# Proxy vs Private Web Browser

Proxy and Private Web Browser both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 85% of Private Web Browser's written reviews are positive against 28% of Proxy's. Private Web Browser also leads on price (Free vs $2.99) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). Proxy's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Private Web Browser is free to download; Proxy costs $2.99 up front. Private Web Browser sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Proxy asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Proxy against 4.5 for Private Web Browser. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 77 and 332 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 28% of Proxy's written reviews are positive against 85% of Private Web Browser's.

Proxy ships an update every 3 months, Private Web Browser every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Proxy | Private Web Browser |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.5 (77 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/proxy-anonymous-web-browser/id1052323344/reviews) | [4.5 (332 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-web-browser-orin/id1237872910/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 77 | **332** |
| Positive reviews | 27.8% of reviews | **84.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 29 MB | 143 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Konstantinos Papadakis](https://appshunter.io/developer/506133922) | [OCTALCODE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1599675065) |

## 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


### Private Web Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-web-browser-orin/id1237872910)

This app provides a secure and anonymous browsing experience by routing your internet connection through the Tor network. It protects your identity, hides your IP address, and prevents tracking and data logging for enhanced online privacy.

**Highlights:** Anonymous browsing, Private internet access, Encrypted traffic, Hidden IP address, No data logging, Secure browsing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Promo | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Proxy free?

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

### Is Private Web Browser free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Proxy or Private Web Browser?

Proxy and Private Web Browser are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 77 and 332 ratings respectively.

### Do Proxy or Private Web Browser have ads?

Neither Proxy nor Private Web Browser shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Proxy or Private Web Browser?

Proxy ships an update every 3 months, and Private Web Browser every 3 weeks. Most recently, Proxy was updated on October 12, 2026 and Private Web Browser on October 13, 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.*