Comparison

Firefox Fast & Private Browser vs TOR Browser Private + VPN

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

Head to head
About

Firefox Fast & Private Browser

A fast and private web browser that protects you by default. It blocks trackers, offers private browsing, and provides tools to help you focus on content and manage your logins securely.

Highlights
  • Enhanced Tracking Protection
  • Private browsing mode
  • Page summaries
  • Built-in password manager
  • Reader Mode
  • Sync across devices
Features
Currently charting
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The internet. As it should be. Firefox is a fast, private web browser designed to protect you by default. Privacy is built in from the start, so you can focus on what matters instead of worrying about who’s watching. Why people choose Firefox: • Enhanced Tracking Protection – Blocks trackers by default to help stop companies from following you across the web. • Private browsing mode – Browse without saving your history, searches, or cookies. • Page summaries – Get the key points from long pages and move on faster. • Built-in password manager – Generate strong passwords, save them securely, and autofill logins when you need them. • Flexible search options – Choose your default search engine or switch search engines right from the search bar. • Reader Mode – Remove ads and clutter from articles so you can focus on what you’re reading. • Sync across devices – Pick up where you left off with synced tabs, bookmarks, and passwords when you sign in to your Mozilla account. Private by default Firefox is designed with privacy built in from the moment you start browsing. Enhanced Tracking Protection automatically blocks common background trackers, including social media trackers, crypto miners, and fingerprinters. When you want extra privacy, private browsing mode doesn’t save your history, searches, or cookies. Focus on what matters The web can be distracting. Firefox is designed to help you stay focused without making you manage everything yourself. Reader Mode clears clutter from articles, and picture-in-picture keeps videos visible while you multitask—without pulling focus from what you’re doing. Browse your way Customize Firefox to fit how you browse. Personalize your home screen with wallpapers and layout options, and choose your preferred search engine instead of being pushed into a single ecosystem. You can move the search bar to the top or bottom of the screen for easier one-handed browsing. Sign in to your Mozilla account to sync tabs, bookmarks, passwords, and browsing history across devices, so switching feels seamless. Built for people, not profit Firefox was created in 2004 by Mozilla as a faster, more private, and more customizable alternative to other browsers. Today, Mozilla remains a nonprofit and continues working to make the internet — and the time you spend on it — better. Learn more about Mozilla: https://www.mozilla.org Terms of Use: https://www.mozilla.org/about/legal/terms/firefox/ Privacy Policy: https://www.mozilla.org/privacy/firefox Latest news: https://blog.mozilla.org

About

TOR Browser Private + VPN

This app combines VPN and Tor network capabilities for enhanced online privacy and security. It allows access to .onion websites and offers advanced browser security features like ad blocking and JavaScript control. Choose between VPN speed or Tor's layered protection for anonymous browsing.

Highlights
  • VPN and Tor network integration
  • Access .onion and dark web sites
  • System-wide VPN
  • Block JavaScript
  • Ad Block
  • IP address masking
  • Encrypted connection
Features
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VPN + TOR Browser combines the power of both VPN and The Onion Router network. VPN + TOR Browser is the most secure and advanced application that allows you to choose between the speed of VPN connection and the additional layer of protection offered by the TOR network. This app ensures user privacy and anonymity in both VPN and TOR modes while using browser with security features such as Block JavaScript, Ad Block, Reject Active Content, Change User Agent, etc. VPN + TOR Browser features: • Connection to TOR network - all traffic will be tunneled over The Onion Router. • 7 unlimited VPN servers. • Fastest country option. • Robust IP vanish • System wide VPN. • Websites will not see your real IP address. • Strongly​ encrypted connection. • Access to .onion and dark web websites. • ISPs won't be able to trace you anymore. • No sign up is required. Information about the auto-renewable nature of the subscription: VPN+TOR BROWSER offers three auto-renewing subscription options: $9.99 per month with 3 days trial period. $19.99 per three months with 3 days trial period. $39.99 per year with 3 days trial period. These prices are for United States customers. Pricing in other countries may vary and actual charges may be converted to your local currency depending on the country of residence. The subscription will automatically renew unless turned off in your iTunes Account Settings at least 24 hours before current period ends. You can go to your iTunes Account settings to manage your subscription and turn off auto-renew. Your iTunes Account will be charged when the purchase is confirmed. If you subscribe before your free trial ends, the rest of your free trial period will be forfeited as soon as your purchase is confirmed. Privacy Policy: http://bit.ly/TOR-VPN-Privacy Terms And Conditions: http://bit.ly/VPN-TOR-Terms

