Pryvate Onion Browser vs FormatShift
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pryvate Onion Browser
Browse the internet anonymously and privately. This ad-free browser uses Tor to mask your IP address, preventing websites and your ISP from tracking your online activity.
- Anonymous internet browsing
- Hide real IP address
- Prevent ISP tracking
- Ad-less experience
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Pryvate Onion Browser is an ad-less web browser that uses Tor to protect your privacy. Features: - Anonymously browse the internet without websites knowing your real IP address. - Navigate the internet without your ISP tracking you.
FormatShift
This utility app allows you to convert documents between various formats directly on your device, ensuring complete privacy. It supports batch processing and offers an intuitive interface for effortless file transformation.
- Converts between 10 document formats
- Batch processing for multiple files
- Offline, on-device conversion
- Privacy-first architecture
- Intuitive drag & drop interface
- Native performance on macOS/iOS
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FormatShift is a powerful, privacy-first document converter that transforms your files between multiple formats—all processed directly on your device. No cloud uploads, no data sharing, complete privacy. Key Features Universal Format Support Convert between 10 document formats including DOCX, Markdown (MD), HTML, JSON, RST, EPUB, ODT, DocBook, LaTeX, and plain text (TXT). Whether you're working with academic papers, technical documentation, or everyday documents, Transmutator handles it all. Batch Processing Save time by converting multiple files simultaneously. Simply drag and drop your files, select target formats, and let Transmutator process them all at once. Perfect for converting entire document libraries or project folders. Privacy-First Architecture All conversions happen entirely on your device. Your documents never leave your Mac or iPhone—no internet connection required, no cloud services, no data collection. Your privacy is guaranteed. Intuitive Drag & Drop Interface The elegant, modern interface makes document conversion effortless. Just drag files into the app, choose your target format, and convert. No complex settings or technical knowledge required. Native Performance Built with Swift and optimized for macOS and iOS.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pryvate Onion Browser at 64% against FormatShift's 0%. Pryvate Onion Browser also leads on rating (4.3 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (9 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads 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
Pryvate Onion Browser costs $0.99 and FormatShift $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Pryvate Onion Browser holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pryvate Onion Browser has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Pryvate Onion Browser's written reviews are positive against 0% of FormatShift's.
Pryvate Onion Browser ships an update every 3 weeks, FormatShift every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pryvate Onion Browser | FormatShift |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | $0.99 |
| Rating | 4.3 (9 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 63.6% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 9 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 58 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Criptyque | Vladislav Danilov |
Customer experience
Pryvate Onion Browser
FormatShift
In-app purchases
Pryvate Onion Browser
No in-app purchases
FormatShift
No in-app purchases
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