Onion Browser vs UAPassportReader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Onion Browser
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.
- Browse internet over Tor
- Protect privacy from website tracking
- Secure traffic on insecure networks
- Access .onion sites
- Block scripts
- Automatically clear cookies and tabs
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Onion Browser is the original free and open-source Tor-powered web browser for iOS. Onion Browser helps you access the internet with more safety and privacy, and no extra cost to you. “The best Tor-related offering on iOS right now is Onion Browser” - The Daily Dot, October 14, 2015. Featured in: The New York Times, The Guardian, Salon, TechCrunch, Gizmodo, Boing Boing, Lifehacker, Macworld, The Daily Dot, & others. FEATURES: • Browse the internet over Tor: - Protect your privacy from website tracking - Secure your traffic from insecure wireless networks and ISPs - Access .onion sites that are only accessible over Tor. • Fight online tracking: block scripts and automatically clear cookies and tabs, based on your preferences. • And more privacy-enhancing features! DISCLAIMERS: - Web browsing is much slower than through a normal web browser or a VPN because your traffic is encrypted and relayed through the Tor network. - Onion Browser might not work on networks with advanced network restrictions. If the app does not connect, try using bridges (or a different type of bridge), force-quit, and then restart the app. - Use of Onion Browser is at your own risk; remember that sensitive data does not always belong on a mobile device. ** Onion Browser is free and open-source software. You can read more about Onion Browser and how to support development of Tor on iOS by visiting onionbrowser.com **
UAPassportReader
This app reads NFC chips from Ukrainian citizen passports and ID cards for international travel. It allows saving passport data in PDF format, promoting digital use over photocopying. Testing includes integration with banking back-end systems.
- Read NFC chip data
- Supports Ukrainian citizen passports
- Supports Ukrainian ID cards
- Save data as PDF
- Promotes digital passport use
- Banking system integration (testing)
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Додаток дозволяє зчитувати дані NFC-чипа паспорта громадянина України для виїзду за кордон і ID-карти громадянина України. Надано можливість зберегти дані в форматі pdf. Метою додатку є популяризація використання даних паспорта замість ксерокопіювання. У режимі тестування додано можливість інтегрування з back-end системами банків.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: UAPassportReader at none against Onion Browser's 3. UAPassportReader also leads on rating (3.5 vs 3.2) and update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly). Onion Browser's advantage is ratings volume (2.1K vs 11). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Onion Browser sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. UAPassportReader asks for nothing beyond the download.
UAPassportReader holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Onion Browser has 2.1K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 41% and 40% positive.
Onion Browser ships an update monthly, UAPassportReader every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Onion Browser | UAPassportReader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.2 (2.1K ratings) | 3.5 (11 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 40.9% of reviews — better | 40.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2.1K — better | 11 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 83 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mike Tigas | National Bank of Ukraine |
Customer experience
Onion Browser
UAPassportReader
Bugs and requests
Onion Browser
Reported bugs
4 issues- 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
4 requests- Add option to disable JavaScript
- Improve tab management and browsing experience
- Integrate with more privacy-focused search engines
- Allow setting custom default search engine
UAPassportReader
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Onion Browser
- Small Onion Browser Tip$0.99
- Medium Onion Browser Tip$4.99
- Large Onion Browser Tip$9.99
UAPassportReader
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Onion Browser free?
Is UAPassportReader free?
Which has better reviews, Onion Browser or UAPassportReader?
Do Onion Browser or UAPassportReader have ads?
Which is updated more often, Onion Browser or UAPassportReader?
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