Comparison

Private Web Browser vs Red Onion II

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

Head to head
About

Private Web Browser

This app provides a secure and anonymous browsing experience by routing your internet connection through the Tor network. It protects your identity, hides your IP address, and prevents tracking and data logging for enhanced online privacy.

Highlights
  • Anonymous browsing
  • Private internet access
  • Encrypted traffic
  • Hidden IP address
  • No data logging
  • Secure browsing
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Disclaimer: This is not the official Tor browser and is not affiliated with Tor Project Inc. Private Web Browser - ORIN: Private, Secure, and Anonymous Browsing Take control of your online privacy with Private Web Browser - ORIN, the ultimate browser for secure and anonymous browsing. Designed to protect your identity and safeguard your data, ORIN allows you to access the internet freely without tracking or surveillance. Why Choose Private Web Browser - ORIN? Complete Privacy – Browse the web without being tracked. ORIN routes your connection through the Tor network, encrypting your traffic and making it nearly impossible for anyone to monitor your online activity. True Anonymity – Protect your identity and stay anonymous while accessing websites. Your real IP address is hidden, ensuring that your online presence remains untraceable. Fast & Secure – Optimized for smooth browsing while maintaining high levels of security and encryption. No Data Logging – Unlike regular browsers, ORIN does not collect or store any browsing history, cookies, or personal data. Your privacy is our top priority. Experience the Web Without Limits Whether you're concerned about privacy or simply want to browse anonymously, Private Web Browser - ORIN is your go-to solution. Enjoy the freedom of the internet with the power of Tor technology. Download Private Web Browser - ORIN today and explore the web with confidence! Privacy Policy: https://octalapps.com/app/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://octalapps.com/app/terms.html Subscription Information: https://octalapps.com/app/subscription.html

About

Red Onion II

Browse the internet anonymously with a redesigned, Tor-powered browser. Enjoy enhanced privacy features like automatic history clearing and a user-friendly interface for secure and comfortable web access.

Highlights
  • Tor-powered anonymous browsing
  • Private Browsing mode
  • Auto-clears history and cookies
  • User-friendly interface
  • Bookmarks for frequent sites
  • iOS Network Tunneling
Features
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Red Onion II is the follow up app to the popular Red Onion Browser. With this version you have a totally redesigned app that takes advantage of all the enhancements on the iOS platform over the years. Same great anonymous browsing you are accustomed to with a better interface and even better anonymity. FAST. SMART. ANONYMOUS. We made the app with your anonymity in mind from the ground up. The app use the new iOS Network Tunneling feature to now tunnel all traffic over the Tor anonymization network, greatly improving your speed and browsing experience. COMFORT AND PRIVATE MODE New Private Browsing mode in the app will auto clear your browsing history and cookies. Switch between Private mode or comfort mode and still be anonymous. INTUITIVE DESIGN User friendly interface allows you to browse comfortably without missing the features for your main browser. All the features you are accustomed to in an anonymous browser. FREQUEST SITES Quickly access your favorites sites using bookmarks Important Notes: - Web browsing/downloading through the anonymization network will be SIGNIFICANTLY SLOWER than through a non-tunneled browser like Safari. This is necessary and a small price to pay to keep your identity protected. - This product uses the Tor distributed networks is produced independently from the Tor(r) anonymity software and carries no guarantee from The Tor Project about quality, suitability or anything else.

Screenshots

Private Web Browser3 screens
Red Onion II4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Private Web Browser at 85% against Red Onion II's 19%. Private Web Browser also leads on price (Free vs $1.99) and rating (4.5 vs 4.1). Red Onion II's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 17.0). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and device support 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

Private Web Browser is free to download; Red Onion II costs $1.99 up front. Private Web Browser sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Red Onion II asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Private Web Browser holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 351 and 852 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Private Web Browser's written reviews are positive against 19% of Red Onion II's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Private Web Browser ships an update every 3 weeks, Red Onion II every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Private Web Browser versus Red Onion II: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrivate Web BrowserRed Onion II
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.5 (351 ratings) — better4.1 (852 ratings)
Positive reviews84.6% of reviews — better19.0% of reviews
Number of ratings351852 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size139 MB185 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperOCTALCODEOmar Mody

Customer experience

Private Web Browser

All ratings348 ratings
Positive85.6%
Neutral6.6%
Negative7.8%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive84.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative15.4%

Red Onion II

All ratings850 ratings
Positive78.4%
Neutral4.0%
Negative17.6%
Written reviews174 reviews
Positive19.0%
Neutral4.6%
Negative76.4%

Bugs and requests

Private Web Browser

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Red Onion II

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes immediately on launch
  • Doesn't work on iOS 16+
  • VPN feature not functioning properly

Requested features

2 requests
  • Update app to fix crashes and compatibility
  • Provide better customer support

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Private Web Browser

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Monthly3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Yearly Promo3 Days trial$29.991 Year
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  • Yearly$39.991 Year
None

Red Onion II

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Private Web Browser free?
Private Web Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Red Onion II free?
Red Onion II costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Private Web Browser or Red Onion II?
Private Web Browser is rated higher. Private Web Browser averages 4.5 out of 5 from 351 ratings, while Red Onion II averages 4.1 from 852 ratings.
Do Private Web Browser or Red Onion II have ads?
Neither Private Web Browser nor Red Onion II shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Private Web Browser or Red Onion II?
Private Web Browser ships an update every 3 weeks, and Red Onion II every 11 days. Most recently, Private Web Browser was updated on November 11, 2026 and Red Onion II on November 6, 2026.

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