Orbot vs Anyone Browser
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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 **
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.
- Decentralized onion routing
- No tracking or logging
- Script and cookie blocking
- Device fingerprint masking
- System obfuscation
- Customizable privacy levels
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
Orbot ships an update monthly, Anyone Browser every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and July 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Orbot | Anyone Browser |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (951 ratings) | 4.8 (26 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 25.9% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 951 — better | 26 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 115 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | The Tor Project | TokenCo For Anyone (BVI) Ltd |
Customer experience
Orbot
Anyone Browser
User reviews
Orbot
From 951 App Store ratingsWhat 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 ratingsWhat 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
Orbot
No in-app purchases
Anyone Browser
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Orbot free?
Is Anyone Browser free?
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