# TOR Browser vs Purity

TOR Browser and Purity both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 74% of Purity's written reviews are positive against 31% of TOR Browser's. Purity also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). TOR Browser's advantage is ratings volume (13K vs 895). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 Purity sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for TOR Browser against 4.6 for Purity. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TOR Browser has 13K ratings behind it against 895, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 31% of TOR Browser's written reviews are positive against 74% of Purity's.

TOR Browser ships an update every 3 weeks, Purity every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | TOR Browser | Purity |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tor-browser-phantom/id1263248141/reviews) | **[4.6 (895 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/purity-safe-browser/id1506160130/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 895 |
| Positive reviews | 31.1% of reviews | **74.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 144 MB | 207 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Versatile Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1571922899) | [FamilyFirstTechnology](https://appshunter.io/developer/1506157297) |

## 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


### Purity

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/purity-safe-browser/id1506160130)

This browser is designed to block adult content and protect users online. It offers features like custom domain blocking, accountability alerts, and enforced safe search to support users in their journey to live porn-free. A free trial is available.

**Highlights:** Blocks over 2 million adult websites, Custom domain and keyword blocking, Optional image/video blocking, Pin protection for settings, Accountability alerts for suspicious sites, Enforced Safe Search, Tracker-free browsing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Effective at blocking content
- 🔒 Robust blocking features
- 💰 Affordable price
- 👍 Helpful for fighting addiction
- 🙏 Appreciated by users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Blocks too many non-inappropriate sites
- 🔍 Overly sensitive keyword blocking
- 🔌 Can impact device performance
- 🔒 Difficult to unblock whitelisted sites
- 🔑 Password recovery issues

**Reported bugs**

- Whitelisting not always effective
- Crashes and performance issues
- Difficulty managing account and subscriptions

**Requested features**

- Lower age rating for app
- Password protection for settings
- Ability to delete account
- Family plan option
- Customizable home page


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TOR Browser free?

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

### Is Purity free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TOR Browser or Purity?

Purity is rated higher. TOR Browser averages 4.5 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Purity averages 4.6 from 895 ratings.

### Do TOR Browser or Purity have ads?

Neither TOR Browser nor Purity shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TOR Browser or Purity?

TOR Browser ships an update every 3 weeks, and Purity every 5 weeks. Most recently, TOR Browser was updated on September 24, 2026 and Purity on September 24, 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.*