Comparison

TOR Browser vs Dark Web Browser

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

Head to head
About

TOR Browser

Browse the internet securely and anonymously, accessing the deep and dark web without leaving a trace. Enjoy unlimited session time and high bandwidth tunneling, protecting your online activity from unsafe networks and ISPs. The app offers regular updates and new features for a safe browsing experience.

Highlights
  • Secure internet browsing
  • Online activity protection
  • Unlimited session time
  • High bandwidth tunneling
  • Traffic security
  • Ads-Free experience
  • Regular updates
Features
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OrNET Browser is the best app featuring a high performance Deep Web browser. It is a secure web browsing app that allows users to access the deep and dark web without leaving any fingerprints. Features you get in the app - Securely Browsing the Internet. -Protection of your online activity. -Unlimited session time and high bandwidth tunneling. -Secure your traffic from unsafe wireless networks and ISPs. -Ads-Free experience.. -Regular updates of the app and new exciting features. How to Use? 1-Download and launch the application. 2-Sit back, relax and enjoy a safe internet browsing section. Note: This product is produced independently from the Tor® anonymity software and carries no guarantee from The Tor Project about quality, suitability or anything else. ====================================================== Subscription Details: Price can vary from region to region. Payment will be charged to the iTunes account within 24-hours earlier to the end of the free trial period. Note: You can cancel your subscription at any time during the trial period without any charges. Renewal Renewal: subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Payment will be charged to iTunes account within 24-hours prior to the end of the free trial period. The account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. To manage your subscriptions or turn off auto-renewal: Go to settings > iTunes & App Store; Tap your Apple ID at the top of the screen; Tap View Apple ID. You might need to sign in or use Touch ID; Tap Subscriptions; Tap the subscription you want to manage; Use the options to manage your subscription. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period. Any unused portion of a free trial period, will be forfeited if you purchase a subscription to that publication. Subscription Policy : https://strongerapps.com/app/privatebrowser/subscription.html Privacy Policy : https://strongerapps.com/app/privatebrowser/privacy.html Terms of Use : https://strongerapps.com/app/privatebrowser/terms.html

About

Dark Web Browser

Access the dark web privately and anonymously through the Tor network. This app provides secure browsing of .onion sites, protecting your IP, location, and history from tracking and surveillance.

Highlights
  • Private and anonymous dark web access
  • Connects to the Tor network
  • Browse .onion websites safely
  • IP, location, and history privacy
  • No tracking, ads, or surveillance
  • Optimized for iOS
Features
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Explore the Dark Web Safely with Our Dark Web Browser Dark Web Browser gives you private and anonymous access to the dark web via the Tor network — now redesigned and fully optimized for iOS. Whether browsing .onion sites or avoiding online tracking, this app offers secure and discreet internet use tools. Why Choose the Dark Web Browser? Full connection to the Tor network Browse .onion websites safely and anonymously Your IP, location, and history remain private No tracking, ads, or surveillance Works like the official Tor Browser on iOS About the Dark Web The internet is more than meets the eye. Most people only access the surface web—the part indexed by standard search engines. The dark web goes deeper, requiring special browsers and configurations to access hidden sites and services. Our app connects you directly to this space, empowering private communication and exploration without third-party interference.

Screenshots

TOR Browser3 screens
Dark Web Browser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: TOR Browser at 4.6 against Dark Web Browser's 2.3. TOR Browser also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 9 months). Dark Web Browser's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6). On price, monetization model, device support and iOS requirement 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. TOR Browser sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per 7 days. Dark Web Browser asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TOR Browser holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TOR Browser has 72K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of TOR Browser's written reviews are positive against 22% of Dark Web Browser's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TOR Browser ships an update every 9 days, Dark Web Browser every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
TOR Browser versus Dark Web Browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTOR BrowserDark Web Browser
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (72K ratings) — better2.3 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews43.8% of reviews — better21.7% of reviews
Number of ratings72K — better3
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 9 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#124 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size287 MB70 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperStronger AppsMasum Islam

Customer experience

TOR Browser

All ratings72,076 ratings
Positive88.3%
Neutral3.4%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews1,197 reviews
Positive43.8%
Neutral6.2%
Negative50.0%

Dark Web Browser

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive21.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative78.3%

Bugs and requests

TOR Browser

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Websites fail to load or get stuck loading
  • Captcha checks repeatedly fail to load
  • App becomes unresponsive or freezes

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to clear browsing history
  • Option to select VPN server location
  • Improved compatibility with older devices

Dark Web Browser

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

TOR Browser

Subscriptions6
  • Weekly Subscription New$2.497 Days
  • Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$7.997 Days
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  • Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription New3 Days trial$34.991 Year
  • Annual Subscriptions3 Days trial$79.991 Year
None

Dark Web Browser

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TOR Browser free?
TOR Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dark Web Browser free?
Dark Web Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TOR Browser or Dark Web Browser?
TOR Browser is rated higher. TOR Browser averages 4.6 out of 5 from 72K ratings, while Dark Web Browser averages 2.3 from 3 ratings.
Do TOR Browser or Dark Web Browser have ads?
Dark Web Browser shows ads; TOR Browser does not.
Which is updated more often, TOR Browser or Dark Web Browser?
TOR Browser ships an update every 9 days, and Dark Web Browser every 9 months. Most recently, TOR Browser was updated on November 8, 2026 and Dark Web Browser on November 3, 2026.

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