iPrivateBrowser vs ORSurf
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
ORSurf
Browse the web privately and securely with a fast, stable, and modern browser. It supports dark web browsing, video playback, and file downloads while preventing traffic leaks. Enjoy a clean UI and a free trial before subscribing.
- Fast and stable browsing
- Modern WebKit engine
- Darkweb ".onion" sites support
- Video playback & file downloading
- Disabled WebRTC for privacy
- Clean and simple UI
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Fast, modern, stable and functional anonymous browser. It allows you to keep your privacy while browsing. ■ App features ■ • Fast and stable; • Clean simple yet powerful UI; • Based on modern WebKit engine; • Darkweb ".onion" sites support; • Video playback & files downloading; • Disabled WebRTC to prevent traffic leaks; • Try before you buy – free trial period available for every subscription plan. ■ Versions ■ • Client 0.4.6.9 • OpenSSL 1.1.1m • libevent 2.1.12 • lzma 5.2.5 • zstd 1.5.1 ■ Terms, Privacy, Subscription ■ Use of ORSurf is billed on a subscription basis ("Subscription(s)"). A Subscription can be taken out per month or per year. Your Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. You can manage your Subscription, cancel anytime, or turn off auto-renewal by accessing your iTunes Account Settings after purchase. 3 days free trial period available for the first-time Subscriptions. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a Subscription. • Terms and Conditions: https://bit.ly/ORSurfTerms • Privacy Policy: https://bit.ly/ORSurfPrivacyPolicy ■ IMPORTANT ■ • This product is produced independently from the Tor® anonymity software and carries no guarantee from The Tor Project (https://www.torproject.org) about quality, suitability or anything else. • This product do most to provide but cannot guarantee you ABSOLUTE anonymity and/or ABSOLUTE privacy during its usage.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: iPrivateBrowser at free with in-app purchases against ORSurf's subscription. iPrivateBrowser also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 8 months). ORSurf's advantage is review sentiment (43% vs 31%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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
Both are free to download. iPrivateBrowser sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and ORSurf sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
iPrivateBrowser holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 18 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 31% of iPrivateBrowser's written reviews are positive against 43% of ORSurf's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
iPrivateBrowser ships an update every 2 months, ORSurf every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iPrivateBrowser | ORSurf |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (14 ratings) — better | 3.7 (18 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 31.4% of reviews | 43.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 14 | 18 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 8 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Shmoopi LLC | Sergey Smirnov |
Customer experience
iPrivateBrowser
ORSurf
In-app purchases
iPrivateBrowser
- pro version$0.99
ORSurf
- Monthly Plan3 Days trial$2.491 Month
- Annual Plan3 Days trial$22.991 Year









