# Onion Browser vs VPN Proxy

The clearest difference is update cadence: VPN Proxy at weekly against Onion Browser's every 2 months. VPN Proxy also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.3). Onion Browser's advantage is ratings volume (13K vs 15) and review sentiment (51% vs 43%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Onion Browser sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and VPN Proxy sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

VPN Proxy holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Onion Browser has 13K ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 51% of Onion Browser's written reviews are positive against 43% of VPN Proxy's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Onion Browser ships an update every 2 months, VPN Proxy weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and August 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Onion Browser | VPN Proxy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onion-browser-private-vpn/id961073150/reviews) | **[4.6 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vpn-proxy-private-browser/id6469455194/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | **50.9% of reviews** | 42.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 111 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Falling Rain Software, Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1502422550) | [Meta Word](https://appshunter.io/developer/1612590054) |

## What reviewers say

### Onion Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onion-browser-private-vpn/id961073150)

Browse the web privately and securely with a virtual private network and Tor support. Enjoy fast, ad-free access to all websites, including onion sites, with no logs or tracking. Protect your data on public Wi-Fi and enhance your online privacy.

**Highlights:** Unlimited VPN access, Tor browser support, 100% log-free browsing, Ad-free experience, Secure web access, Onion website access

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VPN Unlimited Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| VPN + TOR Unblocked Browser | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| TOR VPN Encrypted Browser | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| VPN browser private & fast | $9.99 | per month |
| VPN + TOR Browser Ad Blocker | $10.99 | per 7 days |
| VPN Premium Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| TOR Browser Pro | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔒 Privacy and anonymity
- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 👍 Easy to use interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paid subscription required for full functionality
- 🔍 Inability to access certain websites
- 🌐 Inconsistent connection to Tor network
- 📢 Intrusive ads

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Subscription issues and inability to cancel
- Slow page loading speeds

**Requested features**

- More server locations for VPN
- Ability to customize search engines
- Improved compatibility with older devices


### VPN Proxy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vpn-proxy-private-browser/id6469455194)

This app provides a secure and private browsing experience by masking your IP address and encrypting your internet traffic. It offers unlimited bandwidth and data, with a simple one-tap connection to protect your online activity, especially on public Wi-Fi.

**Highlights:** Unlimited time, data, and bandwidth, No registration or login required, No user logs saved, One-tap VPN connection, Enhanced online privacy, Public Wi-Fi protection, Secure connection to other networks

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Shield Weekly Vip | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Shield Weekly Vip | $12.99 | per month |
| Shield Yearly Vip | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Onion Browser free?

Onion Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is VPN Proxy free?

VPN Proxy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Onion Browser or VPN Proxy?

VPN Proxy is rated higher. Onion Browser averages 4.3 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while VPN Proxy averages 4.6 from 15 ratings.

### Do Onion Browser or VPN Proxy have ads?

Neither Onion Browser nor VPN Proxy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Onion Browser or VPN Proxy?

Onion Browser ships an update every 2 months, and VPN Proxy weekly. Most recently, Onion Browser was updated on September 26, 2026 and VPN Proxy on August 12, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*