# ORSurf vs Onion Browser

The clearest difference is rating: Onion Browser at 4.6 against ORSurf's 3.7. Onion Browser also leads on review sentiment (85% vs 43%) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). ORSurf's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ORSurf sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month and Onion Browser sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Onion Browser holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Onion Browser has 206 ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of ORSurf's written reviews are positive against 85% of Onion Browser's.

ORSurf ships an update every 8 months, Onion Browser every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ORSurf | Onion Browser |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orsurf/id1460004377/reviews) | **[4.6 (206 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onion-browser-deep-web-proxy/id6478085370/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 18 | **206** |
| Positive reviews | 43.1% of reviews | **84.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 29 MB | 89 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Sergey Smirnov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1152478617) | [Secure cypher Solutions](https://appshunter.io/developer/1731713292) |

## What reviewers say

### ORSurf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orsurf/id1460004377)

Browse the web privately and securely with a fast, stable, and modern browser. It supports dark web browsing, video playback, and file downloads while preventing traffic leaks. Enjoy a clean UI and a free trial before subscribing.

**Highlights:** Fast and stable browsing, Modern WebKit engine, Darkweb ".onion" sites support, Video playback & file downloading, Disabled WebRTC for privacy, Clean and simple UI

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $2.49 | per month |
| Annual Plan | $22.99 | per year |


### Onion Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onion-browser-deep-web-proxy/id6478085370)

Browse the web privately and securely with advanced features like ad blocking and VPN integration. Access the Darknet and deep web with confidence, while also monitoring your phone's performance and system health.

**Highlights:** Private browsing, VPN integration, Ad and tracker blocking, Darknet and deep web access, Phone performance analytics, Encryption and security

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| weekly subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Onion Browser Weekly Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly subscription | $8.99 | per month |
| Yearly subscription | $17.99 | per year |
| Onion Browser Yearly Premium | $34.99 | per year |
| Lifetime premium subscription | $17.99 | one-time |
| Onion Browser Pro for Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ORSurf free?

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

### Is Onion Browser free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ORSurf or Onion Browser?

Onion Browser is rated higher. ORSurf averages 3.7 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Onion Browser averages 4.6 from 206 ratings.

### Do ORSurf or Onion Browser have ads?

Neither ORSurf nor Onion Browser shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ORSurf or Onion Browser?

ORSurf ships an update every 8 months, and Onion Browser every 10 days. Most recently, ORSurf was updated on September 29, 2026 and Onion Browser on October 2, 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.*