# Brave Browser & Search Engine vs TOR Browser Private + VPN

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Brave Browser & Search Engine at 73% against TOR Browser Private + VPN's 32%. Brave Browser & Search Engine also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.2) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Brave Browser & Search Engine sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and TOR Browser Private + VPN sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Brave Browser & Search Engine holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brave Browser & Search Engine has 674K ratings behind it against 2.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Brave Browser & Search Engine's written reviews are positive against 32% of TOR Browser Private + VPN's.

Brave Browser & Search Engine ships an update every 2 weeks, TOR Browser Private + VPN every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brave Browser & Search Engine | TOR Browser Private + VPN |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (674K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brave-browser-and-search-engine/id1052879175/reviews)** | [4.2 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tor-browser-private-plus-vpn/id1454171374/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **674K** | 2.3K |
| Positive reviews | **73.1% of reviews** | 31.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#21** | — |
| Size | 362 MB | 92 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Brave Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/1052874328) | [Asian Turbo Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1107522061) |

## What reviewers say

### Brave Browser & Search Engine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brave-browser-and-search-engine/id1052879175)

**Currently charting:** #21 Top Free · Utilities, #105 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

A fast, private web browser that automatically blocks ads and trackers on all sites. It offers built-in private search, an AI assistant for summarizing and drafting, and a customizable news feed. Enjoy a cleaner, more secure browsing experience with reduced data usage.

**Highlights:** Automatic ad and tracker blocking, Private browsing with tracker prevention, Built-in private search engine, AI assistant for summarization and drafting, Customizable news feed, Faster page loading and reduced data usage, Shred feature to delete site data selectively

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Firewall + VPN | $9.99 | per month |
| Brave Leo AI (monthly) | $14.99 | per month |
| Annual Firewall + VPN | $99.99 | per year |
| Brave Leo AI (annual) | $149.99 | per year |
| Brave Origin | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient browsing
- 🔒 Strong privacy and security features
- 👍 Customizable settings and options
- 💰 Earning potential with Brave Rewards

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔋 Battery drain issues
- 🤔 Confusing or unintuitive UI changes
- 🚫 Lack of full sync capabilities across devices

**Reported bugs**

- Disappearing tabs and lost browsing data
- Compatibility issues with certain websites
- Problems with the Brave Playlist feature

**Requested features**

- Ability to clear browsing history and data in bulk
- More customization options for the home screen and UI
- Improved integration with other apps and services
- Expanded Brave Rewards program and payouts


### TOR Browser Private + VPN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tor-browser-private-plus-vpn/id1454171374)

This app combines VPN and Tor network capabilities for enhanced online privacy and security. It allows access to .onion websites and offers advanced browser security features like ad blocking and JavaScript control. Choose between VPN speed or Tor's layered protection for anonymous browsing.

**Highlights:** VPN and Tor network integration, Access .onion and dark web sites, System-wide VPN, Block JavaScript, Ad Block, IP address masking, Encrypted connection

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VPN+TOR Weekly Subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| VPN+TOR Trial Subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| VPN+TOR Monthly Subscription | $9.49 | per month |
| VPN+TOR Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| VPN+TOR 3 Months Subscription | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| VPN+TOR Pro 3 Months | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| VPN+TOR Annual Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| VPN+TOR Pro Annual | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast connection
- 🔒 Secure browsing
- 👍 Well-built UI

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🔒 Requires subscription
- ⚠️ Unreliable performance
- 💰 Expensive subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to connect to VPN
- Subscription issues
- Compatibility problems

**Requested features**

- More server locations
- Free trial option
- Improved customer support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Brave Browser & Search Engine free?

Brave Browser & Search Engine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is TOR Browser Private + VPN free?

TOR Browser Private + VPN is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Brave Browser & Search Engine or TOR Browser Private + VPN?

Brave Browser & Search Engine is rated higher. Brave Browser & Search Engine averages 4.8 out of 5 from 674K ratings, while TOR Browser Private + VPN averages 4.2 from 2.3K ratings.

### Do Brave Browser & Search Engine or TOR Browser Private + VPN have ads?

Neither Brave Browser & Search Engine nor TOR Browser Private + VPN shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Brave Browser & Search Engine or TOR Browser Private + VPN?

Brave Browser & Search Engine ships an update every 2 weeks, and TOR Browser Private + VPN every 2 months. Most recently, Brave Browser & Search Engine was updated on November 8, 2026 and TOR Browser Private + VPN on November 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.*