# Red Onion - Darknet Browser — Tor-powered anonymous browser

> Tor-powered browser for private and anonymous internet access. (iPhone/iPad app by Omar Mody.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/red-onion-darknet-browser/id829739720 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Omar Mody](https://appshunter.io/developer/297279263)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 4.20/5 from 1,702 App Store ratings · 371 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 88 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), European Spanish, Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2014-03-07
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/red-onion-darknet-browser/id829739720/reviews.md

## What is Red Onion?

Red Onion is a unique browser that lets you access the Internet privately and anonymously.  

Features:
- Internet access tunneled over the Tor network
- Websites do not see your real IP address
- Auto clean up of cookies on exit
- Multiple tabs, Bookmarks & History
- Supports Do Not Track
- Start screen with the most frequent visited history entry's
- Real-time search in your browsing history, bookmarks and tabs
- Search engine integration in the Address bar
- Share URL's via Twitter, Mail, Google+

## Key features

- Tor network tunneling
- IP address masking
- Automatic cookie cleanup
- Multiple tabs and bookmarks
- Do Not Track support
- Real-time search

## What do users think of Red Onion?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🔒 Provides privacy and anonymity
- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 💡 Useful features like download manager
- 🔒 Secure browsing experience

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and connectivity issues
- 🐛 Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions
- 🐛 Inability to access certain websites
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🐢 Slow browsing speeds

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App fails to connect to Tor network
- Browser interface becomes unresponsive
- Certain download features not working
- Compatibility issues with iOS 16
- Captcha challenges get stuck indefinitely

**Most requested features**

- Add support for Tor v3 onion sites
- Improve bookmark management
- Implement reading mode like Safari
- Provide more customization options
- Add option to backup/restore browser settings

## Recent user reviews (10 of 371)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/red-onion-darknet-browser/id829739720/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Crash

*2026-07-01, version 2.6.1*

Doesn’t start, crashed on start up

### 1/5 — “Data not collected” hmmm…

*2026-06-30, version 2.6.1*

Why am I required to use a fingerprint and not a pin to use the app?

### 5/5 — Great Apps

*2026-06-20, version 2.6.1*

After the latest update in June 2026, it finally works  :)

### 2/5 — App was crashed

*2026-06-12*

App was crashed while it had been updated

### 1/5 — Still Broken

*2026-06-12, version 2.6*

Doesn’t start. Crashes immediately.

### 3/5 — New Version Issues

*2026-06-11, version 2.6*

New version is full of problems. Sadly, it’s practically unusable.

### 1/5 — Rotten Onion

*2026-06-11, version 2.6*

When I try to open the app the home screen reappears. The app does not open. Junk. Don’t bother with it.

### 1/5 — Update 6/10/2026

*2026-06-10, version 2.6*

Updated and app crashes on opening. Running iOS 26.5. Tried rebooting phone and still crashes. Please update with a fix.

### 2/5 — It won't launch!!

*2026-06-10, version 2.6*

After the latest update in June 26, this browser won't even launch on iOS 26 !!!  Make it completely useless!  Please fix the bugs

### 1/5 — After updating, app crashes

*2026-06-10, version 2.6*

After installing the update, the app will not launch. It crashes immediately. Deleted and reinstalled with same result.

## Frequently asked questions about Red Onion

### What does Red Onion do?

Red Onion is a browser that allows you to access the internet privately and anonymously. It routes your internet traffic through the Tor network, masking your real IP address from websites you visit.

### What are the key features of Red Onion?

Key features include internet access tunneled over the Tor network, IP address masking, automatic cleanup of cookies on exit, support for multiple tabs, bookmarks, and history, and Do Not Track support.

### Is Red Onion free to use?

Yes, Red Onion is a free application. The provided description does not indicate any costs, subscriptions, or in-app purchases.

### What is the primary use case for Red Onion?

The primary use case is to browse the internet with enhanced privacy and anonymity. This is useful for users who want to prevent websites from tracking their activity or accessing the deeper web.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.6.2 — 2026-07-07

Red Onion is the easiest and most effective way to be anonymous on the internet.  The updates include bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 2.6.1 — 2026-06-13

Red Onion is the easiest and most effective way to be anonymous on the internet.  The updates include bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 2.6 — 2026-06-10

Red Onion is the easiest and most effective way to be anonymous on the internet.  The updates include bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 2.5 — 2026-05-29

- Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 2.4 — 2023-03-13

- Bug fixes

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