# Wake vs Onion Browser

The clearest difference is price: Onion Browser at Free against Wake's $0.99. Onion Browser also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.3) and review sentiment (85% vs 62%). Wake's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Onion Browser is free to download; Wake costs $0.99 up front. Wake sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Onion Browser sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Onion Browser holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Onion Browser has 204 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Wake's written reviews are positive against 85% of Onion Browser's.

Wake ships an update monthly, Onion Browser every 10 days. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wake | Onion Browser |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wake/id396566137/reviews) | **[4.6 (204 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onion-browser-deep-web-proxy/id6478085370/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **204** |
| Positive reviews | 62.4% of reviews | **84.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1 MB | 89 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Dave Thompson](https://appshunter.io/developer/396566140) | [Secure cypher Solutions](https://appshunter.io/developer/1731713292) |

## What reviewers say

### Wake

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wake/id396566137)

Remotely power on PCs, Macs, and servers with this networking tool. It supports Wake On Lan devices and provides a status indicator to show if machines are online or offline. Ideal for managing multiple computers or accessing them from afar.

**Highlights:** Remote PC, Mac, and server startup, Wake On Lan support, Machine status indicator, Automatic computer detection, Shake to wake functionality

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Medium/large network AddOn | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✅ Simple and intuitive interface
- 🎯 Reliable wake-on-LAN functionality when properly configured
- 🔧 Auto-detection feature for discovering devices on network
- 💰 Free or affordable pricing
- ⚡ Fast and effective once set up

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes when selecting IP address
- ❌ Doesn't work over cellular/3G networks reliably
- ⚠️ Limited to wired Ethernet connections, not WiFi
- 📚 Poor documentation and unclear setup requirements
- 🔌 Requires complex network configuration (port forwarding, static IPs)

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes when pressing '+' button
- Crashes when selecting IP address
- Auto-detection not finding devices consistently
- Doesn't work on iPad 2
- Buttons ('+' and edit) do nothing in some cases

**Requested features**

- Support for WiFi-connected devices
- Remote wake-on-LAN over cellular networks
- Configurable port settings for multiple devices
- Support for domain names instead of IP addresses
- NetBIOS name display in device list


### 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 | $17.99 | one-time |
| Onion Browser Pro for Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wake free?

Wake costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Onion Browser free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Wake or Onion Browser?

Onion Browser is rated higher. Wake averages 3.3 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Onion Browser averages 4.6 from 204 ratings.

### Do Wake or Onion Browser have ads?

Neither Wake nor Onion Browser shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Wake or Onion Browser?

Wake ships an update monthly, and Onion Browser every 10 days. Most recently, Wake was updated on September 23, 2026 and Onion Browser on September 23, 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.*