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Purple Onion - Anonymous VPN

Purple Onion - Anonymous VPN

Tor-powered Anonymous Browser

1.1K ratings
66 reviews
#187 in paid Utilities
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📊 Productivity
$1.99

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • January 20, 2019
  • June 16, 2026

Developer

J C L TRAVELS INC
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About

Browse the internet securely and privately with this free application. It utilizes the Tor network to encrypt and anonymize your traffic by routing it through multiple computers worldwide, offering robust identity protection and access to blocked content.

✓Tor-powered anonymous browsing
✓Encrypts and hides internet traffic
✓Bounces traffic through global computers
✓Access blocked or monitored websites
✓Private web surfing
✓Identity protection
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Purple Onion. Based on 1.1K reviews and a 4.5/5 average, it highlights the 3 positives and 4 negatives reviewers mention most about this Utilities app.

Positive things

  • 🚀Fast and efficient
  • 🔒Good security features
  • 👍Great app when it works

Negative things

  • 🐛Frequent crashes and bugs
  • ⚠️Unreliable and unstable
  • 💤No longer works with latest iOS versions
  • 🤖Poor customer support
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What's New in Purple Onion

1.7

June 16, 2026

Purple Onion is the best and most effective way to browser the internet with complete anonymity. This update include bug fixes and performance improvements.

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Top Paid

📉 187-61

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This app dropped -61 positions in Utilities chart.

Last updated on July 20, 2026.

User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

Doesn’t open

Paid for app download unfortunately doesn’t open just crashes can I have a refund please
Smigger1972Smigger1972

DONT WAST MONEY

Doesn’t work crashes soon as you click on it
Bojax227Bojax227

Attention !

pure rip-off no function !!!
HerrenkonfektHerrenkonfekt

Doesnt even startup

I bought this app and it doesnt even open on iOS 18. This is pure robbery and I demand a refund, because it says in the discription it is compattible to my iphone which is clearly not the case. Do NOT purchase this app.
mbosch25775mbosch25775

Closes Out

It may be just me but this issue is the first but after purchasing and downloading I select the app to open and it goes to a white screen with the onion logo and then app closes with multiple attempts this issue doesn’t go away and in unabkr go usd the paid app.
Tinkerbutt$Tinkerbutt$
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

App crashes on launch

Bug

VPN issues and disconnects

Bug

Download function not working

Bug

Compatibility issues with iOS 16+

Bug
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Requested Features

3 requests

Update to support latest iOS versions

Feature

Improve stability and reliability

Feature

Add new identity option like Red Browser

Feature

FAQ

What does Purple Onion do?

Purple Onion is a free browser that enhances your internet security and privacy. It uses the Tor network to encrypt your internet traffic and then hides it by routing it through a series of computers around the world. This process provides strong privacy and identity protection.

How does Purple Onion provide privacy?

It encrypts your internet traffic and bounces it through multiple computers globally, unlike direct connections offered by VPNs and proxies. This multi-hop routing process ensures your identity is protected and your online activities are anonymized.

Is Purple Onion free to use?

Yes, Purple Onion is a free application. The description explicitly states it is a free browser and does not mention any costs or subscription fees.

What are the benefits of using Purple Onion?

You can browse the web anonymously, access websites that are normally blocked or monitored, and circumvent firewalls. It offers the strongest privacy and identity protection available for web surfing.

Will browsing be slower with Purple Onion?

Yes, web browsing and downloading through the anonymization network will be significantly slower than with a non-tunneled browser. This is a necessary trade-off for the enhanced privacy and identity protection it provides.