DTMFdec vs Orbot
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DTMFdec
This utility decodes DTMF tones, even in noisy conditions. It stores decoded numbers for easy actions like dialing, creating contacts, or copying to your clipboard for further lookup.
- Sensitive DTMF tone decoding
- Adapts to noisy environments
- Stores decoded numbers
- Dial number directly
- Create new contact
- Add number to existing contact
- Copy to pasteboard
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DTMFdec is a highly sensitive DTMF-tone decoder which dynamically adapts to noisy or quiet environments. Decoded numbers are stored in a list, from where you can perform actions like: • dial number • new contact with number • add number to existing contact • copy to pasteboard Especially the "copy to pasteboard" feature is useful when you want to lookup the number in your local phone directory or just google for it. DTMFdec is able to decode the following digits: 1234567890*#ABCD Watch a demo video on the web site https://dtmfdecoder.app/demo/
Orbot
This app provides a free and open-source Tor-powered VPN for enhanced internet safety and privacy. It allows users to browse the web over Tor, secure their traffic, and access .onion sites. While it offers increased privacy, users should be aware that browsing speeds may be slower than a standard VPN.
- Browse internet over Tor
- Secure traffic from insecure networks
- Access .onion sites
- Free and open-source
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Orbot is the original free and open-source Tor-powered VPN for iOS and macOS. Orbot helps you access the internet with more safety and privacy, and no extra cost to you. FEATURES: - Browse the internet over Tor. - Secure your traffic from insecure wireless networks and ISPs. - Access .onion sites that are only accessible over Tor. DISCLAIMERS: - Web browsing is much slower than through a normal VPN because your traffic is encrypted and relayed through the Tor network. - Orbot might not work on networks with advanced network restrictions. If the app does not connect, try using bridges (or a different type of bridge). - Use of Orbot is at your own risk; remember that sensitive data does not always belong on a mobile device. ** Orbot is free and open-source software. You can read more about Orbot and how to support development of Tor on iOS by visiting orbot.app **
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Orbot at Free against DTMFdec's $2.99. Orbot also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 25 months) and ratings volume (975 vs 5). DTMFdec's advantage is rating (3.4 vs 3.0) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.0). On review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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
Orbot is free to download; DTMFdec costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
DTMFdec holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Orbot has 975 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of DTMFdec's written reviews are positive against 25% of Orbot's.
DTMFdec ships an update every 25 months, Orbot monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DTMFdec | Orbot |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.4 (5 ratings) — better | 3.0 (975 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews — better | 25.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 975 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 25 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 119 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jérémie Blaser | The Tor Project |
Customer experience
DTMFdec
Orbot
Bugs and requests
DTMFdec
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Orbot
Reported bugs
4 issues- Fails to connect at 50% or gets stuck in a connection loop
- Causes Wi-Fi or mobile data connection issues
- Randomly disconnects without warning
- Onion Browser integration is unreliable
Requested features
4 requests- Add manual bridge configuration options
- Implement a kill switch to block internet access when VPN disconnects
- Improve compatibility with other iOS apps and services
- Provide more detailed connection logs and diagnostics
In-app purchases
DTMFdec
No in-app purchases
Orbot
No in-app purchases
