Comparison

SnowHaze vs TOR Browser

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SnowHaze

This app offers a private, open-source browser with extensive tracking protection and a VPN service. It encrypts your internet traffic, hides your IP address, and allows access to geo-restricted content. Enjoy a secure and anonymous browsing experience with advanced privacy settings.

Highlights
  • Open-source private browser
  • Extensive tracking protection
  • Anonymous VPN service
  • Zero-Knowledge Auth technology
  • Access location-specific content
  • Ad blocker
  • Tor Network integration
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SnowHaze – the best privacy you can get on iOS. SnowHaze is a strong open-source browser that truly protects your data. Enjoy the internet without compromising your privacy and security. SnowHaze offers the most extensive tracking protection on iOS and many setting possibilities to adapt SnowHaze to your needs. Become anonymous and protect all your devices using SnowHaze VPN. Your entire internet traffic will be encrypted and protected from man-in-the-middle attacks. Our Zero-Knowledge Auth technology uses random tokens to provide the first fully anonymous VPN; from registration, over payment, up to usage, every step is built with privacy by design. You can protect your IP address and access location specific contents by changing your perceived location. Everything is subject to the most simple privacy policy possible: Nothing is saved, really nothing. Even we don't know who you are! ***************************** 40% off yearly subscriptions ***************************** VPN: - Zero-Knowledge Auth technology - Anonymous - Usage on all your devices - VPN service on dedicated servers in 9 countries (Switzerland, USA, Canada, Germany, France, UK, Australia, Singapore, Poland) - OpenVPN and IPsec protocols - No logs - DNS leak protection - Hide your IP address and location - Access location specific contents - Perfect forward secrecy BROWSER: - Open-source - Tor Network Integration - Ad blocker - JavaScript control - Allow scripts temporary and permanently - Per tab and per site settings - 10 search engines including StartPage, Qwant, and DuckDuckGo - Automatic and forced HTTPS connections - Popover blocker - Control cache, cookies, HSTS and web data - Randomly changing user agents - Automatically delete history of private sites - Tracking blocker - HTTP referer blocker - Protection from canvas fingerprinting, audio context fingerprinting, session replay and many more - Passcode lock - Local data encryption - Privacy level calculation - Sandboxed tabs - Text search on page - QR and barcode scanner - Fast 365 day/year support Subscription: The yearly SnowHaze Premium subscription is valid for one year; the monthly SnowHaze Premium subscription is valid for one month. During this time, you have access to the SnowHaze VPN, the SnowHaze search engine and your lists are updated regularly. The payment is charged to your iTunes Account when confirming the purchase. All subscription automatically renew unless you turn off auto-renew at least 24 hours before the end of the subscription. Your account will be charged within 24 hours prior to the end of the subscription. You can manage your subscription in your Account Settings by tapping on 'View all my Subscriptions'. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase the corresponding subscription. Terms of service https://snowhaze.com/en/terms-of-service.html Privacy policy https://snowhaze.com/en/privacy-policy.html

About

TOR Browser

Enhance your online privacy and anonymity with a secure browser that routes traffic through the TOR network. It blocks trackers, ads, and hides your IP address for a safe browsing experience, even accessing .onion sites.

Highlights
  • Anonymous web browsing via TOR
  • Access .onion websites
  • Hide IP address
  • Block trackers and ads
  • Secure public Wi-Fi
  • Auto-clear history and cookies
Features
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Now experience ultimate online privacy and anonymity. Say goodbye to online tracking and prying eyes, and enjoy a safe and secure online experience. Online Privacy. Browse Privately. Explore Freely. TOR Browser & Onion Browser: - Private TOR Browser for anonymous web browsing - Faster TOR Browser — browse at speed without compromising anonymity - Access .onion websites through the TOR network - Protect your identity and block online tracking - Route traffic through multiple TOR relays for enhanced privacy - Browse the deep web and surface web privately and securely - Auto-clear browsing history, cookies, cache, and trackers VPN Features: - Strict no-logs policy — your activity is never recorded - Hide your real IP address for completely private browsing - Secure your traffic on public Wi-Fi and unsafe networks - Shield yourself from ISPs, hackers, and unwanted monitoring - Unlimited time, data, and bandwidth — no restrictions - Auto-Connect for always-on security and protection - Connect through global servers to access content unavailable in your region Ad Blocker & Privacy Protection: - Built-in Ad Blocker with Safari support for cleaner browsing - Block intrusive ads, pop-ups, banners and annoying web elements - Stop trackers, analytics scripts, and hidden online monitoring - Defend against malicious ads and dangerous domains - Faster page loading, smoother browsing, less data usage - Save battery life and reduce mobile data consumption Download our app today and start browsing the web with confidence and peace of mind. With our privacy focused app you'll never have to compromise on privacy or security again! Please Note: - Web browsing through the TOR browser is inherently slower than through a normal browser like Safari but it's totally worth it in order to protect your privacy. - Our app uses the TOR distributed network and is produced independently from the Tor® anonymity software and implies no guarantee from The Tor Project about quality, suitability etc. ------------------- SUBSCRIPTION INFO: Subscribe to take advantage of all the features described above. • Subscription length: weekly, monthly, yearly • Your payment will be charged to your iTunes Account as soon as you confirm your purchase. • You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal from your Account Settings after the purchase. • Your subscription will renew automatically, unless you turn off auto-renew at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • The cost of renewal will be charged to your account in the 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. • When canceling a subscription, your subscription will stay active until the end of the period. Auto-renewal will be disabled, but the current subscription will not be refunded. • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when purchasing a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://brickdusttech.com/vpnprivacypolicy/ Terms of service: https://brickdusttech.com/terms_conditions/

