Comparison

TOR Browser vs Iron Blocker

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

TOR Browser

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
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Now experience ultimate online privacy and anonymity. Say goodbye to online tracking and prying eyes, and enjoy a safe and secure online experience. Online Privacy. Browse Privately. Explore Freely. TOR Browser & Onion Browser: - Private TOR Browser for anonymous web browsing - Faster TOR Browser — browse at speed without compromising anonymity - Access .onion websites through the TOR network - Protect your identity and block online tracking - Route traffic through multiple TOR relays for enhanced privacy - Browse the deep web and surface web privately and securely - Auto-clear browsing history, cookies, cache, and trackers VPN Features: - Strict no-logs policy — your activity is never recorded - Hide your real IP address for completely private browsing - Secure your traffic on public Wi-Fi and unsafe networks - Shield yourself from ISPs, hackers, and unwanted monitoring - Unlimited time, data, and bandwidth — no restrictions - Auto-Connect for always-on security and protection - Connect through global servers to access content unavailable in your region Ad Blocker & Privacy Protection: - Built-in Ad Blocker with Safari support for cleaner browsing - Block intrusive ads, pop-ups, banners and annoying web elements - Stop trackers, analytics scripts, and hidden online monitoring - Defend against malicious ads and dangerous domains - Faster page loading, smoother browsing, less data usage - Save battery life and reduce mobile data consumption Download our app today and start browsing the web with confidence and peace of mind. With our privacy focused app you'll never have to compromise on privacy or security again! Please Note: - Web browsing through the TOR browser is inherently slower than through a normal browser like Safari but it's totally worth it in order to protect your privacy. - Our app uses the TOR distributed network and is produced independently from the Tor® anonymity software and implies no guarantee from The Tor Project about quality, suitability etc. ------------------- SUBSCRIPTION INFO: Subscribe to take advantage of all the features described above. • Subscription length: weekly, monthly, yearly • Your payment will be charged to your iTunes Account as soon as you confirm your purchase. • You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal from your Account Settings after the purchase. • Your subscription will renew automatically, unless you turn off auto-renew at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • The cost of renewal will be charged to your account in the 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. • When canceling a subscription, your subscription will stay active until the end of the period. Auto-renewal will be disabled, but the current subscription will not be refunded. • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when purchasing a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://brickdusttech.com/vpnprivacypolicy/ Terms of service: https://brickdusttech.com/terms_conditions/

About

Iron Blocker

Block intrusive ads, trackers, and unwanted callers to enhance your browsing and communication. Take control of your digital space for a smoother, more secure online experience. Unlock advanced features with a premium subscription.

Highlights
  • Ad Blocking
  • Tracker Blocking
  • Website Blocking
  • Call Blocking
  • Spam Call Protection
  • Premium Subscription for Advanced Features
Features
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Iron Blocker keeps Safari clean and your phone quiet. It strips ads and trackers out of the pages you open, lets you block sites you would rather not visit, and keeps known spam numbers from ringing through. Everything runs on your iPhone, with no account to create. WHAT IRON BLOCKER DOES Ad blocking in Safari Banners, pop-ups and video ad slots are filtered out before the page renders. Pages load faster and use less mobile data. Tracker blocking Advertising and analytics trackers are cut off, so the sites you read learn less about you and follow you around less. Website blocking Add any domain to your own block list and Safari will stop opening it. Handy for time sinks, for pages you do not want on a shared device, and for the sites that keep redirecting you. Call blocking Iron Blocker loads a spam number database into the Phone app, so matching calls are blocked or labeled before you pick up. You can add your own numbers to the list at any time. Simple to switch on Turn Iron Blocker on in Settings once, for Safari and for the Phone app, and it works in the background from then on. No proxy, no configuration profile. WHAT IT DOES NOT DO Iron Blocker does not scan your device, does not look for viruses or malware, and does not read the content of your pages, your messages or your calls. Your block lists stay on your iPhone. Filtering works in Safari and in apps that use the Safari view; it does not change traffic in other apps. IRON BLOCKER PREMIUM Premium adds extended filter lists, unlimited entries in your website and phone number lists, and automatic updates to the blocking rules as new ad networks and spam numbers appear. SUBSCRIPTION TERMS Iron Blocker Premium is an auto-renewing subscription. The available plans, their length and their prices are shown in the app before you confirm anything. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the period ends. You can manage or cancel your subscription in Account Settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://ironblocker.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://ironblocker.com/terms SUPPORT Questions, a site that is not filtered correctly, or a number that should be on the spam list? Write to support@ironblocker.com and we will get back to you. Download Iron Blocker and take back your browser and your phone.

Screenshots

TOR Browser4 screens
Iron Blocker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: TOR Browser at 4.6 against Iron Blocker's 3.0. TOR Browser also leads on ratings volume (20K vs 4) and device support (4 vs 2). Iron Blocker's advantage is monetization model (freemium vs subscription). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. TOR Browser sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Iron Blocker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TOR Browser holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TOR Browser has 20K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TOR Browser ships an update every 3 weeks, Iron Blocker every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
TOR Browser versus Iron Blocker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTOR BrowserIron Blocker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (20K ratings) — better3.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews74.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings20K — better4
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS1515.0
Further details — not scored
Size210 MB55 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperBrick Dust Technologies LLCShamrai Arthur

Customer experience

TOR Browser

All ratings19,568 ratings
Positive89.3%
Neutral4.4%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews1,121 reviews
Positive74.2%
Neutral5.6%
Negative20.2%

Iron Blocker

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

TOR Browser

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

Iron Blocker

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

TOR Browser

Subscriptions9
  • Discounted Weekly$1.997 Days
  • Weekly @ 50% Less$1.997 Days
  • Weekly$3.997 Days
Show 6 more
  • TOR+VPN Premium @ Lowest Price$4.991 Month
  • Monthly @ 50% Less7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Monthly with free trial3 Days trial$10.991 Month
  • Discounted Yearly Subscription$29.991 Year
  • Yearly @50% Less7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Yearly3 Days trial$58.991 Year
3 purchases

Iron Blocker

Subscriptions3
  • Browser ADS, Spam Call Blocker3 Days trial2 variants$9.997 Days
  • Iron Adblock and CallBlock3 Days trial$13.991 Month
  • Mobile AdBlock, Wifi Protector3 Days trial$79.991 Year

Questions

Is TOR Browser free?
TOR Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Iron Blocker free?
Iron Blocker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TOR Browser or Iron Blocker?
TOR Browser is rated higher. TOR Browser averages 4.6 out of 5 from 20K ratings, while Iron Blocker averages 3.0 from 4 ratings.
Do TOR Browser or Iron Blocker have ads?
Neither TOR Browser nor Iron Blocker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TOR Browser or Iron Blocker?
TOR Browser ships an update every 3 weeks, and Iron Blocker every 5 weeks. Most recently, TOR Browser was updated on October 31, 2026 and Iron Blocker on October 8, 2026.

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