//afone vs Orbot
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
Orbot
This app provides a free and open-source Tor-powered VPN for enhanced internet safety and privacy. It allows users to browse the web over Tor, secure their traffic, and access .onion sites. While it offers increased privacy, users should be aware that browsing speeds may be slower than a standard VPN.
- Browse internet over Tor
- Secure traffic from insecure networks
- Access .onion sites
- Free and open-source
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Orbot is the original free and open-source Tor-powered VPN for iOS and macOS. Orbot helps you access the internet with more safety and privacy, and no extra cost to you. FEATURES: - Browse the internet over Tor. - Secure your traffic from insecure wireless networks and ISPs. - Access .onion sites that are only accessible over Tor. DISCLAIMERS: - Web browsing is much slower than through a normal VPN because your traffic is encrypted and relayed through the Tor network. - Orbot might not work on networks with advanced network restrictions. If the app does not connect, try using bridges (or a different type of bridge). - Use of Orbot is at your own risk; remember that sensitive data does not always belong on a mobile device. ** Orbot is free and open-source software. You can read more about Orbot and how to support development of Tor on iOS by visiting orbot.app **
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Orbot at 4 against //afone's 2. //afone's advantage is iOS requirement (12.1 vs 15.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | //afone | Orbot |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.0 (975 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 25.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 975 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.1 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 119 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Automat Berlin GmbH | The Tor Project |
Bugs and requests
//afone
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Orbot
Reported bugs
4 issues- Fails to connect at 50% or gets stuck in a connection loop
- Causes Wi-Fi or mobile data connection issues
- Randomly disconnects without warning
- Onion Browser integration is unreliable
Requested features
4 requests- Add manual bridge configuration options
- Implement a kill switch to block internet access when VPN disconnects
- Improve compatibility with other iOS apps and services
- Provide more detailed connection logs and diagnostics
In-app purchases
//afone
No in-app purchases
Orbot
No in-app purchases
