# TOR Browser vs Adblock Private Browser Polun

The clearest difference is monetization model: Adblock Private Browser Polun at free with in-app purchases against TOR Browser's subscription. Adblock Private Browser Polun also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). TOR Browser's advantage is ratings volume (20K vs 2.1K) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TOR Browser sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Adblock Private Browser Polun sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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 — 4.6 for TOR Browser against 4.7 for Adblock Private Browser Polun. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TOR Browser has 20K ratings behind it against 2.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of TOR Browser's written reviews are positive against 70% of Adblock Private Browser Polun's.

TOR Browser ships an update every 3 weeks, Adblock Private Browser Polun every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TOR Browser | Adblock Private Browser Polun |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (20K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tor-browser-vpn-plus-onion-browser/id1450809061/reviews) | **[4.7 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/adblock-private-browser-polun/id1569156710/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **20K** | 2.1K |
| Positive reviews | **74.1% of reviews** | 69.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 210 MB | 165 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Brick Dust Technologies LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1618925110) | [Hachiware, LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1625609857) |

## What reviewers say

### TOR Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tor-browser-vpn-plus-onion-browser/id1450809061)

Enhance your online privacy and anonymity with a secure browser that routes traffic through the TOR network. It blocks trackers, ads, and hides your IP address for a safe browsing experience, even accessing .onion sites.

**Highlights:** Anonymous web browsing via TOR, Access .onion websites, Hide IP address, Block trackers and ads, Secure public Wi-Fi, Auto-clear history and cookies

**Features:** Safari Extension, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Discounted Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly @ 50% Less | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| TOR+VPN Premium @ Lowest Price | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly @ 50% Less | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly with free trial | $10.99 | per month |
| Discounted Yearly Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly @50% Less | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $58.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and reliable VPN
- 🔒 Secure and private browsing
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 💡 Tor and VPN in one app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and freezes
- 🔍 Intrusive ads and upsells for premium
- ⏱️ Slow browsing speeds at times
- 🤔 Confusing settings and features

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to disable VPN or switch providers
- Inconsistent behavior when connecting/disconnecting
- Syncing issues between app and device settings

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Improved server selection and stability
- Better transparency around data collection
- Easier access to Tor browser functionality


### Adblock Private Browser Polun

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/adblock-private-browser-polun/id1569156710)

This app is a fast, secure, and private web browser designed to block ads on every page. It helps save battery and data, offers passcode protection for privacy, and includes advanced video playback features.

**Highlights:** Blocks third-party ads, Saves battery and data usage, Passcode lock for privacy, Unlimited tab browsing, Image loading block, Picture-in-picture video, Offline video playback

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| プレミアム (3ヶ月) | $5.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium (Annual) | $22.99 | per year |
| Premium (Lifetime) | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TOR Browser free?

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

### Is Adblock Private Browser Polun free?

Adblock Private Browser Polun is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, TOR Browser or Adblock Private Browser Polun?

Adblock Private Browser Polun is rated higher. TOR Browser averages 4.6 out of 5 from 20K ratings, while Adblock Private Browser Polun averages 4.7 from 2.1K ratings.

### Do TOR Browser or Adblock Private Browser Polun have ads?

Neither TOR Browser nor Adblock Private Browser Polun shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TOR Browser or Adblock Private Browser Polun?

TOR Browser ships an update every 3 weeks, and Adblock Private Browser Polun every 5 days. Most recently, TOR Browser was updated on November 1, 2026 and Adblock Private Browser Polun on October 30, 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.*