# TOR Browser vs Desktop PC Browser

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.

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.

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.

TOR Browser ships an update every 3 weeks, Desktop PC Browser every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TOR Browser | Desktop PC Browser |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tor-browser-phantom/id1263248141/reviews)** | [4.4 (337 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/desktop-pc-browser/id1523827210/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 337 |
| Positive reviews | **31.0% of reviews** | 23.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 144 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Versatile Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1571922899) | [江真 刘](https://appshunter.io/developer/1518965183) |

## 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


### Desktop PC Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/desktop-pc-browser/id1523827210)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PC Browser Subscription 1 | $0.99 | per month |
| PC Browser Subscription 1w | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| PC Subscription 1w sale | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| PC Browser Subscription 6 | $3.99 | per 6 months |
| PC Browser Subscription 6 sale | $3.99 | per 6 months |
| PC Browser Subscription 12 | $4.99 | per year |
| PC Subscription 12 sale | $4.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- More desktop features
- Allow landscape mode
- More affordable pricing


## Frequently asked 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 29, 2026 and Desktop PC Browser on September 28, 2026.

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