# SnowHaze vs Onion Browser

The clearest difference is monetization model: Onion Browser at free with in-app purchases against SnowHaze's subscription. Onion Browser also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 months). SnowHaze's advantage is iOS requirement (12.4 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SnowHaze sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Onion Browser sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for SnowHaze against 4.6 for Onion Browser. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 503 and 206 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of SnowHaze's written reviews are positive against 85% of Onion Browser's.

SnowHaze ships an update every 3 months, Onion Browser every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SnowHaze | Onion Browser |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (503 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snowhaze/id1121026941/reviews) | [4.6 (206 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onion-browser-deep-web-proxy/id6478085370/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **503** | 206 |
| Positive reviews | 77.1% of reviews | **84.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 229 MB | 89 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.4** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Illotros GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1121026940) | [Secure cypher Solutions](https://appshunter.io/developer/1731713292) |

## What reviewers say

### SnowHaze

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snowhaze/id1121026941)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SnowHaze Premium | $6.99 | per month |
| SnowHaze Premium | $47.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


### 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 |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast browsing speed
- 🔒 Good for privacy
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 💡 Detailed analytics provided
- ✨ Convenience makes a difference

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐌 Slow loading times
- 🐛 Does not load pages
- 🐛 Repeatedly fails human verification
- 💰 Subscription required
- 🐌 Browser is laggy

**Reported bugs**

- Does not load any pages
- Human verification fails repeatedly
- Unable to connect after payment
- Cannot access onion/deep web

**Requested features**

- Improve loading speed
- Fix human verification issues
- Clarify free vs. paid model
- Enable access to onion/deep web


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SnowHaze free?

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

### Is Onion Browser free?

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

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

SnowHaze and Onion Browser are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 503 and 206 ratings respectively.

### Do SnowHaze or Onion Browser have ads?

Neither SnowHaze nor Onion Browser shows ads.

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

SnowHaze ships an update every 3 months, and Onion Browser every 10 days. Most recently, SnowHaze was updated on October 14, 2026 and Onion Browser on October 15, 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.*