Orbot: Tor for Android

A Google user

A great way to secure your browsing and works especially well with OrFox and other privacy oriented browsers (when they're working). Unfortunately, as of today (9/3/19) the key browsers are non-functional, which seems to be a periodic problem... Privacy is still a bit of work.

A Google user

To be honest its all on the processing speed of the user's phone and internet connection. The moment I purchased a good phone with reliable service I've never had an issue. You should always delete it when your done, including anything you downloaded while using it. It's a great experience if you know what your doing. Most people dont even use all the setting properly. I love this and love how it doesn't even have to be a third party app. Gooood orbot!!!!

A Google user

Still has issues. Fails to start sometimes and gets stuck. Normally requires a force stotlp, or a restart of the device to work right. Same goes for shutting it down. Fails to stop properly, and when it does, it crashes. It sometimes requires a force stop while running to get it to stop running in VPN mode when it's not on, which has always been an issue, but was escalated with the last update in September.

A Google user

Orbot used to be a great free VPN, unfortunately now it either completely interrupts my connection or does not start at all. I have tried uninstalling and reinstalling. I have also cleared the cache several times. Nothing seems to work. I hate to do it, but I am uninstalling this app. I will try it again in a few months. Maybe the bugs will be worked out by then.

Bob Smith

Update, goes dormant a few minutes after you start it. Can I just have an older version that works properly. It'll start, but once you close the app it just doesn't work. This is what happens when devs continually tweak apps. Why can't we leave well enough alone. And have working apps Works once, then it needs to be Uninstalled then reinstalled. Works great when you use it once, rather bothersome if you want to use it more. Developer's really need to fix what they broke.

A Google user

The concept is great. Set'n'forget Tor. The app itself is great, or it would be if I didn't have to clear the data/cache every time I try to restart my connection to Tor. It gets stuck at "Starting..." Every time I try to start after having stopped it or on boot. If you all fix this it'll be a definite 5-star rating from me.

Confused Screaming

Personally, I absolutely love this app, as it lets me access anything with free reign. A perfect app, but it has some flaws, which, while minor, affect the experience ever so slightly. 1. Slow connection time - The app takes some time to connect at times, but this is acceptable for how well it works. 2. Random disconnects - At times, the app may randomly disconnect me from it, which cuts my connection to the blocked app/s I'm trying to access. Other than these flaws, this app is perfect. :)

A Google user

When it works, its great. The first start after install goes fine, as long as I leave it running and wifi stays connected. As soon as it stops or drops the wifi signal, it hangs at the "starting" screen. The only thing I've found to fix it is reinstalling. Have tried force stopping and restarting the phone to no avail. Have also tried switching identities and servers.

Amir M. Sajedian

After the recent updates (finally) which added the ability to request and adding bridges without headaches, it deserves a 5-star rating. Albeit it still has small quirks, like not being able to scroll through "Paste Bridges" box under "Use Custom Bridges" when virtual keyboard is showing, or having to turn "Use Bridges" off & on to access the options.

A Google user

Very disappointing. Even with 'sleep when no wifi' selected it hangs up or won't connect at all once I'm back in range. Also periodically disconnects for no apparent reason, hangs on 'starting' and I find I'm having to jump through a million captcha hoops to browse pages that were never an issue before. In all instances I'm forced to uninstall/reinstall to fix. I really expected a better quality product.