# AR CUT & PASTE vs Orbot

The clearest difference is rating: Orbot at 3.0 against AR CUT & PASTE's 2.1. Orbot also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). AR CUT & PASTE's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AR CUT & PASTE sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Orbot asks for nothing beyond the download.

Orbot holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Orbot has 976 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of AR CUT & PASTE's written reviews are positive against 25% of Orbot's.

AR CUT & PASTE ships an update fortnightly, Orbot monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AR CUT & PASTE | Orbot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.1 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ar-cut-and-paste/id1527943029/reviews) | **[3.0 (976 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orbot/id1609461599/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **976** |
| Positive reviews | 22.2% of reviews | **25.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 108 MB | 119 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mujuryoku Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/820859744) | [The Tor Project](https://appshunter.io/developer/1199566365) |

## What reviewers say

### AR CUT & PASTE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ar-cut-and-paste/id1527943029)

This utility app allows users to copy and paste real-world objects into augmented reality environments using LiDAR scanning. Save your creations as OBJ files. Requires specific iPad Pro or iPhone 12 Pro models.

**Highlights:** Copy and paste objects in AR, Utilizes LiDAR scanner, Save files in OBJ format, Requires specific devices, Augmented reality integration

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 広告非表示 | $0.99 | one-time |


### Orbot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orbot/id1609461599)

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.

**Highlights:** Browse internet over Tor, Secure traffic from insecure networks, Access .onion sites, Free and open-source

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and reliable connection
- 🔒 Secure and private browsing
- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive
- 🌐 Bypasses censorship and internet restrictions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnections and unstable connection
- 🔋 High battery drain
- ⚠️ Incompatible with some iOS versions and devices
- 🕰️ Slow connection speeds

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AR CUT & PASTE free?

AR CUT & PASTE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Orbot free?

Orbot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, AR CUT & PASTE or Orbot?

Orbot is rated higher. AR CUT & PASTE averages 2.1 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Orbot averages 3.0 from 976 ratings.

### Do AR CUT & PASTE or Orbot have ads?

AR CUT & PASTE shows ads; Orbot does not.

### Which is updated more often, AR CUT & PASTE or Orbot?

AR CUT & PASTE ships an update fortnightly, and Orbot monthly. Most recently, AR CUT & PASTE was updated on November 3, 2026 and Orbot on November 7, 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.*