Comparison

Orbot vs Defyx

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

Defyx

This app provides secure and fast internet access with a focus on user privacy. It offers automatic setup, unlimited bandwidth, and end-to-end encryption to protect your data. The interface is clean and designed for ease of use, with features like Cloudflare DNS filtering for enhanced security.

Highlights
  • Secure, high-speed connections
  • Automatic smart onboarding
  • Unlimited bandwidth, no throttling
  • Automatic best server selection
  • End-to-end data encryption
  • Strict no-logs policy
  • Cloudflare DNS filtering
Features
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Crafted for secure internet access, designed for everyone, everywhere Defyx is a privacy-first VPN app with user-friendly interaction, unique visual feedback, and upcoming AI-based security insights. Browse safely and protect your personal data with Defyx — a fast, modern, and easy-to-use VPN that puts your privacy first. Whether you're on public Wi-Fi or want extra peace of mind online, Defyx keeps your connection encrypted and private. Key Features: - Secure, high-speed connections - No setup needed — everything works automatically via smart onboarding - Unlimited bandwidth with no throttling or hidden limits - Automatically selects the best server for your location - End-to-end encryption for your data, wherever you go - Strict no-logs policy — we never track or store your activity - Lightweight, ad-supported experience to keep it free and sustainable - Clean, minimal interface designed for everyone — from first-time users to privacy experts - Cloudflare DNS filtering to block malicious content - Optimized for iPhone (iPad and Mac support coming soon) - Open-source commitment — we’ll publish our source code to promote transparency Focused on Privacy and Simplicity Defyx is built to help users stay secure on untrusted or public networks. Whether you're working remotely, traveling, or simply browsing privately, Defyx makes online protection easy and accessible. Coming Soon: More connection options and VPN protocols for increased reliability on complex networks. Take control of your privacy — with one tap.

Screenshots

Orbot4 screens
Defyx4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Defyx at 80% against Orbot's 25%. Defyx also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly). Orbot's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

Defyx holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Orbot has 970 ratings behind it against 45, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Orbot's written reviews are positive against 80% of Defyx's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Orbot ships an update monthly, Defyx every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Orbot versus Defyx: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOrbotDefyx
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (970 ratings)4.4 (45 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.4% of reviews80.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings970 — better45
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 10 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size116 MB137 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperThe Tor ProjectUnboundTech UG (haftungsbeschraenkt)

Customer experience

Orbot

All ratings970 ratings
Positive47.3%
Neutral6.0%
Negative46.7%
Written reviews473 reviews
Positive25.4%
Neutral7.2%
Negative67.4%

Defyx

All ratings45 ratings
Positive84.4%
Neutral2.2%
Negative13.3%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

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

Defyx

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Orbot

No in-app purchases

None

Defyx

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Orbot free?
Orbot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Defyx free?
Defyx is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Orbot or Defyx?
Defyx is rated higher. Orbot averages 3.0 out of 5 from 970 ratings, while Defyx averages 4.4 from 45 ratings.
Do Orbot or Defyx have ads?
Defyx shows ads; Orbot does not.
Which is updated more often, Orbot or Defyx?
Orbot ships an update monthly, and Defyx every 10 days. Most recently, Orbot was updated on October 9, 2026 and Defyx on October 10, 2026.

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