Using Orbot on Android to protect IP address instead of VPN

Using Tor can indeed provide a higher level of anonymity compared to VPNs, as your traffic is routed through multiple servers. However, I personally don’t like the idea of browsing the web via the Tor network without using the Tor browser. Both using Tor and a reliable and private VPN provider like Mullvad or IVPN can hide your web traffic from your ISP and hide your real IP address to the servers you connect to.

If your main concern is anonymity, and you want to have maximum privacy, using the Tor browser with bridges is great. Also, I wouldn’t recommend accessing sensitive accounts via the Tor network, as it could potentially reveal your identity.

What’s your personal threat model? And what level of privacy or anonymity you desire? By understanding your goals, you can make better decisions on tools and practices.