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Onion Browser

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Spec sheet

Purpose
Onion Browser is a Tor-powered browser for iOS that routes browsing traffic through the Tor network.Read 7 Oct 2026 · github.com
Supported platforms
mobileRead 19 Sep 2026 · onionbrowser.com
Free plan
YesRead 19 Sep 2026 · onionbrowser.com
Support
The project's GitHub help page documents common problems, suggests force-quitting and reopening for loading issues, and links to issue tracking for known bugs.Read 7 Oct 2026 · github.com
Founded
2012Read 28 Sep 2026 · onionbrowser.com
Built-in VPN
NoRead 19 Sep 2026 · onionbrowser.com
Developer
The App Store identifies Mike Tigas as the developer, and the official site's footer identifies Tigas Ventures, LLC as the copyright holder.Read 7 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Funding
The official site accepts one-time donations through the app and lists Bitcoin, Ethereum, Monero, Zcash, and Liberapay as other options.Read 7 Oct 2026 · onionbrowser.com
iOS limitation
Apple requires iOS browsers to use WebKit, so Onion Browser cannot include its own Firefox Gecko web engine.Read 7 Oct 2026 · onionbrowser.com
Network restrictions
The App Store listing says the app might not work on networks with advanced restrictions and suggests trying bridges if it cannot connect.Read 7 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Onion sites
The browser can access .onion sites that are only accessible over Tor.Read 7 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Open source
The app is free and open source, and anyone may contribute, audit, or inspect its code.Read 7 Oct 2026 · onionbrowser.com
Performance
The App Store listing says browsing is much slower than a normal browser or VPN because traffic is encrypted and relayed through Tor.Read 7 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Potential leaks
The official site warns that iOS may route some traffic, including audio or video embeds, over the normal connection rather than Tor.Read 7 Oct 2026 · onionbrowser.com
Privacy policy
Onion Browser says it does not directly collect user activity data and does not use third-party analytics beyond what is built into iOS.Read 7 Oct 2026 · onionbrowser.com
Security settings
Users can adjust security for each website, and the official site says HTML5 geolocation features may be available unless Strict security mode is set.Read 7 Oct 2026 · onionbrowser.com
Tracker blocking
YesRead 19 Sep 2026 · onionbrowser.com
Tracking controls
The App Store listing says it can block scripts and automatically clear cookies and tabs based on user preferences.Read 7 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Traffic scope
Only traffic within the Onion Browser app is tunneled; other network traffic on the device continues over the normal connection.Read 7 Oct 2026 · onionbrowser.com

Plans and prices

Free Free Tor-powered browsing · .onion site access · Script blocking · Automatic cookie and tab clearing · Configurable security settings Read 19 Sep 2026 · apps.apple.com
Onion Browser Free iOS browser · Tor network routing · no charge Read 7 Oct 2026 · onionbrowser.com

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