# Proxy vs Aloha Browser

The clearest difference is price: Aloha Browser at Free against Proxy's $2.99. Aloha Browser also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (313K vs 75). Proxy's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 20). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Aloha Browser is free to download; Proxy costs $2.99 up front. Aloha Browser sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Proxy asks for nothing beyond the download.

Aloha Browser holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Aloha Browser has 313K ratings behind it against 75, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of Proxy's written reviews are positive against 49% of Aloha Browser's.

Proxy ships an update every 3 months, Aloha Browser fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Proxy | Aloha Browser |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.5 (75 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/proxy-anonymous-web-browser/id1052323344/reviews) | **[4.7 (313K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aloha-browser-private-vpn/id1105317682/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 75 | **313K** |
| Positive reviews | 27.8% of reviews | **49.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Freemium** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#116** |
| Size | 52 MB | 387 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Konstantinos Papadakis](https://appshunter.io/developer/506133922) | [Aloha Mobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/1105317681) |

## What reviewers say

### Proxy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/proxy-anonymous-web-browser/id1052323344)

Access the internet privately and anonymously using a Tor-powered browser. It masks your IP address, clears cookies automatically, and blocks tracking scripts. Browse securely without revealing your identity.

**Highlights:** Tor-powered internet access, Masks real IP address, Automatic cookie and history clearing, Blocks third-party cookies and tracking scripts, User agent spoofing, Tor bridges configuration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Aloha Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aloha-browser-private-vpn/id1105317682)

**Currently charting:** #116 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

This app offers a secure and private browsing experience with a built-in VPN and ad blocker. Enjoy media playback, background audio, and data saving features. Premium options unlock enhanced VPN capabilities and file sharing.

**Highlights:** Private browsing, Unlimited VPN, Ad blocker, Media player with background playback, Data saver, Private tabs with TouchID/Passcode lock, QR code reader

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aloha Premium & VPN (Monthly) | $1.99 | per month |
| Aloha Premium & VPN (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Aloha Premium & VPN (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| Aloha Premium & VPN (Monthly) | $5.49 | per month |
| Aloha Premium & VPN (Monthly) | $5.99 | per month |
| Aloha Premium & VPN (Monthly) | $6.99 | per month |
| Aloha Premium & VPN (Monthly) | $7.99 | per month |
| Aloha Premium & VPN (Monthly) | $7.99 | per month |
| Aloha Premium & VPN (Monthly) | $8.99 | per month |
| Aloha Premium & VPN (Monthly) | $10.49 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient browser
- 🔒 Secure and private browsing
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 🎥 Excellent video player with advanced controls
- 💾 Reliable file downloading and management

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and stability issues
- 🔋 Concerns about high battery consumption
- 📢 Intrusive ads and notifications
- 🔍 Lack of search functionality within the app

**Reported bugs**

- Video playback issues when switching between apps or locking the device
- Inconsistent behavior when downloading files from different websites
- VPN connection problems and disconnections

**Requested features**

- Add dark mode option
- Improve tab management and organization
- Implement background audio playback
- Introduce password protection for sensitive folders


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Proxy free?

Proxy costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Aloha Browser free?

Aloha Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Proxy or Aloha Browser?

Aloha Browser is rated higher. Proxy averages 4.5 out of 5 from 75 ratings, while Aloha Browser averages 4.7 from 313K ratings.

### Do Proxy or Aloha Browser have ads?

Neither Proxy nor Aloha Browser shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Proxy or Aloha Browser?

Proxy ships an update every 3 months, and Aloha Browser fortnightly. Most recently, Proxy was updated on September 21, 2026 and Aloha Browser on September 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*