iTransfer Pro vs Orbot
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iTransfer Pro
Easily transfer files between your device and cloud storage services like Dropbox, Box, and Google Drive. Supports FTP, SFTP, and FTPS servers with advanced authentication options. Manage, view, and share your documents and media files efficiently.
- Cloud drive integration (Dropbox, Box, OneDrive, Google Drive)
- FTP, SFTP, FTPS server support
- Private key authentication for SFTP
- File management (add, search, rename, move, delete)
- View and open various file types
- Email and share files
- Password protection
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iTransfer Pro is the Pro Version of iTransfer, the No. 1 App for file transfer on iPhone/iPad. Besides all the features available on iTransfer, the Pro Version has more features, which are essential to business and professional users, including Dropbox, Box, OneDrive, and GoogleDrive access. Supported features include: 1. Download files from your iCloud Drive. Save local files to iCloud Drive. 2. Upload/download files to/from FTP/SFTP/FTPS servers, DropBox, Box, OneDrive, and GoogleDrive. 3. Support both user name/password and Private Key authentication for SFTP. Support both PPK and PEM keys. Support importing keys from/exporting keys to iCloud Drive under iTransfer/keys folder. 4. Email files. 5. Manage files, including adding a folder, searching, renaming, moving or deleting files. 6. View supported files, including: PDF, DOC, EXCEL, PPT, image files, TXT, etc. 7. Open files using other Apps through “Open in”. 8. Play photo slideshows. 9. Playback music and videos. 10. Support launching with a password. 11. Print documents. 12. Share photos on Facebook, Twitter and Weibo. With its simple interfaces, iTransfer Pro provides the easiest way to transfer files on iPhone and iPad. If you have any questions, please visit: http://www.comcsoft.com/Portfolio/our_apps/iTransfer/iTransfer_overview.php.
Orbot
This app provides a free and open-source Tor-powered VPN for enhanced internet safety and privacy. It allows users to browse the web over Tor, secure their traffic, and access .onion sites. While it offers increased privacy, users should be aware that browsing speeds may be slower than a standard VPN.
- Browse internet over Tor
- Secure traffic from insecure networks
- Access .onion sites
- Free and open-source
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Orbot is the original free and open-source Tor-powered VPN for iOS and macOS. Orbot helps you access the internet with more safety and privacy, and no extra cost to you. FEATURES: - Browse the internet over Tor. - Secure your traffic from insecure wireless networks and ISPs. - Access .onion sites that are only accessible over Tor. DISCLAIMERS: - Web browsing is much slower than through a normal VPN because your traffic is encrypted and relayed through the Tor network. - Orbot might not work on networks with advanced network restrictions. If the app does not connect, try using bridges (or a different type of bridge). - Use of Orbot is at your own risk; remember that sensitive data does not always belong on a mobile device. ** Orbot is free and open-source software. You can read more about Orbot and how to support development of Tor on iOS by visiting orbot.app **
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Orbot at Free against iTransfer Pro's $5.99. Orbot also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (951 vs 81). iTransfer Pro's advantage is rating (4.2 vs 3.0). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases 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
Orbot is free to download; iTransfer Pro costs $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
iTransfer Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Orbot has 951 ratings behind it against 81, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of iTransfer Pro's written reviews are positive against 26% of Orbot's.
iTransfer Pro ships an update every 4 months, Orbot monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iTransfer Pro | Orbot |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $5.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.2 (81 ratings) — better | 3.0 (951 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 30.9% of reviews — better | 25.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 81 | 951 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 115 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ComcSoft Corporation | The Tor Project |
Customer experience
iTransfer Pro
Orbot
Bugs and requests
iTransfer Pro
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Orbot
Reported bugs
4 issues- Fails to connect at 50% or gets stuck in a connection loop
- Causes Wi-Fi or mobile data connection issues
- Randomly disconnects without warning
- Onion Browser integration is unreliable
Requested features
4 requests- Add manual bridge configuration options
- Implement a kill switch to block internet access when VPN disconnects
- Improve compatibility with other iOS apps and services
- Provide more detailed connection logs and diagnostics
In-app purchases
iTransfer Pro
No in-app purchases
Orbot
No in-app purchases
Questions
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