Screenshots

Firefox Fast & Private Browser4 screens
TOR Browser Private + VPN4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Firefox Fast & Private Browser at none against TOR Browser Private + VPN's 8. Firefox Fast & Private Browser also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and rating (4.6 vs 4.2). 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. TOR Browser Private + VPN sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Firefox Fast & Private Browser asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Firefox Fast & Private Browser holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Firefox Fast & Private Browser has 217K ratings behind it against 2.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of Firefox Fast & Private Browser's written reviews are positive against 32% of TOR Browser Private + VPN's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Firefox Fast & Private Browser ships an update weekly, TOR Browser Private + VPN every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Firefox Fast & Private Browser versus TOR Browser Private + VPN: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFirefox Fast & Private BrowserTOR Browser Private + VPN
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (217K ratings) — better4.2 (2.3K ratings)
Positive reviews45.4% of reviews — better31.8% of reviews
Number of ratings217K — better2.3K
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
Best chart rank#26 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size363 MB85 MB
Age rating17++17
DeveloperMozillaAsian Turbo Limited

Customer experience

Firefox Fast & Private Browser

All ratings217,373 ratings
Positive91.8%
Neutral3.1%
Negative5.2%
Written reviews2,924 reviews
Positive45.4%
Neutral11.1%
Negative43.5%

TOR Browser Private + VPN

All ratings2,306 ratings
Positive80.4%
Neutral3.2%
Negative16.4%
Written reviews66 reviews
Positive31.8%
Neutral3.0%
Negative65.2%

User reviews

Firefox Fast & Private Browser

From 217K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and efficient
  • 🔒 Secure and privacy-focused
  • 👍 Great alternative to Chrome and Safari
  • 💡 Useful sync functionality across devices

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy and unstable, crashes frequently
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 👎 Cluttered and confusing UI, especially on iPad
  • 🤔 Lack of customization and extension options

TOR Browser Private + VPN

From 2.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast connection
  • 🔒 Secure browsing
  • 👍 Well-built UI

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes
  • 🔒 Requires subscription
  • ⚠️ Unreliable performance
  • 💰 Expensive subscription

Bugs and requests

Firefox Fast & Private Browser

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Images not loading properly
  • Incompatibility with certain websites and web apps
  • Keyboard issues and unexpected behavior when switching between apps
  • Sync issues and data loss when switching devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Improved bookmark management and organization
  • Built-in ad blocker or support for third-party ad blockers
  • Ability to rearrange tabs and customize the UI

TOR Browser Private + VPN

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Unable to connect to VPN
  • Subscription issues
  • Compatibility problems

Requested features

3 requests
  • More server locations
  • Free trial option
  • Improved customer support

In-app purchases

None

Firefox Fast & Private Browser

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

TOR Browser Private + VPN

Subscriptions8
  • VPN+TOR Weekly Subscription$3.997 Days
  • VPN+TOR Trial Subscription3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • VPN+TOR Monthly Subscription$9.491 Month
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  • VPN+TOR Pro Monthly3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • VPN+TOR 3 Months Subscription$19.993 Months
  • VPN+TOR Pro 3 Months3 Days trial$19.993 Months
  • VPN+TOR Annual Subscription$39.991 Year
  • VPN+TOR Pro Annual3 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Firefox Fast & Private Browser free?
Firefox Fast & Private Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TOR Browser Private + VPN free?
TOR Browser Private + VPN is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Firefox Fast & Private Browser or TOR Browser Private + VPN?
Firefox Fast & Private Browser is rated higher. Firefox Fast & Private Browser averages 4.6 out of 5 from 217K ratings, while TOR Browser Private + VPN averages 4.2 from 2.3K ratings.
Do Firefox Fast & Private Browser or TOR Browser Private + VPN have ads?
Neither Firefox Fast & Private Browser nor TOR Browser Private + VPN shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Firefox Fast & Private Browser or TOR Browser Private + VPN?
Firefox Fast & Private Browser ships an update weekly, and TOR Browser Private + VPN every 2 months. Most recently, Firefox Fast & Private Browser was updated on September 24, 2026 and TOR Browser Private + VPN on September 21, 2026.

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