Does Tor protect you on public WiFi?
Yes. The Tor browser protects your privacy to a greater extent compared to a VPN. When you connect to the tor browser right after a public WiFi, your data is encrypted including your IP address.
Can the Tor browser be tracked?
Encryption. Tor provides you with enhanced online privacy and encrypts your traffic, so your activity can't be traced directly back to you. Hides your IP address. The default settings of Tor will hide your IP, so nobody can see your real location.