# Private Browser vs Onion Browser

The clearest difference is rating: Onion Browser at 4.6 against Private Browser's 3.7. Onion Browser also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 months). Private Browser's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Private Browser sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Onion Browser sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Onion Browser holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Onion Browser has 206 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Private Browser's written reviews are positive against 85% of Onion Browser's.

Private Browser ships an update every 3 months, Onion Browser every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Private Browser | Onion Browser |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-browser-web-browser/id1661034319/reviews) | **[4.6 (206 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onion-browser-deep-web-proxy/id6478085370/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **206** |
| Positive reviews | 76.2% of reviews | **84.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 42 MB | 89 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Unicorn VPN LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1513310581) | [Secure cypher Solutions](https://appshunter.io/developer/1731713292) |

## What reviewers say

### Private Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-browser-web-browser/id1661034319)

Browse the web privately and securely with a built-in VPN. Enjoy ad-free browsing, protect your IP address, and encrypt your internet traffic. Offers advanced privacy tools and a distraction-free experience.

**Highlights:** Built-in VPN, Private browsing, Ad blocker, Encrypts web traffic, Hides IP address, No-logs policy

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly + Free Trial | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $29.99 | per month |
| Monthly Browser Subscription | $37.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $149.99 | per year |
| Yearly: Private Browser | $299.99 | per year |


### Onion Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onion-browser-deep-web-proxy/id6478085370)

Browse the web privately and securely with advanced features like ad blocking and VPN integration. Access the Darknet and deep web with confidence, while also monitoring your phone's performance and system health.

**Highlights:** Private browsing, VPN integration, Ad and tracker blocking, Darknet and deep web access, Phone performance analytics, Encryption and security

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Safari Extension, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| weekly subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Onion Browser Weekly Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly subscription | $8.99 | per month |
| Yearly subscription | $17.99 | per year |
| Onion Browser Yearly Premium | $34.99 | per year |
| Lifetime premium subscription | $14.99 | one-time |
| Onion Browser Pro for Lifetime | $17.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Private Browser free?

Private Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Onion Browser free?

Onion Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Private Browser or Onion Browser?

Onion Browser is rated higher. Private Browser averages 3.7 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Onion Browser averages 4.6 from 206 ratings.

### Do Private Browser or Onion Browser have ads?

Neither Private Browser nor Onion Browser shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Private Browser or Onion Browser?

Private Browser ships an update every 3 months, and Onion Browser every 10 days. Most recently, Private Browser was updated on September 29, 2026 and Onion Browser on October 6, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*