Comparison

Onion Browser vs Scotland Yard Master

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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 **

About

Scotland Yard Master

This app enhances the Scotland Yard Master board game by providing digital tools for detectives. Track Mr. X's movements, analyze his past routes, and use your device's camera to scan for his proximity via radio waves. It offers an immersive, technologically advanced way to play the classic deduction game.

Highlights
  • Digital control center for detectives
  • Mobile phone tracking with radio wave indicators
  • Witness questioning at 3D landmarks
  • Analysis of Mr. X's previous moves
  • Mr. X's helicopter escape option
  • Helps track Mr. X's proximity to radio masts
Features
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*** The companion app to the board game Scotland Yard Master for 2–6 players, ages 10 and up (can only be used in conjunction with the board game!) *** IMPORTANT: The board game itself is not available in English! As many fans have imported the board game we’ve included the English language into the app as a fan service. Enjoy! Scotland Yard Master is the new development in the world-famous classic board game Scotland Yard, which was named Game of the Year in 1983. Together with the board game, this app offers a completely new and even more exciting way to play. The detectives are on the cutting edge of technology and even hotter on the heels of Mr X. They will find all the important information in the digital control centre: Which modes of transport has Mr X travelled by so far? When will he show himself again? What special actions can be used? You can select mobile phone tracking, for example, and point the smartphone or tablet’s camera at the four radio masts on the game board. Green, yellow or red radio waves will indicate whether or not Mr X is nearby. You can also question witnesses at important buildings across the city. The camera comes into play again, showing Tower Bridge, the Houses of Parliament and St Paul’s Cathedral in 3D. Witnesses will reveal whether Mr X is or has recently been there. Furthermore, the detectives can determine his possible locations by analysing his previous moves, or by measuring the distance between Mr X and the nearest radio mast. But if you think you’ve already got Mr X in the bag, you can think again. With his new escape option, the helicopter, he’s as cunning as ever. He can also win the game by reaching two of five pre-determined rendezvous points. The innovative combination of the classic board game and digital gaming fun guarantees an engrossing experience for the whole family!

Screenshots

Onion Browser4 screens
Scotland Yard Master4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Onion Browser at 3.2 against Scotland Yard Master's 1.0. Onion Browser also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 12 months) and ratings volume (2.1K vs 1). Scotland Yard Master's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Onion Browser holds the better App Store score, 3.2 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Onion Browser has 2.1K ratings behind it against 1, 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 19% of Scotland Yard Master's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Onion Browser ships an update monthly, Scotland Yard Master every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Onion Browser versus Scotland Yard Master: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOnion BrowserScotland Yard Master
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (2.1K ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews40.9% of reviews — better19.4% of reviews
Number of ratings2.1K — better1
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 12 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size88 MB149 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMike TigasRavensburger Verlag GmbH

Customer experience

Onion Browser

All ratings2,132 ratings
Positive52.4%
Neutral8.1%
Negative39.4%
Written reviews430 reviews
Positive40.9%
Neutral7.0%
Negative52.1%

Scotland Yard Master

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews72 reviews
Positive19.4%
Neutral8.3%
Negative72.2%

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

Scotland Yard Master

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Onion Browser

One-time3
  • Small Onion Browser Tip$0.99
  • Medium Onion Browser Tip$4.99
  • Large Onion Browser Tip$9.99
None

Scotland Yard Master

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Onion Browser free?
Onion Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Scotland Yard Master free?
Scotland Yard Master is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Onion Browser or Scotland Yard Master?
Onion Browser is rated higher. Onion Browser averages 3.2 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Scotland Yard Master averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Onion Browser or Scotland Yard Master have ads?
Neither Onion Browser nor Scotland Yard Master shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Onion Browser or Scotland Yard Master?
Onion Browser ships an update monthly, and Scotland Yard Master every 12 months. Most recently, Onion Browser was updated on October 21, 2026 and Scotland Yard Master on October 13, 2026.

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