# Secret Browser vs TOR Web Browser Dark Onion

The clearest difference is monetization model: Secret Browser at freemium against TOR Web Browser Dark Onion's subscription. Secret Browser also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.0) and review sentiment (75% vs 53%). TOR Web Browser Dark Onion's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Secret Browser sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and TOR Web Browser Dark Onion sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Secret Browser holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.5K and 3.1K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Secret Browser's written reviews are positive against 53% of TOR Web Browser Dark Onion's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 17, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Secret Browser | TOR Web Browser Dark Onion |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secret-browser/id337346574/reviews)** | [4.0 (3.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tor-web-browser-dark-onion/id1338492408/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2.5K | **3.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **74.8% of reviews** | 52.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Subscription |
| Size | 156 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.5 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Steve Ehrenberg](https://appshunter.io/developer/309728606) | [ONE FTS PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1721847730) |

## What reviewers say

### Secret Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secret-browser/id337346574)

Browse the web privately and securely. This app automatically clears your history, cookies, and cache, offering a clean interface and optional full-screen browsing. Enjoy fast browsing with WebKit and basic ad blocking.

**Highlights:** Automatic history, cookie, and cache clearing, Optional full-screen browsing, Fast WebKit rendering engine, Basic ad blocking, Tabbed browsing, Home and Lock reset options, Share sheet integration

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Recurring | $0.99 | per month |
| 3 Month Recurring | $2.49 | per 3 months |
| 1 Year Recurring | $4.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 🔒 Keeps browsing history private
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Great for secret/private browsing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Loses browsing data when exiting app
- 💸 Ads and in-app purchases
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Browsing history not fully cleared when exiting app
- Compatibility issues with iOS updates

**Requested features**

- Add bookmarking and tab management features
- Improve compatibility with older devices
- Implement ad-blocking capabilities


### TOR Web Browser Dark Onion

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tor-web-browser-dark-onion/id1338492408)

Experience secure and private internet browsing with this advanced TOR browser. Connect to the internet through nodes in over ten countries for enhanced anonymity and freedom. Enjoy a fast, ad-free experience that takes your online security to the next level.

**Highlights:** High privacy internet surfing, Connect from 10+ countries, Fast and private browsing, AdBlock included, Onion browser functionality, Maximum security

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Full version for one week | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Full version for one month | $9.99 | per month |
| Evil Onion Plus - Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Evil Onion Plus - 3 Months | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| Evil Onion Plus - Annual | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast browsing
- 🔒 Secure & anonymous
- 👍 Easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paid subscription required
- 🐛 Crashes & freezes
- ⏱️ Slow loading times
- 🔒 Privacy concerns

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription issues
- Compatibility problems
- Frequent crashes

**Requested features**

- Free version or trial period
- Improved stability & performance
- Better customer support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Secret Browser free?

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

### Is TOR Web Browser Dark Onion free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Secret Browser or TOR Web Browser Dark Onion?

Secret Browser is rated higher. Secret Browser averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while TOR Web Browser Dark Onion averages 4.0 from 3.1K ratings.

### Do Secret Browser or TOR Web Browser Dark Onion have ads?

Secret Browser shows ads; TOR Web Browser Dark Onion does not.

### Which is updated more often, Secret Browser or TOR Web Browser Dark Onion?

Secret Browser ships an update every 2 months, and TOR Web Browser Dark Onion every 2 months. Most recently, Secret Browser was updated on October 17, 2026 and TOR Web Browser Dark Onion on October 17, 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.*