Comparison

Orbot vs Ucv

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

Ucv

Features
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Build your resume with multiple designs, languages, and options for free.

Screenshots

Orbot4 screens
Ucv4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Orbot at 4 against Ucv's 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Orbot ships an update monthly, Ucv every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Orbot versus Ucv: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOrbotUcv
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (971 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews25.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings971 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size119 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThe Tor Projectyousif imad

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

Ucv

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Orbot

No in-app purchases

None

Ucv

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Orbot free?
Orbot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ucv free?
Ucv is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Orbot or Ucv have ads?
Neither Orbot nor Ucv shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Orbot or Ucv?
Orbot ships an update monthly, and Ucv every 2 weeks. Most recently, Orbot was updated on October 21, 2026 and Ucv on October 12, 2026.

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