# Red Onion II: Tor-powered Web — Best Darknet Anonymous Browser

> Tor-powered anonymous web browser with private browsing mode. (iPhone/iPad app by Omar Mody.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/red-onion-ii-tor-powered-web/id1254661216 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Omar Mody](https://appshunter.io/developer/297279263)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 4.10/5 from 850 App Store ratings · 174 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 185 MB
- Languages: Korean, German (Germany), Russian, Malay, Norwegian Bokmål, Swedish, European Spanish, American English, Ukrainian, Italian and 7 more
- Released: 2018-01-05
- Data updated: 2026-09-04
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/red-onion-ii-tor-powered-web/id1254661216/reviews.md

## What is Red Onion II?

Red Onion II is the follow up app to the popular Red Onion Browser.  With this version you have a totally redesigned app that takes advantage of all the enhancements on the iOS platform over the years.  Same great anonymous browsing you are accustomed to with a better interface and even better anonymity.  

FAST. SMART. ANONYMOUS.
We made the app with your anonymity in mind from the ground up.  The app use the new iOS Network Tunneling feature to now tunnel all traffic over the Tor anonymization network, greatly improving your speed and browsing experience.

COMFORT AND PRIVATE MODE
New Private Browsing mode in the app will auto clear your browsing history and cookies.   Switch between Private mode or comfort mode and still be anonymous.

INTUITIVE DESIGN
User friendly interface allows you to browse comfortably without missing the features for your main browser.  All the features you are accustomed to in an anonymous browser. 

FREQUEST SITES
Quickly access your favorites sites using bookmarks

Important Notes:
- Web browsing/downloading through the anonymization network will be SIGNIFICANTLY SLOWER than through a non-tunneled browser like Safari. This is necessary and a small price to pay to keep your identity protected.
- This product uses the Tor distributed networks is produced independently from the Tor(r) anonymity software and carries no guarantee from The Tor Project about quality, suitability or anything else.

## Key features

- Tor-powered anonymous browsing
- Private Browsing mode
- Auto-clears history and cookies
- User-friendly interface
- Bookmarks for frequent sites
- iOS Network Tunneling

## What do users think of Red Onion II?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 💡 Innovative concept
- 🔒 Secure browsing
- 👍 Easy to use interface

**Cons**

- 🐛 Crashes on startup
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- 🐛 Unreliable performance
- 💰 Paid app that doesn't work

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes immediately on launch
- Doesn't work on iOS 16+
- VPN feature not functioning properly

**Most requested features**

- Update app to fix crashes and compatibility
- Provide better customer support

## Recent user reviews (10 of 174)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/red-onion-ii-tor-powered-web/id1254661216/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Unbrauchbar

*2026-08-04*

Hat nicht einmal funktioniert - stürzt ständig ab

### 1/5 — Not update

*2026-04-18, version 1.8*

Not update

### 1/5 — Не работает !!!!!!

*2026-03-30, version 1.8*

Заплатил, скачал, а оно не открывается даже.

### 1/5 — Как вернуть деньги ?

*2026-03-27, version 1.8*

Не работает совсем. Как вернуть деньги ?

### 1/5 — App crashes instantly

*2026-03-01, version 1.8*

Keep your money

### 1/5 — Не работает

*2026-02-21, version 1.8*

Купил сегодня этот браузер он не открывается, верните мои деньги

### 1/5 — Garbage

*2026-01-07, version 1.8*

Wtf happened to my old favorite tor browser for iPhone? I just bought this one and it will not even start it just crashed over and over again. Sucks too because I am having trouble with my older version too now it's getting in the way. Come on and refund my money this is rediculous.

### 1/5 — Не работает

*2025-11-19, version 1.8*

Приложение не запускается

### 4/5 — Не открывается

*2025-10-26, version 1.8*

К сожалению не открывается приложение. Деньги сняли .

### 1/5 — Не работает

*2025-10-01, version 1.8*

Не открыть приложение , в чём проблема ?

## Frequently asked questions about Red Onion II

### What does Red Onion II do?

Red Onion II is an anonymous web browser for iOS that utilizes the Tor network to protect your identity online. It offers a redesigned interface and enhanced privacy features for a secure browsing experience.

### How does the Private Browsing mode work?

The Private Browsing mode in Red Onion II automatically clears your browsing history and cookies upon exiting the mode. This ensures that your online activity is not saved on your device, providing an extra layer of privacy.

### Is this app free to use?

Yes, Red Onion II is a free application. There are no costs associated with downloading or using its core anonymous browsing features.

### Will browsing be as fast as Safari?

Web browsing and downloading through the Tor anonymization network will be significantly slower than through a non-tunneled browser like Safari. This is a necessary trade-off for maintaining your identity and online protection.

### What are the main benefits of using this app?

The main benefits include enhanced anonymity through the Tor network, a user-friendly interface, and a Private Browsing mode that automatically clears your history and cookies. It also allows quick access to frequent sites via bookmarks.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.8 — 2022-01-27

- Added support for BRIDGES

### 1.7 — 2022-01-20

- Bug fixes

### 1.6 — 2021-12-30

- Bug fixes

### 1.5 — 2021-12-29

- Bug fixes

### 1.4 — 2021-12-19

- Bug fixes

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All apps by Omar Mody: https://appshunter.io/developer/297279263

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