Comparison

DWN vs TOR Private Web Browser

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

Head to head
About

DWN

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DWN is the simplest Markdown reader you'll find. Maybe we'll make it fancy some day. Maybe we wont. But it'll never have in-app purchases or try to be more than it is.

About

TOR Private Web Browser

This browser prioritizes user privacy by automatically clearing all browsing data when sessions end. It offers features like temporary tabs, quick clearing of sessions, and optional biometric authentication for access.

Highlights
  • Temporary tabs
  • No browsing history
  • Quick session clear
  • Face ID/PIN authentication
  • App switching privacy
  • Save selected tabs (premium)
Features
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TOR Private Web Browser is a private browser for users who value control and privacy. All websites open in temporary tabs that exist only during the current app session. These tabs are never restored, never added to history, and are automatically removed when the app is closed or when quick clear is used. The app focuses on strict session boundaries, ensuring that no browsing data remains unless the user explicitly chooses to keep it. Temporary Browsing – All tabs are temporary by default – No browsing history or session restoration – Tabs are removed when the app is closed – Quick clear instantly removes the current session Quick Clear – Closes all temporary tabs – Removes all active session data – Leaves protected content unaffected Access Protection – Optional Face ID and PIN authentication – Authentication required on app launch and when returning from background – Web content remains inaccessible until verification Privacy on App Switching – Active content is blurred when the app goes to background – Tab previews are hidden in the system app switcher Premium Features Premium access unlocks advanced privacy controls: – Ability to save selected tabs between app sessions – Personalized space protected for the app owner Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MX2Td5MbiIyvdAzjCbanEH5s9sIn6mHsMZVKl2_pGIo/edit?usp=sharing Term of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tyZjKp8o0hXemM7PczD4mZKB1l1BxtTWBhymIvieX0Y/edit?usp=sharing

Screenshots

DWN4 screens
TOR Private Web Browser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DWN at none against TOR Private Web Browser's 3. DWN also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 11 days) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. TOR Private Web Browser sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. DWN asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DWN ships an update every 5 days, TOR Private Web Browser every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
DWN versus TOR Private Web Browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDWNTOR Private Web Browser
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (46 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—55.6% of reviews
Number of ratings—46 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 11 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.517.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB44 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperRichard RoschukENVIL TOV

In-app purchases

None

DWN

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

TOR Private Web Browser

Subscriptions2
  • Privacy Protection Premium$5.997 Days
  • Browser Premium$5.997 Days
One-time1
  • Private Browser Lifetime$119.99

Questions

Is DWN free?
DWN is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TOR Private Web Browser free?
TOR Private Web Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DWN or TOR Private Web Browser have ads?
Neither DWN nor TOR Private Web Browser shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DWN or TOR Private Web Browser?
DWN ships an update every 5 days, and TOR Private Web Browser every 11 days. Most recently, DWN was updated on October 28, 2026 and TOR Private Web Browser on October 31, 2026.

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