Comparison

Orbot vs AF

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

AF

Features
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Note Cards is a professional flashcard learning tool built on the principle of Active Recall from cognitive science. Master Active Recall. Note Cards transforms scientific learning into a seamless, offline iOS experience. No distractions, just pure focus. Core Features and Technical Implementation: · Active Recall Training — The flip-to-reveal interaction pattern forces your brain to actively retrieve memories, proven to be over fifty percent more effective than passive reading. · Quantified Learning Analytics — Each card independently tracks correct and incorrect attempts with automatic deck-wide accuracy calculation, enabling data-driven learning decisions. · Randomized Spaced Review — Cards are shuffled each session, combined with accuracy data to identify weak areas, delivering efficient spaced repetition effects. · Session-Level Performance Metrics — Real-time tracking of accuracy and error rates per study session, quantifying your learning return on investment. · Localized Data Security — Local persistent storage via UserDefaults, zero network dependency, ensuring complete privacy of your learning data. Ideal For: - Language Learners: systematic vocabulary and grammar acquisition - Students: efficient review of key concepts and formulas - Professionals: continuously updated industry knowledge and terminology Technical Architecture: Native SwiftUI development, iOS 17 plus support, Swift 5.9, purely local operation, zero third-party dependencies.

Screenshots

Orbot4 screens
AF4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Orbot at 4 against AF's 1. Orbot also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Orbot versus AF: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOrbotAF
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (971 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews25.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings971 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size119 MB0 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperThe Tor Project晓 郭

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

AF

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Orbot

No in-app purchases

None

AF

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Orbot free?
Orbot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AF free?
AF is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Orbot or AF have ads?
Neither Orbot nor AF shows ads.

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