# Onion Browser vs NLua.Box

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NLua.Box at 100% against Onion Browser's 41%. NLua.Box also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). Onion Browser's advantage is ratings volume (2.1K vs 5). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

NLua.Box holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Onion Browser has 2.1K ratings behind it against 5, 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 100% of NLua.Box's.

Onion Browser ships an update monthly, NLua.Box every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Onion Browser | NLua.Box |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onion-browser/id519296448/reviews) | **[4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nluabox/id1458245348/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 41.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 88 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mike Tigas](https://appshunter.io/developer/519296451) | [Codefoco](https://appshunter.io/developer/630350794) |

## 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


### NLua.Box

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nluabox/id1458245348)

This application allows users to program on their mobile device using the Lua language. It provides a minimalistic environment for writing and running Lua scripts directly on their phone or tablet.

**Highlights:** Lua programming on device, Minimalistic interface, Run Lua scripts, Mobile development tool

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Onion Browser free?

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

### Is NLua.Box free?

NLua.Box is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Onion Browser or NLua.Box?

NLua.Box is rated higher. Onion Browser averages 3.2 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while NLua.Box averages 4.8 from 5 ratings.

### Do Onion Browser or NLua.Box have ads?

Neither Onion Browser nor NLua.Box shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Onion Browser or NLua.Box?

Onion Browser ships an update monthly, and NLua.Box every 6 days. Most recently, Onion Browser was updated on October 16, 2026 and NLua.Box on September 26, 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.*