Comparison

iPrivateBrowser vs Proxy

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

iPrivateBrowser

A private and secure mobile browser offering TOR integration, ad-blocking, and customizable settings for enhanced online privacy. Enjoy a faster, more secure browsing experience with features like unlimited tabs and passcode protection.

Highlights
  • TOR Integration
  • Ad-Blocking
  • Passcode Protection
  • Unlimited Tabs
  • SSL Encryption
  • User-Agent Switching
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iPrivateBrowser is a privacy-first web browser built from the ground up to keep your browsing safe, private, and anonymous. With built-in Tor integration, ad blocking, and HTTPS-Only mode, you're in complete control of your online privacy. PRIVACY BY DEFAULT Every browsing session is private. No data is stored between sessions, no tracking, no telemetry, no data collection — ever. Enable "Clear Data on Exit" to automatically wipe all browsing data when you leave the app. TOR INTEGRATION Route your traffic through the Tor network for maximum anonymity. Your IP address is hidden from every website you visit. Access .onion hidden services directly. WebRTC is automatically blocked when Tor is enabled to prevent IP leaks. Traffic is encrypted through multiple relay hops worldwide. AD & TRACKER BLOCKING Built-in content blocking powered by EasyList and EasyPrivacy removes ads and trackers before they load. Pages load faster, your browsing stays private, and fallback rules ensure protection even when offline. HTTPS-ONLY MODE Automatically upgrades all connections to HTTPS. Insecure HTTP connections are blocked unless you explicitly allow them. Onion sites are correctly exempted. PRIVATE TAB MANAGEMENT Visual tab switcher with screenshot previews. Swipe to close tabs. Your open tabs are encrypted at rest, and wiped automatically when Clear Data on Exit is enabled. Close all tabs with a single tap. APP LOCK Protect the browser with PIN or biometric authentication — Face ID, Touch ID, and Optic ID are all supported. Configurable auto-lock timeout. After 10 failed attempts, all data is wiped for security. FULL DEVICE SUPPORT Optimized for iPhone and iPad. Full landscape support with responsive layouts. External keyboard shortcuts. VoiceOver accessibility throughout. Available in 38 languages. ADDITIONAL FEATURES • Bookmarks and favorites with search • Find in Page • Reader Mode for distraction-free reading • Pull to refresh • Custom search engine selection (DuckDuckGo, Startpage, Brave, Google) • Pop-up blocking • JavaScript toggle Your data stays yours. Browse the web on your terms with iPrivateBrowser.

About

Proxy

Access the internet privately and anonymously using a Tor-powered browser. It masks your IP address, clears cookies automatically, and blocks tracking scripts. Browse securely without revealing your identity.

Highlights
  • Tor-powered internet access
  • Masks real IP address
  • Automatic cookie and history clearing
  • Blocks third-party cookies and tracking scripts
  • User agent spoofing
  • Tor bridges configuration
Features
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The best and most reliable app to stay anonymous and private on the web! Onion is a Tor-powered browser that lets you access the Internet privately, anonymously and secure from your iOS device. Using the Tor network, Onion hides your real IP address and gives you the ability to browse all sides of the Internet without revealing you identity. Features: • Internet access tunneled over the Tor network • Websites do not see your real IP address • Change IP address with a tap • User agent spoofing • Clear cookies, history and cache automatically • Block third party cookies or all cookies • Block scripts and content that can be used for tracking (DNT headers) • Tor bridges configuration Important note: • Web browsing through Tor anonymization network is significantly slower than a non-tunneled browser. This is a small price to pay to keep your identity safe & protected. • This product uses the Tor distributed networks, is produced independently from the Tor(r) anonymity software and carries no guarantee from The Tor Project about quality, suitability or anything else.

Screenshots

iPrivateBrowser4 screens
Proxy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: iPrivateBrowser at Free against Proxy's $2.99. iPrivateBrowser also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 3 months). Proxy's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 3.9) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On review sentiment, ads and device support 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

iPrivateBrowser is free to download; Proxy costs $2.99 up front. iPrivateBrowser sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Proxy asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Proxy holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Proxy has 77 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 31% of iPrivateBrowser's written reviews are positive against 28% of Proxy's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iPrivateBrowser ships an update every 2 months, Proxy every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
iPrivateBrowser versus Proxy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriPrivateBrowserProxy
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating3.9 (14 ratings)4.5 (77 ratings) — better
Positive reviews31.4% of reviews — better27.8% of reviews
Number of ratings1477 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB54 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperShmoopi LLCKonstantinos Papadakis

Customer experience

iPrivateBrowser

All ratings14 ratings
Positive64.3%
Neutral21.4%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews156 reviews
Positive31.4%
Neutral9.0%
Negative59.6%

Proxy

All ratings77 ratings
Positive88.3%
Neutral2.6%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews36 reviews
Positive27.8%
Neutral8.3%
Negative63.9%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

iPrivateBrowser

One-time1
  • pro version$0.99
None

Proxy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iPrivateBrowser free?
iPrivateBrowser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Proxy free?
Proxy costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iPrivateBrowser or Proxy?
Proxy is rated higher. iPrivateBrowser averages 3.9 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Proxy averages 4.5 from 77 ratings.
Do iPrivateBrowser or Proxy have ads?
Neither iPrivateBrowser nor Proxy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iPrivateBrowser or Proxy?
iPrivateBrowser ships an update every 2 months, and Proxy every 3 months. Most recently, iPrivateBrowser was updated on October 2, 2026 and Proxy on September 30, 2026.

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