# Onion Browser vs Private Browser Deluxe

The clearest difference is rating: Private Browser Deluxe at 4.5 against Onion Browser's 3.2. Private Browser Deluxe also leads on review sentiment (81% vs 41%) and ratings volume (14K vs 2.1K). Onion Browser's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Onion Browser sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Private Browser Deluxe sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Private Browser Deluxe holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Private Browser Deluxe has 14K ratings behind it against 2.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of Onion Browser's written reviews are positive against 81% of Private Browser Deluxe's.

Onion Browser ships an update monthly, Private Browser Deluxe every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Onion Browser | Private Browser Deluxe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onion-browser/id519296448/reviews) | **[4.5 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-browser-deluxe/id1008508212/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2.1K | **14K** |
| Positive reviews | 41.2% of reviews | **81.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 83 MB | 157 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Mike Tigas](https://appshunter.io/developer/519296451) | [Maple Media Apps, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1289801633) |

## What reviewers say

### Onion Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onion-browser/id519296448)

This app provides a secure and private way to browse the internet using the Tor network. It protects your privacy from trackers, secures your traffic on public Wi-Fi, and allows access to .onion sites. It also offers features to block scripts and clear cookies automatically.

**Highlights:** Browse internet over Tor, Protect privacy from website tracking, Secure traffic on insecure networks, Access .onion sites, Block scripts, Automatically clear cookies and tabs

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Onion Browser Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Onion Browser Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Onion Browser Tip | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and stable
- 🔒 Secure and private
- 👍 Recommended by Tor Project
- 💡 Customizable security settings

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnections and reconnections
- 🐛 Unstable and unreliable
- 🐛 Endless permission loops
- 🐛 Bookmarking issues
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly

**Reported bugs**

- Fails to connect to Tor network
- Crashes or freezes when switching apps
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- Inability to disable JavaScript completely

**Requested features**

- Add option to disable JavaScript
- Improve tab management and browsing experience
- Integrate with more privacy-focused search engines
- Allow setting custom default search engine


### Private Browser Deluxe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-browser-deluxe/id1008508212)

Browse the internet privately with a secure VPN and ad blocker. Download and store files securely, with options to hide them in a secret vault. Customize your experience with discreet app icons and choose your preferred search engine.

**Highlights:** Secure VPN, Ad blocking, Private file vault, Custom app icons, Download manager, Passcode/Touch ID protection

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

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Browser Deluxe+ | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Insider Offer - Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Browser Deluxe+ Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Browser Deluxe+ Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Private Browser+ Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Browser Deluxe+ | $4.99 | per month |
| Browser Deluxe+ Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Browser Deluxe+ Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Browser Deluxe+ \| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Insider Offer - Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Private Browser Deluxe+ Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Browser Deluxe+ \| Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Private Browser Deluxe+ Annual | $34.99 | per year |
| Browser Deluxe+ \| Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| Private Browser Deluxe + | $49.99 | per year |
| Browser Deluxe Plus | $49.99 | per year |
| Private Browser Deluxe Bundle | $129.99 | per year |
| Remove All Ads | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔒 Privacy and security features
- 🚀 Fast and efficient browsing
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paid features and subscriptions
- 📢 Intrusive and persistent ads
- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues

**Reported bugs**

- Bookmarks and downloads not working properly
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- Freezing and lagging on certain websites

**Requested features**

- Improved bookmark and tab management
- Customizable home page and settings
- Built-in ad-blocking or content filtering


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Onion Browser free?

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

### Is Private Browser Deluxe free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Onion Browser or Private Browser Deluxe?

Private Browser Deluxe is rated higher. Onion Browser averages 3.2 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Private Browser Deluxe averages 4.5 from 14K ratings.

### Do Onion Browser or Private Browser Deluxe have ads?

Private Browser Deluxe shows ads; Onion Browser does not.

### Which is updated more often, Onion Browser or Private Browser Deluxe?

Onion Browser ships an update monthly, and Private Browser Deluxe every 2 months. Most recently, Onion Browser was updated on September 22, 2026 and Private Browser Deluxe on September 24, 2026.

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