# Aloha Browser vs Orbot

The clearest difference is rating: Aloha Browser at 4.7 against Orbot's 3.0. Aloha Browser also leads on ratings volume (313K vs 951) and review sentiment (49% vs 26%). Orbot's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 20) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Aloha Browser sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Orbot asks for nothing beyond the download.

Aloha Browser holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Aloha Browser has 313K ratings behind it against 951, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of Aloha Browser's written reviews are positive against 26% of Orbot's.

Aloha Browser ships an update fortnightly, Orbot monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Aloha Browser | Orbot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (313K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aloha-browser-private-vpn/id1105317682/reviews)** | [3.0 (951 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orbot/id1609461599/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **313K** | 951 |
| Positive reviews | **49.2% of reviews** | 25.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#115** | — |
| Size | 387 MB | 115 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Aloha Mobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/1105317681) | [The Tor Project](https://appshunter.io/developer/1199566365) |

## What reviewers say

### Aloha Browser

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

**Currently charting:** #115 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


### Orbot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orbot/id1609461599)

This app provides a free and open-source Tor-powered VPN for enhanced internet safety and privacy. It allows users to browse the web over Tor, secure their traffic, and access .onion sites. While it offers increased privacy, users should be aware that browsing speeds may be slower than a standard VPN.

**Highlights:** Browse internet over Tor, Secure traffic from insecure networks, Access .onion sites, Free and open-source

**Features:** Safari Extension

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and reliable connection
- 🔒 Secure and private browsing
- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive
- 🌐 Bypasses censorship and internet restrictions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnections and unstable connection
- 🔋 High battery drain
- ⚠️ Incompatible with some iOS versions and devices
- 🕰️ Slow connection speeds

**Reported bugs**

- Fails to connect at 50% or gets stuck in a connection loop
- Causes Wi-Fi or mobile data connection issues
- Randomly disconnects without warning
- Onion Browser integration is unreliable

**Requested features**

- Add manual bridge configuration options
- Implement a kill switch to block internet access when VPN disconnects
- Improve compatibility with other iOS apps and services
- Provide more detailed connection logs and diagnostics


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Aloha Browser free?

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

### Is Orbot free?

Orbot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Aloha Browser is rated higher. Aloha Browser averages 4.7 out of 5 from 313K ratings, while Orbot averages 3.0 from 951 ratings.

### Do Aloha Browser or Orbot have ads?

Neither Aloha Browser nor Orbot shows ads.

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

Aloha Browser ships an update fortnightly, and Orbot monthly. Most recently, Aloha Browser was updated on September 24, 2026 and Orbot on September 23, 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.*