Orbot is a free, open-source app by Guardian Project that routes mobile device traffic through the Tor network. On Android it supports per-app routing, letting you send only specific apps through Tor, and provides access to .onion hidden services. On iOS it works as a companion app alongside Onion Browser.
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Orbot
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Targeted
A targeted-tier tool. Built for a real, capable adversary. Overkill for everyone below. Threat levels
Our take
For mobile Tor access, Orbot is the practical standard. The per-app routing on Android is the standout feature: you can push a sensitive app through Tor without slowing everything else down. The honest trade-off is that Tor is inherently slower than a direct connection, and on iOS the architecture is more limited than on Android. If you want .onion access or traffic-analysis resistance on a phone and are willing to accept slower speeds, Orbot is the right pick.
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C score 50
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