Comparison

Orbot vs SpyGuardIOS

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

SpyGuardIOS

This app transforms your iPhone into a counter-surveillance and digital hygiene platform. It offers 16 modules to analyze trackers, detect surveillance, audit permissions, and secure sensitive information in an encrypted vault.

Highlights
  • AirTag Hunter Pro
  • EMF Sweep
  • IR Detection
  • Stalkerware Scan
  • App Privacy Audit
  • Secure Vault
  • Metadata Stripper
Features
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SpyGuard convierte tu iPhone en una plataforma táctica de contra-vigilancia, higiene digital e inteligencia de red diseñada para quienes quieren recuperar el control de su privacidad. No es una app genérica de “seguridad”. Es una suite completa con 16 módulos para analizar rastreadores, detectar indicios de vigilancia física, auditar permisos sensibles, revisar exposición digital y proteger información crítica dentro de una bóveda cifrada y offline. Qué puedes hacer con SpyGuard: AirTag Hunter Pro: localiza rastreadores cercanos y detecta dispositivos sospechosos. EMF Sweep: analiza anomalías magnéticas y señales de campo cercanas. IR Detection: busca indicios de cámaras con iluminación infrarroja. Audio Sweep: inspecciona el entorno en busca de patrones acústicos anómalos. LiDAR Lens Hunter: usa sensores compatibles para descubrir reflejos y lentes sospechosas. Stalkerware Scan: revisa señales de software invasivo y apps de vigilancia. App Privacy Audit: analiza actividad y comportamiento de apps. Permissions Audit: identifica permisos sensibles y configuraciones débiles. WiFi Intel: examina dispositivos y actividad dentro de la red local. DNS Leak Test: comprueba fugas de resolución y exposición de tráfico. Certificate Inspector: revisa certificados y conexiones para detectar riesgos. Breach Guard: ayuda a vigilar exposición de credenciales y datos comprometidos. Metadata Stripper: limpia metadatos de imágenes antes de compartirlas. Secure Vault: guarda notas, fotos, PDFs y archivos en una bóveda cifrada con autenticación biométrica. Sweep Mode: ejecuta un barrido más amplio para una revisión integral. Training y Tutorial: aprende a usar cada módulo con un briefing guiado. Además, SpyGuard incluye: Bóveda segura completamente offline Cifrado local para contenido sensible Guardado de notas, imágenes, PDFs y archivos Organización por carpetas o categorías Búsqueda y filtros dentro de la bóveda Vista previa segura de documentos y fotos Informes y análisis orientados a privacidad real SpyGuard está pensado para periodistas, viajeros, ejecutivos, creadores, profesionales expuestos y cualquier persona que quiera revisar su entorno físico y digital con más profundidad. La disponibilidad de algunas funciones puede variar según el modelo de iPhone, los permisos concedidos y las capacidades del hardware del dispositivo. Si tu privacidad importa, empieza a tratarla como una misión. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Orbot4 screens
SpyGuardIOS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Orbot at none against SpyGuardIOS's 1. Orbot also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (25% vs 0%). On price, rating and update cadence 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. SpyGuardIOS sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $49.99 per year. Orbot asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.0 for Orbot against 3.0 for SpyGuardIOS. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Orbot has 970 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 25% of Orbot's written reviews are positive against 0% of SpyGuardIOS's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Orbot ships an update monthly, SpyGuardIOS every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Orbot versus SpyGuardIOS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOrbotSpyGuardIOS
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (970 ratings)3.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews25.4% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings970 — better1
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size116 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThe Tor ProjectIMMOACTIVAT I ASSOCIATS SL

Customer experience

Orbot

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

SpyGuardIOS

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

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

SpyGuardIOS

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Orbot

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

SpyGuardIOS

Subscriptions1
  • 1 Año SpyGuardPRO3 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Orbot free?
Orbot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SpyGuardIOS free?
SpyGuardIOS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Orbot or SpyGuardIOS?
Orbot and SpyGuardIOS are both rated 3.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 970 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Orbot or SpyGuardIOS have ads?
SpyGuardIOS shows ads; Orbot does not.
Which is updated more often, Orbot or SpyGuardIOS?
Orbot ships an update monthly, and SpyGuardIOS every 3 weeks. Most recently, Orbot was updated on October 9, 2026 and SpyGuardIOS on October 12, 2026.

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