# TOR Browser vs Secret Private Browser

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Secret Private Browser at 74% against TOR Browser's 31%. Secret Private Browser also leads on monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and iOS requirement (12.1 vs 17.0). TOR Browser's advantage is ratings volume (13K vs 20) and rating (4.5 vs 4.3). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TOR Browser sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per 7 days and Secret Private Browser sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TOR Browser holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TOR Browser has 13K ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 31% of TOR Browser's written reviews are positive against 74% of Secret Private Browser's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

TOR Browser ships an update every 3 weeks, Secret Private Browser every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TOR Browser | Secret Private Browser |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tor-browser-phantom/id1263248141/reviews)** | [4.3 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secret-private-browser/id1459961398/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 20 |
| Positive reviews | 31.1% of reviews | **73.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 144 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **12.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Versatile Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1571922899) | [App Lab Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1536397615) |

## What reviewers say

### TOR Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tor-browser-phantom/id1263248141)

This app provides a secure and private browsing experience, allowing access to the deep and dark web. It encrypts your communications and protects your traffic from tracking, ensuring anonymity with a strict no-logs policy. Enjoy internet freedom and security on your mobile device.

**Highlights:** Secure and private browsing, Access deep and dark web, Encrypts communications, Strict no-logs policy, Blocks scripts, Clears cookies and tabs

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Discount | $2.49 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $11.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 🔒 Excellent privacy and security
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Quick page loads
- 🚀 Surprisingly fast for a Tor browser

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find desired content
- ⏱️ Painfully slow performance
- 🔌 High battery consumption
- 💰 Paid subscription required for full functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to load any websites or pages
- Spontaneous reversion to previous page views
- Incompatibility with certain websites (e.g., Cloudflare)
- Subscription issues and lack of access to premium features

**Requested features**

- Landscape mode support for tablets
- Better integration with email and other apps
- Ability to customize download locations
- More user-friendly search and browsing experience


### Secret Private Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secret-private-browser/id1459961398)

Browse the web privately and securely with a full-featured browser that includes a VPN. Protect your favorite media content with password protection and enjoy a clean, ad-free browsing experience without history tracking.

**Highlights:** Integrated VPN with 65+ servers, Password-protected media storage, No browsing history, Downloadable files, Multi-tab browsing, Bookmarks and speed dial

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Secret Browser Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Secret Browser Premium Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Upgrade to Pro | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TOR Browser free?

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

### Is Secret Private Browser free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TOR Browser or Secret Private Browser?

TOR Browser is rated higher. TOR Browser averages 4.5 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Secret Private Browser averages 4.3 from 20 ratings.

### Do TOR Browser or Secret Private Browser have ads?

Neither TOR Browser nor Secret Private Browser shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TOR Browser or Secret Private Browser?

TOR Browser ships an update every 3 weeks, and Secret Private Browser every 6 weeks. Most recently, TOR Browser was updated on September 24, 2026 and Secret Private Browser on September 25, 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.*