# Proxy vs Onion Browser

Proxy and Onion Browser both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 85% of Onion Browser's written reviews are positive against 28% of Proxy's. Onion Browser also leads on price (Free vs $2.99) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 months). Proxy's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On rating, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Onion Browser is free to download; Proxy costs $2.99 up front. Onion Browser sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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 4.6 for Onion Browser. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 77 and 206 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 28% of Proxy's written reviews are positive against 85% of Onion Browser's.

Proxy ships an update every 3 months, Onion Browser every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Proxy | Onion Browser |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.5 (77 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/proxy-anonymous-web-browser/id1052323344/reviews) | **[4.6 (206 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onion-browser-deep-web-proxy/id6478085370/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 77 | **206** |
| Positive reviews | 27.8% of reviews | **84.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 29 MB | 89 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) | [Secure cypher Solutions](https://appshunter.io/developer/1731713292) |

## 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


### Onion Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onion-browser-deep-web-proxy/id6478085370)

Browse the web privately and securely with advanced features like ad blocking and VPN integration. Access the Darknet and deep web with confidence, while also monitoring your phone's performance and system health.

**Highlights:** Private browsing, VPN integration, Ad and tracker blocking, Darknet and deep web access, Phone performance analytics, Encryption and security

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| weekly subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Onion Browser Weekly Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly subscription | $8.99 | per month |
| Yearly subscription | $17.99 | per year |
| Onion Browser Yearly Premium | $34.99 | per year |
| Lifetime premium subscription | $14.99 | one-time |
| Onion Browser Pro for Lifetime | $17.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Proxy free?

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

### Is Onion Browser free?

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

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

Onion Browser is rated higher. Proxy averages 4.5 out of 5 from 77 ratings, while Onion Browser averages 4.6 from 206 ratings.

### Do Proxy or Onion Browser have ads?

Neither Proxy nor Onion Browser shows ads.

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

Proxy ships an update every 3 months, and Onion Browser every 10 days. Most recently, Proxy was updated on October 4, 2026 and Onion Browser on October 6, 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.*