# Onion Browser vs sipcall

The clearest difference is rating: sipcall at 4.2 against Onion Browser's 3.2. sipcall also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3). Onion Browser's advantage is ratings volume (2.1K vs 9) and review sentiment (41% vs 25%). On price, update cadence, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

sipcall holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Onion Browser has 2.1K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 41% of Onion Browser's written reviews are positive against 25% of sipcall's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Onion Browser ships an update monthly, sipcall every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Onion Browser | sipcall |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onion-browser/id519296448/reviews) | **[4.2 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sipcall/id1501305137/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | **41.2% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 83 MB | 116 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Mike Tigas](https://appshunter.io/developer/519296451) | [Backbone Solutions AG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1500915688) |

## 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


### sipcall

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sipcall/id1501305137)

This SIP client allows mobile users to utilize their landline number on the go. It offers features like push notifications for battery efficiency, call recording, and HD voice codecs. The app is free for existing customers and integrates with Microsoft 365 contacts.

**Highlights:** Push notifications for battery life, Background app execution, HD voice codecs, Call recording, Microsoft 365 contact integration, Video telephony

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Onion Browser free?

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

### Is sipcall free?

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

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

sipcall is rated higher. Onion Browser averages 3.2 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while sipcall averages 4.2 from 9 ratings.

### Do Onion Browser or sipcall have ads?

Neither Onion Browser nor sipcall shows ads.

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

Onion Browser ships an update monthly, and sipcall every 6 weeks. Most recently, Onion Browser was updated on September 27, 2026 and sipcall on September 17, 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.*