Comparison

Orbot vs Anyone Browser

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

Head to head
About

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.

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

About

Anyone Browser

This free, open-source iOS browser prioritizes anonymity by routing all connections through a decentralized onion network. It offers robust privacy features like script and cookie blocking, device fingerprint masking, and no tracking or logging.

Highlights
  • Decentralized onion routing
  • No tracking or logging
  • Script and cookie blocking
  • Device fingerprint masking
  • System obfuscation
  • Customizable privacy levels
Features
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Complete anonymity at your fingertips Anyone Browser is the free, open-source iOS browser that puts anonymity first. Powered by the decentralized Anyone Network, every connection routes through a global onion routing network, creating built-in anonymity more secure than any VPN, while remaining easy to use. Secure Onion Routing Every user gets free access to routing over the Anyone Network. This isn’t a VPN add-on: this is trustless anonymity done right. Your traffic passes through a series of three encrypted hops run by node operators around the world. No single server knows both who you are and where you’re going; see your three-hop 'circuit' for every page you visit! No Tracking, No Logging, Anywhere. Traffic never touches centralized servers. Your ISP, Wi-Fi router, or even the websites you visit can’t track you. The browser stores no history, and tabs can auto-delete all history every time you exit the app. You also get built-in protections against trackers: - Script and cookie blocking - Device fingerprint masking: hide your OS and default settings - System obfuscation: masquerade as a different device altogether! Fast, Private Browsing Unlike older onion networks, the Anyone Network is built for speed. It’s noticeably less congested, meaning you can stream video, browse media-heavy sites, and get stuff done. Privacy, Your Way Take control with detailed privacy settings. Choose between Bronze, Silver, and Gold privacy levels, or customise every setting individually. Configure everything from: - Your search engine - Local protection with Face ID, - Auto-delete tabs and more Whether you care about data collection, surveillance, fingerprinting, or just want a browser that respects you, this is the complete privacy solution for iOS browsing.

Screenshots

Orbot4 screens
Anyone Browser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Anyone Browser at 100% against Orbot's 26%. Anyone Browser also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.0). Orbot's advantage is ratings volume (951 vs 26) and device support (4 vs 2). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Anyone Browser holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Orbot has 951 ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of Orbot's written reviews are positive against 100% of Anyone Browser's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Orbot ships an update monthly, Anyone Browser every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and July 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Orbot versus Anyone Browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOrbotAnyone Browser
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (951 ratings)4.8 (26 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings951 — better26
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size115 MB50 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperThe Tor ProjectTokenCo For Anyone (BVI) Ltd

Customer experience

Orbot

All ratings909 ratings
Positive47.2%
Neutral6.5%
Negative46.3%
Written reviews397 reviews
Positive25.9%
Neutral6.8%
Negative67.3%

Anyone Browser

All ratings24 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

User reviews

Orbot

From 951 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Anyone Browser

From 26 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Reliable
  • 🔒 Private browsing
  • 👍 User-friendly
  • 🚀 Fast and smooth
  • 🔒 Secure and anonymous

Bugs and 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

Anyone Browser

No bugs or feature requests surfaced in reviews.

In-app purchases

None

Orbot

No in-app purchases

None

Anyone Browser

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Orbot free?
Orbot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Anyone Browser free?
Anyone Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Orbot or Anyone Browser?
Anyone Browser is rated higher. Orbot averages 3.0 out of 5 from 951 ratings, while Anyone Browser averages 4.8 from 26 ratings.
Do Orbot or Anyone Browser have ads?
Neither Orbot nor Anyone Browser shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Orbot or Anyone Browser?
Orbot ships an update monthly, and Anyone Browser every 2 months. Most recently, Orbot was updated on September 23, 2026 and Anyone Browser on July 22, 2026.

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