# Onion Browser vs PDF Scanner

Onion Browser and PDF Scanner both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 49% of Onion Browser's written reviews are positive against 0% of PDF Scanner's. Onion Browser also leads on ratings volume (13K vs 244) and device support (4 vs 1). PDF Scanner's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 PDF Scanner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Onion Browser against 4.4 for PDF Scanner. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Onion Browser has 13K ratings behind it against 244, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 49% of Onion Browser's written reviews are positive against 0% of PDF Scanner's.

Onion Browser ships an update every 2 months, PDF Scanner every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Onion Browser | PDF Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onion-browser-private-vpn/id961073150/reviews) | **[4.4 (244 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-scanner-editor-and-reader/id6748354307/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 244 |
| Positive reviews | **48.5% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 111 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Falling Rain Software, Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1502422550) | [Zintex OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1879518122) |

## 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


### PDF Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-scanner-editor-and-reader/id6748354307)

Easily convert various file types, including documents, images, and spreadsheets, into high-quality PDFs. This app allows you to combine multiple files, organize pages, and share your creations directly from your mobile device.

**Highlights:** Convert files to PDF, Import from various sources, Combine multiple files, Organize and preview pages, Built-in document viewer, Share and print PDFs

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Onion Browser free?

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

### Is PDF Scanner free?

PDF Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Onion Browser or PDF Scanner?

PDF Scanner is rated higher. Onion Browser averages 4.3 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while PDF Scanner averages 4.4 from 244 ratings.

### Do Onion Browser or PDF Scanner have ads?

Neither Onion Browser nor PDF Scanner shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Onion Browser or PDF Scanner?

Onion Browser ships an update every 2 months, and PDF Scanner every 3 weeks. Most recently, Onion Browser was updated on October 21, 2026 and PDF Scanner on October 18, 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.*