# Tor Browsing & VPN Security vs Group Text

Tor Browsing & VPN Security and Group Text both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 84% of Tor Browsing & VPN Security's written reviews are positive against 65% of Group Text's. Group Text's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tor Browsing & VPN Security sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Group Text sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days. 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 Browsing & VPN Security against 4.5 for Group Text. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 509 and 215 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of Tor Browsing & VPN Security's written reviews are positive against 65% of Group Text's.

Tor Browsing & VPN Security ships an update every 2 months, Group Text every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tor Browsing & VPN Security | Group Text |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (509 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tor-browsing-and-vpn-security/id1503510552/reviews)** | [4.5 (215 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/group-text-mass-sms-message/id6480472184/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **509** | 215 |
| Positive reviews | **83.8% of reviews** | 65.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 138 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Stoic Softwares](https://appshunter.io/developer/1503510551) | [Ivan Kaliakin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1739134598) |

## What reviewers say

### Tor Browsing & VPN Security

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tor-browsing-and-vpn-security/id1503510552)

This app provides enhanced online privacy by combining a VPN with the Tor network. It allows anonymous browsing, protects your traffic from tracking and surveillance, and grants access to exclusive onion sites.

**Highlights:** Anonymous internet browsing, IP address masking, Website tracking protection, Secure traffic on public Wi-Fi, Access to onion sites, Strict no-log policy, Automatic VPN server connection

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast browsing
- 🔒 Good privacy protection
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 💡 Useful search engine options
- 🚀 Seamless website loading

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnections
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 🔍 Slow connection response

**Reported bugs**

- App resets when switching apps
- Unreliable connection to websites
- Freezing and unresponsiveness

**Requested features**

- Add server options from Russia
- Implement WireGuard VPN protocol
- Improve stability and reduce crashes
- Enhance connection reliability


### Group Text

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/group-text-mass-sms-message/id6480472184)

Send personalized SMS and iMessage to multiple contacts privately. Utilize placeholders for custom messages and manage contact groups easily. Offers a free version with limited messaging and a premium upgrade for more extensive use.

**Highlights:** Personalized bulk messaging, SMS and iMessage support, Contact group management, Message placeholders ([FirstName], etc.), Individual message delivery, iCloud contact group integration

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Week | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Week | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Month | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro Month | $14.99 | per month |
| Pro Year | $59.99 | per year |
| Pro Year | $79.99 | per year |
| Pro Year | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient for mass texting
- 👍 Great for business marketing
- 👍 Works well for church groups
- 👍 Saves time

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Cumbersome to add contacts
- 🐛 Auto-send leaves recipients out
- 🐛 Group lists keep growing
- 🐛 Difficult to expedite
- 🐛 Sync issues between computer and phone

**Reported bugs**

- Auto send to the group leaves recipients out
- Sync issues between Mac and phone
- Need to start all over if app freezes or is left
- Pro version not working
- Subscription not cancellable/visible

**Requested features**

- Feedback on managing growing group lists
- Pause and resume function
- Background sending like WhatsApp
- Scheduling option
- Add manual contacts


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tor Browsing & VPN Security free?

Tor Browsing & VPN Security is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Group Text free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Tor Browsing & VPN Security or Group Text?

Tor Browsing & VPN Security is rated higher. Tor Browsing & VPN Security averages 4.6 out of 5 from 509 ratings, while Group Text averages 4.5 from 215 ratings.

### Do Tor Browsing & VPN Security or Group Text have ads?

Neither Tor Browsing & VPN Security nor Group Text shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tor Browsing & VPN Security or Group Text?

Tor Browsing & VPN Security ships an update every 2 months, and Group Text every 3 weeks. Most recently, Tor Browsing & VPN Security was updated on September 23, 2026 and Group Text on September 22, 2026.

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