Comparison

Private Web Browser vs OnionShare

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

OnionShare

Securely share files and host websites directly from your device without relying on cloud services. Protects against third-party access, network eavesdropping, and user identity exposure through end-to-end encryption and Tor network integration.

Highlights
  • Direct file sharing
  • Host websites
  • Tor Onion Services integration
  • End-to-end encryption
  • Anonymity protection
  • No third-party servers
Features
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Ever wanted to share something without also sharing it with Google or Dropbox? Tax documents, medical information, or unpublished research? Share files directly and securely without the middlemen. Your Private Productivity Suite.. In Your Pocket! Share files and host websites right from your phone, all over Tor Onion Services, built by the developers who created Orbot, Briar, Onion Browser and CalyxOS! What OnionShare protects against Third parties don’t have access to anything that happens in OnionShare. Using OnionShare means hosting services directly on your computer. When sharing your files with OnionShare, they are not uploaded to any third-party server. This avoids the traditional model of having to trust the computers of others. Network eavesdroppers can’t spy on anything that happens in OnionShare in transit. The connection between the Tor onion service and Tor Browser is end-to-end encrypted. This means network attackers can’t eavesdrop on anything except encrypted Tor traffic. Even if an eavesdropper is a malicious rendezvous node used to connect the Tor Browser with OnionShare’s onion service, the traffic is encrypted using the onion service’s private key. Anonymity of OnionShare users are protected by Tor. OnionShare and Tor Browser protect the anonymity of the users. As long as the OnionShare user anonymously communicates the OnionShare address with the Tor Browser users, the Tor Browser users and eavesdroppers can’t learn the identity of the OnionShare user. If an attacker learns about the onion service, they still can’t access anything. Prior attacks against the Tor network to enumerate onion services allowed attackers to discover private .onion addresses. To access an OnionShare service from its address, the private key used for client authentication must be guessed (unless the service is already made public by turning off the private key – see Turn Off Private Key).

Screenshots

Private Web Browser3 screens
OnionShare4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Private Web Browser at 4.5 against OnionShare's 3.8. Private Web Browser also leads on review sentiment (85% vs 56%) and ratings volume (332 vs 5). OnionShare's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Private Web Browser sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. OnionShare asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Private Web Browser holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Private Web Browser has 332 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Private Web Browser's written reviews are positive against 56% of OnionShare's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Private Web Browser ships an update every 3 weeks, OnionShare every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Private Web Browser versus OnionShare: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrivate Web BrowserOnionShare
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (332 ratings) — better3.8 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews84.6% of reviews — better55.6% of reviews
Number of ratings332 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size143 MB35 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperOCTALCODELockdown Systems

Customer experience

Private Web Browser

All ratings332 ratings
Positive85.2%
Neutral6.9%
Negative7.8%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive84.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative15.4%

OnionShare

All ratings5 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive55.6%
Neutral22.2%
Negative22.2%

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

OnionShare

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Private Web Browser free?
Private Web Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OnionShare free?
OnionShare is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Private Web Browser or OnionShare?
Private Web Browser is rated higher. Private Web Browser averages 4.5 out of 5 from 332 ratings, while OnionShare averages 3.8 from 5 ratings.
Do Private Web Browser or OnionShare have ads?
Neither Private Web Browser nor OnionShare shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Private Web Browser or OnionShare?
Private Web Browser ships an update every 3 weeks, and OnionShare every 3 months. Most recently, Private Web Browser was updated on October 13, 2026 and OnionShare on September 30, 2026.

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