Reviews of Orbot: Tor for Android

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List of user reviews and ratings for Orbot: Tor for Android

Total ratings

3.99 (Rating count: 197,447)

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Review summary

User feedback is mixed: many find Orbot functional and privacy-enhancing with positive developer support and educational value. However, reliability issues after updates, IP leaks or misrouting, and geo-blocks in Iran and other regions are recurring concerns. Some users also report heavy data usage, battery drain, and heating, plus protocol or device-specific performance problems. Overall, Tor integration is valued, but performance and regional access remain major pain points.

Pros

Works as intended / generally functional for many users
Improves security / privacy via Tor
Positive developer support / community feedback (appreciation for developers)
Educational value for learning about privacy and Tor
Tor-enabled features / VPN-like functionality

Cons

Not reliably functioning after updates / some updates break compatibility
IP leaks / geolocation showing Tehran / IP not properly masked
High data usage, battery drain, and device heating reported by users
Geopolitical restrictions / government blocks ( Iran, Russia, RF) limiting access
Some protocols are slow or there are device-specific performance issues (e.g., certain devices like Samsung S25 Ultra)

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User Reviews

Recent rating average: 3.70

All time rating average: 3.99

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23% (67)

Date	Author	Comment
2026-08-01	mo*****	best vpn
best vpn
2026-07-29	Ju*****	I rate most every app way to low, this app is beyond amazing! This is the app you want and have been looking for! Literally THE BEST at keeping your privacy private. Why settle for less? Download the best.
I rate most every app way to low, this app is beyond amazing! This is the app you want and have been looking for! Literally THE BEST at keeping your privacy private. Why settle for less? Download the best.
2026-07-26	Hi*****	Props to you Tor, love the work you're doing. Wish I knew about this earlier.
Props to you Tor, love the work you're doing. Wish I knew about this earlier.
2026-07-25	حس*****	Sometimes a little bit of ق و فر و ناز کردن 😅
Sometimes a little bit of ق و فر و ناز کردن 😅
2026-07-22	Mu*****	This application didn't make any difference and failed to work. Despite claims about proxy and VPN, it didn't function, and checking the IP address on the portal showed no change.
This application didn't make any difference and failed to work. Despite claims about proxy and VPN, it didn't function, and checking the IP address on the portal showed no change.
2026-07-21	Ta*****	Sapotage privacy
Sapotage privacy
2026-07-20	Ji*****	No longer connects. Not sure if it is the app or my recent phone update, but Tor VPN works and this doesn't.
No longer connects. Not sure if it is the app or my recent phone update, but Tor VPN works and this doesn't.
2026-07-17	Ye*****	Even though Facebook is blocked in Myanmar, people can still use it. 🙂👌🫶
Even though Facebook is blocked in Myanmar, people can still use it. 🙂👌🫶
2026-07-15	al*****	exelent connection I have with Tor
exelent connection I have with Tor
2026-07-15	Ac*****	this is a good app
this is a good app