Proxy vs Red Onion II
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Proxy
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.
- 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
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The best and most reliable app to stay anonymous and private on the web! Onion is a Tor-powered browser that lets you access the Internet privately, anonymously and secure from your iOS device. Using the Tor network, Onion hides your real IP address and gives you the ability to browse all sides of the Internet without revealing you identity. Features: • Internet access tunneled over the Tor network • Websites do not see your real IP address • Change IP address with a tap • User agent spoofing • Clear cookies, history and cache automatically • Block third party cookies or all cookies • Block scripts and content that can be used for tracking (DNT headers) • Tor bridges configuration Important note: • Web browsing through Tor anonymization network is significantly slower than a non-tunneled browser. This is a small price to pay to keep your identity safe & 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.
Red Onion II
Browse the internet anonymously with a redesigned, Tor-powered browser. Enjoy enhanced privacy features like automatic history clearing and a user-friendly interface for secure and comfortable web access.
- Tor-powered anonymous browsing
- Private Browsing mode
- Auto-clears history and cookies
- User-friendly interface
- Bookmarks for frequent sites
- iOS Network Tunneling
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Red Onion II at every 11 days against Proxy's every 3 months. Red Onion II also leads on ratings volume (850 vs 77) and chart position (#199 vs unranked). Proxy's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.1) and review sentiment (28% vs 19%). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Proxy costs $2.99 and Red Onion II $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Proxy holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Red Onion II has 850 ratings behind it against 77, 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 19% of Red Onion II's.
Proxy ships an update every 3 months, Red Onion II every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Proxy | Red Onion II |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | $1.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.5 (77 ratings) — better | 4.1 (850 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 27.8% of reviews — better | 19.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 77 | 850 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | — | #199 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 10.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 54 MB | 185 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Konstantinos Papadakis | Omar Mody |
Customer experience
Proxy
Red Onion II
Bugs and requests
Proxy
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Red Onion II
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes immediately on launch
- Doesn't work on iOS 16+
- VPN feature not functioning properly
Requested features
2 requests- Update app to fix crashes and compatibility
- Provide better customer support
In-app purchases
Proxy
No in-app purchases
Red Onion II
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Proxy free?
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