my privacy?

By routing your internet traffic through the Tor network, Orbot anonymizes your online activity. This makes it more difficult for third parties, including your ISP or websites, to track your browsing habits and identify your location.

Is Orbot free to use?

Yes, Orbot is completely free and open-source software. There are no costs associated with downloading or using its features to enhance your online privacy and security.

What are the limitations of using Orbot?

Web browsing can be significantly slower than with a normal VPN due to the encryption and relaying of traffic through the Tor network. Additionally, Orbot may not function on networks with advanced restrictions, and users should exercise caution when handling sensitive data on mobile devices.

Can I access any website with Orbot?

Orbot allows you to browse the internet over Tor and access .onion sites, which are exclusively available on the Tor network. However, due to the nature of the Tor network, access to some standard websites might be slower or occasionally encounter issues.