Onion Browser vs Mountainner
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 **
Mountainner
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Mountainner is an offline companion app for hikers and mountain lovers. Even without network access, you can explore famous peaks and use an offline compass for orientation. Key features: World peaks map: built-in data for 100 popular mountains, with zoom and pan support. Peak info cards: elevation, difficulty, and safety cautions. Offline compass: orientation support in weak-signal or no-network environments. Mountain check-ins: save photos, videos, notes, and voice memos on-site. Check-in list & detail view: review and share your memories. Multi-language support: Chinese, English, Spanish, and French. Privacy: No account required. No personal identity data collection. Check-in content is stored locally on your device only. Ideal for: Hiking Light alpine travel Trip memory logging Offline orientation support
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mountainner at none against Onion Browser's 3. Mountainner also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Mountainner asks for nothing beyond the download.
Onion Browser ships an update monthly, Mountainner weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Onion Browser | Mountainner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.2 (2.1K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 41.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2.1K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 83 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mike Tigas | Tiffany Quynh Le |
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
Mountainner
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
Mountainner
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Onion Browser free?
Is Mountainner free?
Do Onion Browser or Mountainner have ads?
Which is updated more often, Onion Browser or Mountainner?
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