Comparison

OnionShare vs Auto Architect

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

OnionShare

Securely share files and host websites directly from your device without relying on cloud services. Protects against third-party access, network eavesdropping, and user identity exposure through end-to-end encryption and Tor network integration.

Highlights
  • Direct file sharing
  • Host websites
  • Tor Onion Services integration
  • End-to-end encryption
  • Anonymity protection
  • No third-party servers
Features
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Ever wanted to share something without also sharing it with Google or Dropbox? Tax documents, medical information, or unpublished research? Share files directly and securely without the middlemen. Your Private Productivity Suite.. In Your Pocket! Share files and host websites right from your phone, all over Tor Onion Services, built by the developers who created Orbot, Briar, Onion Browser and CalyxOS! What OnionShare protects against Third parties don’t have access to anything that happens in OnionShare. Using OnionShare means hosting services directly on your computer. When sharing your files with OnionShare, they are not uploaded to any third-party server. This avoids the traditional model of having to trust the computers of others. Network eavesdroppers can’t spy on anything that happens in OnionShare in transit. The connection between the Tor onion service and Tor Browser is end-to-end encrypted. This means network attackers can’t eavesdrop on anything except encrypted Tor traffic. Even if an eavesdropper is a malicious rendezvous node used to connect the Tor Browser with OnionShare’s onion service, the traffic is encrypted using the onion service’s private key. Anonymity of OnionShare users are protected by Tor. OnionShare and Tor Browser protect the anonymity of the users. As long as the OnionShare user anonymously communicates the OnionShare address with the Tor Browser users, the Tor Browser users and eavesdroppers can’t learn the identity of the OnionShare user. If an attacker learns about the onion service, they still can’t access anything. Prior attacks against the Tor network to enumerate onion services allowed attackers to discover private .onion addresses. To access an OnionShare service from its address, the private key used for client authentication must be guessed (unless the service is already made public by turning off the private key – see Turn Off Private Key).

About

Auto Architect

Plan your dream car build with this app. It helps you explore upgrade paths, manage modifications, and create a structured plan for your vehicle based on your budget and performance goals.

Highlights
  • Vehicle build planning
  • Upgrade path exploration
  • Modification organization
  • Budget and performance goal integration
  • Structured car build plans
Features
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Auto Architect helps car enthusiasts plan smarter vehicle builds based on their goals, budget, and performance preferences. Explore upgrade paths, organize mods, and build your ideal car with a structured plan.

Screenshots

OnionShare4 screens
Auto Architect2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Auto Architect at 100% against OnionShare's 56%. Auto Architect also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.8) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 months). OnionShare's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.5). On price, ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Auto Architect sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. OnionShare asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Auto Architect holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of OnionShare's written reviews are positive against 100% of Auto Architect's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OnionShare ships an update every 3 months, Auto Architect every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
OnionShare versus Auto Architect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOnionShareAuto Architect
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (5 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLockdown SystemsGena Harris

Customer experience

OnionShare

All ratings5 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive55.6%
Neutral22.2%
Negative22.2%

Auto Architect

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

OnionShare

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Auto Architect

Subscriptions3
  • Pro Plan$4.991 Month
  • Elite Plan$9.991 Month
  • Architect Plan$19.991 Month

Questions

Is OnionShare free?
OnionShare is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Auto Architect free?
Auto Architect is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, OnionShare or Auto Architect?
Auto Architect is rated higher. OnionShare averages 3.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Auto Architect averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do OnionShare or Auto Architect have ads?
Neither OnionShare nor Auto Architect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OnionShare or Auto Architect?
OnionShare ships an update every 3 months, and Auto Architect every 4 days. Most recently, OnionShare was updated on September 12, 2026 and Auto Architect on September 10, 2026.

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