//afone vs Orion Browser by Kagi
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
//afone
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//afone is the reference implementation for SIP Telephony on iOS that can be used on different SIP stacks with no effort. This is a ready to use softphone with the following features: * video calling * mute/unmute * hold/unhold * DTMF tone sending You will need your own SIP server to connect to or a CPaaS provider account and credentials. It's Open Source and available on GitHub under https://github.com/automat-berlin/afone
Orion Browser by Kagi
Experience a fast and private web browsing experience on your iPhone and iPad. This browser blocks ads and trackers by default, ensuring your online activity remains confidential. It's designed with a strong focus on user privacy, preventing personal information from leaving the app.
- Fast web browsing
- No ads
- No telemetry
- Privacy-respecting design
- Industry-leading anti-tracking
- Built-in ad-blocker
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Orion is a fast, free, web browser for iPhone and iPad with no ads, no telemetry. Check also Orion for your Mac desktop. Orion has been engineered from ground up as a truly privacy-respecting browser. We did it by embracing a simple principle - Orion is a zero telemetry browser. Your private information will never leave Orion by default. And to protect your privacy on the web, Orion comes with industry-leading anti-tracking technology as well as a powerful built-in ad-blocker. --- Privacy Policy: https://orionbrowser.com/privacy License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: //afone at none against Orion Browser by Kagi's 9. //afone also leads on iOS requirement (12.1 vs 17.0). Orion Browser by Kagi's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs monthly). On price, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. Orion Browser by Kagi sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $5.00 per month. //afone asks for nothing beyond the download.
//afone ships an update monthly, Orion Browser by Kagi every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | //afone | Orion Browser by Kagi |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.0 (1.2K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 55.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1.2K — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 135 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Automat Berlin GmbH | Kagi Inc. |
Bugs and requests
//afone
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Orion Browser by Kagi
Reported bugs
5 issues- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Extensions not working properly
- Tab management issues (tabs disappearing, not loading correctly)
- Rendering problems on certain websites
- Sync issues between devices
Requested features
5 requests- Dark mode option
- Improved tab management and organization
- Better extension compatibility and customization
- Seamless cross-device sync
- Ability to disable specific features (e.g., ad-blocker)
In-app purchases
//afone
No in-app purchases
Orion Browser by Kagi
- Orion+ Monthly$5.001 Month
- Orion+ Yearly$50.001 Year
- Small Tip$5.00
- Medium Tip$10.00
- Large Tip$20.00
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- Generous Tip$30.00
- Super Tip$50.00
- Amazing Tip$100.00
- Orion+ Lifetime$150.00
Questions
Is //afone free?
Is Orion Browser by Kagi free?
Do //afone or Orion Browser by Kagi have ads?
Which is updated more often, //afone or Orion Browser by Kagi?
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