# TOR Browser vs Openly for Chrome & Firefox

The clearest difference is monetization model: Openly for Chrome & Firefox at free with in-app purchases against TOR Browser's subscription. Openly for Chrome & Firefox also leads on review sentiment (45% vs 31%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). TOR Browser's advantage is ratings volume (13K vs 207) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, 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 Openly for Chrome & Firefox sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. 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 Openly for Chrome & Firefox. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TOR Browser has 13K ratings behind it against 207, 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 45% of Openly for Chrome & Firefox's.

TOR Browser ships an update every 3 weeks, Openly for Chrome & Firefox every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TOR Browser | Openly for Chrome & Firefox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tor-browser-phantom/id1263248141/reviews) | **[4.6 (207 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openly-for-chrome-and-firefox/id1570349123/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 207 |
| Positive reviews | 31.1% of reviews | **44.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 144 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Versatile Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1571922899) | [Fokusek Enterprise](https://appshunter.io/developer/1481172143) |

## 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


### Openly for Chrome & Firefox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openly-for-chrome-and-firefox/id1570349123)

This app allows you to choose which browser opens a web link, bypassing your default settings. Easily select from installed browsers like Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and more to open any web page.

**Highlights:** Choose any installed browser, Open web links from anywhere, Bypass default browser settings, User-friendly interface, Supports Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Brave, Edge, and more

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| iOS Lifetime license key | Free | one-time |
| macOS Lifetime license key | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Convenient browser access
- 💡 Useful browser management tool

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Requires payment to access full functionality
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with some browsers
- 💸 Expensive for the limited features

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Subscription issues and inability to uninstall
- Unresponsive UI elements

**Requested features**

- Free trial option
- Ability to launch browsers directly from the app
- Support for more browsers


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TOR Browser free?

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

### Is Openly for Chrome & Firefox free?

Openly for Chrome & Firefox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, TOR Browser or Openly for Chrome & Firefox?

Openly for Chrome & Firefox is rated higher. TOR Browser averages 4.5 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Openly for Chrome & Firefox averages 4.6 from 207 ratings.

### Do TOR Browser or Openly for Chrome & Firefox have ads?

Neither TOR Browser nor Openly for Chrome & Firefox shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TOR Browser or Openly for Chrome & Firefox?

TOR Browser ships an update every 3 weeks, and Openly for Chrome & Firefox every 2 months. Most recently, TOR Browser was updated on September 24, 2026 and Openly for Chrome & Firefox on September 22, 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.*