# Lock Master vs Onion Browser

The clearest difference is price: Onion Browser at Free against Lock Master's $0.99. Onion Browser also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.8) and review sentiment (85% vs 50%). Lock Master's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Onion Browser is free to download; Lock Master costs $0.99 up front. Onion Browser sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Lock Master asks for nothing beyond the download.

Onion Browser holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Onion Browser has 206 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Lock Master's written reviews are positive against 85% of Onion Browser's.

Lock Master ships an update every 27 months, Onion Browser every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lock Master | Onion Browser |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-master/id348792868/reviews) | **[4.6 (206 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onion-browser-deep-web-proxy/id6478085370/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **206** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **84.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 27 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 17 MB | 89 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Patrick Q. Kelly](https://appshunter.io/developer/310068987) | [Secure cypher Solutions](https://appshunter.io/developer/1731713292) |

## What reviewers say

### Lock Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lock-master/id348792868)

Securely store and manage all your lock combinations in one place. Never forget a code for your bicycle, gym, or storage unit locks again.

**Highlights:** Store lock combinations, Manage bicycle lock codes, Track gym lock codes, Organize storage unit codes, Simple interface

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast browsing speed
- 🔒 Good for privacy
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 💡 Detailed analytics provided
- ✨ Convenience makes a difference

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐌 Slow loading times
- 🐛 Does not load pages
- 🐛 Repeatedly fails human verification
- 💰 Subscription required
- 🐌 Browser is laggy

**Reported bugs**

- Does not load any pages
- Human verification fails repeatedly
- Unable to connect after payment
- Cannot access onion/deep web

**Requested features**

- Improve loading speed
- Fix human verification issues
- Clarify free vs. paid model
- Enable access to onion/deep web


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lock Master free?

Lock Master costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Onion Browser free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Lock Master or Onion Browser?

Onion Browser is rated higher. Lock Master averages 3.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Onion Browser averages 4.6 from 206 ratings.

### Do Lock Master or Onion Browser have ads?

Neither Lock Master nor Onion Browser shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lock Master or Onion Browser?

Lock Master ships an update every 27 months, and Onion Browser every 10 days. Most recently, Lock Master was updated on October 16, 2026 and Onion Browser on October 15, 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.*