# Red Onion - Darknet Browser — user reviews > 371 indexed App Store user reviews of Red Onion by Omar Mody, rated 4.20/5 from 1,702 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/red-onion-darknet-browser/id829739720/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/red-onion-darknet-browser/id829739720.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 1,185 · 4★ 165 · 3★ 81 · 2★ 36 · 1★ 235 ## 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 ## Newest reviews (16 of 371) ### 2/5 — App was crashed *2026-06-12* App was crashed while it had been updated ### 3/5 — New Version Issues *2026-06-11, version 2.6* New version is full of problems. Sadly, it’s practically unusable. ### 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 ### 2/5 — Mr *2026-05-30, version 2.5* Updated and now I can’t close photos or save them rendoring the app pretty useless, now. ### 3/5 — Slow *2026-05-06* Very reasonably priced but very slow. I have not had much success with getting it to play video. ### 2/5 — Software Bug!! *2025-03-23, version 2.4* Ever since the update this App doesn't load with mobile network!! I only work on fix WiFi which is no use for a mobile App! Also video doesn't play like the old version! Please fix this App ### 2/5 — Java does not actually turn off *2024-12-22, version 2.4* I checked on several websites with Java testers, and Java remains ON even though I toggled the switch in the app settings. What is going on?! Please fix this ### 1/5 — Can’t visit any market place *2024-05-24, version 2.4* Non functioning app ### 1/5 — Most websites do not work anymore. *2024-03-24, version 2.4* See title. ### 3/5 — CloudFlare Blocking Many Sites *2024-02-21, version 2.4* Many sites have become inaccessible due to CloudFlare’s security check advising that “Your browser is out of date!” Can your app be updated to pass the CloudFlare security review? ### 1/5 — Don’t waste your $$ *2023-05-24, version 2.4* Useless ### 2/5 — outdated browser *2023-05-11* Some website says “outdated browser”, please solve the problem and I’ll change it to five stars ### 1/5 — Crashes on first use *2023-05-09, version 2.4* This program fails from the start, poor execution ### 3/5 — Crashes when choosing bridges *2023-04-19, version 2.4* When I try to select any bridge except for Custom (Custom has a different action), the application crashes and the setting does not stick. When I select Custom, the selection box shrinks and only shows the Cancel button. ### 3/5 — Still waiting for donation to be processed. Have not used yet pending approval. *2023-03-27, version 2.4* Review ### 1/5 — Does not Work *2023-03-02, version 2.3* Terrible…. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 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? ### 1/5 — Still Broken *2026-06-12, version 2.6* Doesn’t start. Crashes immediately. ### 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. ### 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. ### 1/5 — Smh *2025-09-19, version 2.4* It’s not working says connected but won’t load past 14% ### 1/5 — Can’t use the browser *2025-02-27, version 2.4* I can’t select anything at the top of the browser, I can’t open tabs or click the search bar….how am I supposed to use a browser if I can’t use the browsing options? It looks nice, but I can’t use it…. ### 1/5 — Doesn't work with mobile, WiFi only *2024-10-13, version 2.4* This Apps didn't work on mobile phones! It freezes and refuses to launch! It will only launch with WiFi, which is useless when you are out & about . ### 1/5 — Without any support *2024-09-19, version 2.4* Just get the money and live us alone with app problems. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Great Apps *2026-06-20, version 2.6.1* After the latest update in June 2026, it finally works :) ### 5/5 — Good *2024-09-13, version 2.4* Good ### 5/5 — If YouTube shuts a video down, you can make a copy on Red Onion *2024-07-24, version 2.4* It’s slow but it does save videos on here and accesses websites normally not found on safari ### 5/5 — Super *2024-07-15, version 2.4* Very good app. Highly recommend ### 5/5 — Thank you for finally updating *2023-01-31, version 2.3* Although I haven't been able to connect to any actual Tor pages at least it's connecting again. Please please keep the app functioning as expected as I am a paid very long time & loyal user. ### 5/5 — Frozen *2022-12-21, version 2.2* App keeps buffering can't access any website still waiting to hear back ### 5/5 — Best Browser Ever! *2022-12-21, version 2.2* Relied on the for years, Outstanding!!! ### 5/5 — Excellent *2022-11-19* Very fast, trustable and private. ### 5/5 — Nice *2022-07-22, version 2.2* Slow,but cool ### 5/5 — Commendable *2022-06-07, version 2.2* Straight forward to use and works well. --- *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 2026-08-28.*