Comparison

TOR Browser vs Desktop PC 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

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
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Phantom Browser is a secure, private, fast and full featured onion browser that gives you the ability to access internet securely. It gives a user a complete package for browsing safely, efficiently, privately and with ease. On Top of these features Incognito Browser has a user-friendly interface. Moreover, it represents the true meaning of anonymity by strict no logs policy. The app protects you and provide security by encrypting your communications It helps in the following ways - It prevents someone from knowing what sites you visited. - Secure your traffic from insecure wireless networks and ISPs. - Let travelers access their information securely and safely. - Protect your privacy and browsing history from website tracking. - Access onion websites. - Block scripts and automatically clear cookies and tabs, based on your preferences. Take your Internet security to the next level with Phantom Browser, designed for iPad and iPhone. Disclaimer: The app provides unofficial, thrid-party access to the Tor network. This product is not endorsed or sponsored by, or affiliated with, the Tor Project. Subscription Details & Terms : https://versatileapps.com/app/tor/subscription.html Privacy Policy : https://versatileapps.com/app/tor/privacy.html Terms Of Use : https://versatileapps.com/app/tor/subscription.html

About

Desktop PC Browser

Browse the web with full desktop functionality on your iPhone or iPad. Easily switch between desktop and mobile versions of websites, enjoy safe browsing with biometric authentication, and save frequently visited URLs.

Highlights
  • View webpages with full desktop functionality
  • Switch between desktop and mobile website versions
  • Multiple user agent choices
  • Safe browsing with Touch ID/Face ID
  • Favorite and add common URLs
  • Long screenshot of webpages
Features
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Desktop PC Browser Allows You To View Webpage With Full Desktop Functionality On Your iPhone Or iPad Device. 【Resolved the pain point that some websites cannot use the full function normally on mobile phones! 】 + 【Easy switch】 between the computer version and mobile version of the website + Multiple browser choices【user agent】 + Super【Safe Browsing】, support Touch ID/Face ID + Favorite and add【commonly used URL】to home page + Webpage content【long screenshot】, convenient and efficient The existence of the Desktop PC Browser is to create value and increase productivity when you can't get to your computer at hand. --------Subscription Instructions---------- · Subscription content: - Unlock PC browser - Access all user agent & user agent update regularly - Unlimited Favorite website · Subscription price: $1.99/month, $6.99/half a year, please refer to the in-app price for details When confirming the purchase, the subscription fee is charged through the iTunes account. The subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the trial period. Within 24 hours before the end of the current period, a renewal fee will be charged and the renewal fee will be determined. After purchase, you can go to account settings, manage subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal. Privacy Policy: https://juejin.im/post/6856575728378052615 Terms of Service: https://juejin.im/post/6856580169554100231

Screenshots

TOR Browser4 screens
Desktop PC Browser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Desktop PC Browser at free with in-app purchases against TOR Browser's subscription. Desktop PC Browser also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 17.0). TOR Browser's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (13K vs 337). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases 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 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per 7 days and Desktop PC Browser sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for TOR Browser against 4.4 for Desktop PC Browser. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TOR Browser has 13K ratings behind it against 337, 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 24% of Desktop PC Browser's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TOR Browser ships an update every 3 weeks, Desktop PC Browser every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 28, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
TOR Browser versus Desktop PC Browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTOR BrowserDesktop PC Browser
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (13K ratings) — better4.4 (337 ratings)
Positive reviews31.0% of reviews — better23.8% of reviews
Number of ratings13K — better337
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size144 MB47 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperVersatile Apps江真 刘

Customer experience

TOR Browser

All ratings13,256 ratings
Positive87.1%
Neutral3.5%
Negative9.4%
Written reviews458 reviews
Positive31.0%
Neutral3.9%
Negative65.1%

Desktop PC Browser

All ratings337 ratings
Positive84.6%
Neutral1.8%
Negative13.6%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive23.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative76.2%

User reviews

TOR Browser

From 13K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Desktop PC Browser

From 337 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Works as advertised
  • 👍 Useful for watching things
  • 👍 Ads not intrusive (one review)

Room to improve

  • 광고 Excessive ads
  • 💸 Overpriced subscription
  • 🚫 Unusable with ads
  • 🚫 Doesn't work
  • 🚫 Not secure

Bugs and requests

TOR Browser

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

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

Desktop PC Browser

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Doesn't open other apps
  • Site errors on mobile
  • Google sign-in blocked
  • Ads appear after one use
  • App crashes/doesn't work

Requested features

3 requests
  • More desktop features
  • Allow landscape mode
  • More affordable pricing

In-app purchases

4 purchases

TOR Browser

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly Discount$2.497 Days
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$11.991 Month
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  • Annual Subscription3 Days trial$69.991 Year
7 purchases

Desktop PC Browser

Subscriptions7
  • PC Browser Subscription 1$0.991 Month
  • PC Browser Subscription 1w3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • PC Subscription 1w sale7 Days trial$0.997 Days
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  • PC Browser Subscription 63 Days trial$3.996 Months
  • PC Browser Subscription 6 sale6 Months trial$3.996 Months
  • PC Browser Subscription 123 Days trial$4.991 Year
  • PC Subscription 12 sale$4.991 Year

Questions

Is TOR Browser free?
TOR Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Desktop PC Browser free?
Desktop PC Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TOR Browser or Desktop PC Browser?
TOR Browser is rated higher. TOR Browser averages 4.5 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Desktop PC Browser averages 4.4 from 337 ratings.
Do TOR Browser or Desktop PC Browser have ads?
Desktop PC Browser shows ads; TOR Browser does not.
Which is updated more often, TOR Browser or Desktop PC Browser?
TOR Browser ships an update every 3 weeks, and Desktop PC Browser every 2 months. Most recently, TOR Browser was updated on September 28, 2026 and Desktop PC Browser on September 28, 2026.

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