# Onion Browser vs Opera Browser with VPN

The clearest difference is rating: Opera Browser with VPN at 4.7 against Onion Browser's 3.2. Opera Browser with VPN also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (258K vs 2.1K). Onion Browser's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Onion Browser sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Opera Browser with VPN asks for nothing beyond the download.

Opera Browser with VPN holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Opera Browser with VPN has 258K 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 58% of Opera Browser with VPN's.

Onion Browser ships an update monthly, Opera Browser with VPN fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Onion Browser | Opera Browser with VPN |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onion-browser/id519296448/reviews) | **[4.7 (258K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/opera-browser-with-vpn/id1411869974/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2.1K | **258K** |
| Positive reviews | 41.2% of reviews | **58.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#26** |
| Size | 83 MB | 106 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) | [Opera Norway AS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1282065940) |

## 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


### Opera Browser with VPN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/opera-browser-with-vpn/id1411869974)

**Currently charting:** #26 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

This AI-powered web browser offers lightning-fast speeds, enhanced privacy with a built-in VPN, and an ad-free experience. Customize your interface and enjoy seamless one-handed browsing with intuitive gestures and a smart AI assistant.

**Highlights:** AI-powered browsing with Aria, Built-in private VPN, Native ad blocker, One-handed browsing design, Customizable wallpapers, Lightning-fast search

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and reliable
- 🔒 Blocks ads and crypto mining
- 👍 Customizable UI
- 💡 AI integration
- 🔋 Battery efficient

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 News pages keep popping up
- 🐛 Glitches with search bar and tab management
- 👎 Lack of reader mode and extensions
- 🔒 Security concerns due to Chinese ownership
- 💤 Forced new tabs on startup

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing and crashing issues
- Incompatibility with certain websites
- Download and file saving limitations
- Inconsistent ad blocking performance

**Requested features**

- Bookmark management
- Password sync across devices
- Keyboard shortcuts
- Webpage zoom
- Customizable dark mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Onion Browser free?

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

### Is Opera Browser with VPN free?

Opera Browser with VPN is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Onion Browser or Opera Browser with VPN?

Opera Browser with VPN is rated higher. Onion Browser averages 3.2 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Opera Browser with VPN averages 4.7 from 258K ratings.

### Do Onion Browser or Opera Browser with VPN have ads?

Opera Browser with VPN shows ads; Onion Browser does not.

### Which is updated more often, Onion Browser or Opera Browser with VPN?

Onion Browser ships an update monthly, and Opera Browser with VPN fortnightly. Most recently, Onion Browser was updated on September 30, 2026 and Opera Browser with VPN on September 30, 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.*