Screenshots

SnowHaze4 screens
TOR Browser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: TOR Browser at every 3 weeks against SnowHaze's every 3 months. TOR Browser also leads on ratings volume (20K vs 531). SnowHaze's advantage is iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SnowHaze sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and TOR Browser sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for SnowHaze against 4.6 for TOR Browser. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TOR Browser has 20K ratings behind it against 531, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of SnowHaze's written reviews are positive against 74% of TOR Browser's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SnowHaze ships an update every 3 months, TOR Browser every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SnowHaze versus TOR Browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSnowHazeTOR Browser
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (531 ratings) — better4.6 (20K ratings)
Positive reviews77.1% of reviews — better74.2% of reviews
Number of ratings53120K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS12.4 — better15
Further details — not scored
Size229 MB210 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperIllotros GmbHBrick Dust Technologies LLC

Customer experience

SnowHaze

All ratings503 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral3.2%
Negative5.2%
Written reviews118 reviews
Positive77.1%
Neutral11.0%
Negative11.9%

TOR Browser

All ratings19,568 ratings
Positive89.3%
Neutral4.4%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews1,121 reviews
Positive74.2%
Neutral5.6%
Negative20.2%

User reviews

SnowHaze

From 531 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Stellar performance
  • 🔒 Highly secure and private
  • 👍 Granular privacy controls
  • 🚀 Fast and responsive
  • 🔒 Excellent privacy features

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
  • 🔋 High data usage concerns
  • 👎 Outdated or lacking updates
  • 👎 Confusing or overwhelming settings
  • 👎 Bookmarks management issues

TOR Browser

From 20K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and reliable VPN
  • 🔒 Secure and private browsing
  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 💡 Tor and VPN in one app

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and freezes
  • 🔍 Intrusive ads and upsells for premium
  • ⏱️ Slow browsing speeds at times
  • 🤔 Confusing settings and features

Bugs and requests

SnowHaze

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inability to copy URLs from address bar
  • Inconsistent tab masking behavior
  • Crashing or freezing on certain websites
  • Compatibility issues with older iOS versions

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add ability to organize bookmarks
  • Implement 'open in new tab' functionality
  • Improve UI readability and clarity
  • Provide more search engine options
  • Add WebGL fingerprint protection
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  • Implement automatic data deletion

TOR Browser

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inability to disable VPN or switch providers
  • Inconsistent behavior when connecting/disconnecting
  • Syncing issues between app and device settings

Requested features

4 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Improved server selection and stability
  • Better transparency around data collection
  • Easier access to Tor browser functionality

In-app purchases

2 purchases

SnowHaze

Subscriptions2
  • SnowHaze Premium7 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • SnowHaze Premium7 Days trial$47.991 Year
9 purchases

TOR Browser

Subscriptions9
  • Discounted Weekly$1.997 Days
  • Weekly @ 50% Less$1.997 Days
  • Weekly$3.997 Days
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  • TOR+VPN Premium @ Lowest Price$4.991 Month
  • Monthly @ 50% Less7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Monthly with free trial3 Days trial$10.991 Month
  • Discounted Yearly Subscription$29.991 Year
  • Yearly @50% Less7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Yearly3 Days trial$58.991 Year

Questions

Is SnowHaze free?
SnowHaze is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TOR Browser free?
TOR Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SnowHaze or TOR Browser?
SnowHaze is rated higher. SnowHaze averages 4.6 out of 5 from 531 ratings, while TOR Browser averages 4.6 from 20K ratings.
Do SnowHaze or TOR Browser have ads?
Neither SnowHaze nor TOR Browser shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SnowHaze or TOR Browser?
SnowHaze ships an update every 3 months, and TOR Browser every 3 weeks. Most recently, SnowHaze was updated on October 24, 2026 and TOR Browser on October 31, 2026.

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