Top 10 VPN Services for iPhone

January 25, 2019

Every iPhone user takes pride in owning one of the best gadgets and piece of technology on earth. Besides an excellent operating system, iPhone offers the best security that your phone can have. Every iPhone user is confident about the absolute safety of their data in their device. But what happens when your data comes in contact with the internet? Can anyone assure the safety of your files in every nook and corner of the massive web called the internet?

Let’s say that your iPhone is connected to the WiFi at a restaurant or airport. Are your web communications safe out there? The security and privacy of your data are only as strong as the credibility of the WiFi user/ owner. Your network traffic and passwords are vulnerable to the possibility of abuse. Here is where a VPN – virtual private network comes in. A VPN service can make sure that no one snoop around your data by masking your IP address and encrypting your data.

Here are 10 VPN services that are excellent at their job.

ExpressVPN

ExpressVPN is the best VPN service provider in the market and is miles ahead of all its competitors with thousands of servers. The high number of servers spread across in 94 countries ensures that high speed is provided all the time without fail. The very same feature makes ExpressVPN the top choice for video and audio streaming.

ExpressVPN pulls at all the stops in ensuring the privacy of the user. They are excellent in encrypting the data which essentially makes it invisible to everyone else. In fact, the identity of the user isn’t even logged by this service provider. However, they do log the date, user’s choice of location, and amount of data transferred in a day to keep track of their performance and to provide better service. But, as long as they do not keep a record of your IP address, you are safe from the risks.

Pros

30-day money back policy
256-bit advanced encryption
P2P and BitTorrent friendly
Unmetered bandwidth
User-friendly interface
Disconnect protection
Can be used for three devices simultaneously.
Great customer service
24/7 live chat to support users

Cons

Expensive
No free trial

NordVPN

NordVPN is not far behind from ExpressVPN in terms of features and security. This VPN service provider is adamant about security and privacy. They have a double VPN encryption which will protect your data. But it has come at the cost of high-speed. NordVPN has over 4000 servers spread across 62 countries. Even though they don’t offer a live chat option, their customer care is quick in terms of responsiveness and is satisfactory. They also have a zero log policy which ensures your privacy.

Pros

Flexible payment options including Bitcoin
Unlimited bandwidth
Supports P2P and BitTorrent
Custom software for iOS
Six devices can be connected simultaneously
Free proxy list
Blocks ads

Cons

Comparatively slower
Expensive
No live chat

Private Internet Access

Private Internet Access (PIA) is a budget-friendly VPN service that comes with a seven-day trial with money back guarantee policy. Even though PIA is known to be a popular choice among advanced users, it is slower than ExpressVPN and NordVPN. It has servers in only 25 countries which contributes to the lack of speed.

Despite the lack of high-speed, PIA is preferred by a lot of users due to the privacy and security offered. They have a zero-log policy which keeps you hidden from hackers. PIA website has instructions along with illustrations to help the users to navigate through their services. This is a VPN service that offers more features in Android than in iPhone.

Private Internet Access VPN Services for iPhone

Pros

Unmetered bandwidth
Ad-blocking
Multiple payment options including Bitcoin
P2P and BitTorrent friendly
Five devices can be connected simultaneously

Cons

The interface isn’t user-friendly

IPVanish

IPVanish is a suitable choice for advanced users and users who want to download a lot of content. Many of its features don’t come into the attention of beginners with simpler needs. That said, IPVanish comes with greater flexibility in terms of features. They also are rigid about their zero log policy in order to protect the privacy of users. The instructions given on the website ensures that iPhone users don’t struggle with configurations. Even though IPVanish is slower than ExpressVPN, it offers a reasonably high-speed.

Pros

Seven-day Money-back Guarantee
40,000+ shared IPs
Unmetered bandwidth
256-bit Advanced Encryption Standard (AES)
Unlimited server switching
BitTorrenting
Five devices can be connected simultaneously.
Multiple payment options including Bitcoin

Cons

Comparatively slower
No ad blocking
The interface is poorly designed

PureVPN

If you are an iPhone user who isn’t pleased with anyone storing your data, PureVPN is your choice. They are Hong-Kong based service provider where laws don’t demand data storing. PureVPN has a bunch of security protocols to ensure that the user’s IP address and data stay hidden. Advanced users are free to choose from these protocols that they think is the best. They have an excellent customer care team who is always available to support the users. There is a 24/7 live chat on the website.

Pros

750 servers in 141 countries
Advanced security protection
Split tunneling
No limits on bandwidth
User-friendly interface
P2P and BitTorrent friendly
Multi-payment options including Bitcoin
Five devices can be connected simultaneously

Cons

No ad blocking
Not suitable for using Netflix

TunnelBear

TunnelBear is popular for its security feature called ‘vigilant mode’. This feature ensures that your iPhone is never off-guard. When your iPhone isn’t connected to the VPN, the vigilant mode is activated to prevent the data from being vulnerable and remains activated until the connection is reestablished. It has servers in only 20 countries. Unlike other major service providers in the market, TunnelBear offers a free trial with limited data. But, you can earn more data every month by tweeting about this VPN service.

Pros

User-friendly interface
Good download speeds
Five devices can be connected simultaneously.
256-bit AES
Zero log policy
Unlimited bandwidth
Ad blocking and tracking

Cons

No P2P or BitTorrent
Only a few locations are supported

CyberGhost

CyberGhost is another VPN service provider that doesn’t log your data or browsing history. They generate a new user ID and password for every user to ensure security. It is one of the few good VPN services that offer a free version. But iPhone users are eligible for customer support only on paid plans. However, CyberGhost isn’t the best option for video streaming.

Pros

Free version
256-bit AES
Unlimited bandwidth and data
Anti-fingerprinting system
Accepts Bitcoin for payment

Cons

Data isn’t available in Asia and Latin America.
Slower than other VPN services.
Not suitable for Netflix
Displays ads on the free version

KeepSolid VPN Unlimited

KeepSolid VPN Unlimited is one of the most affordable providers with many flexible plans. When the name says ‘unlimited’, it is not for show. They have paid plans going up to 100 years. The infinity plan will get you unlimited services for a 100 years – a period that the company is ready to extend. KeepSolid has servers in over 70 locations including Africa, the Isle of Man, Mexico, South America, and Turkey. They also have some of the rare features including KeepSolid Wise which disguises your traffic as HTTPS traffic.

Pros

Good speed
Inexpensive
Five to 10 devices can be connected simultaneously as per the chosen plan

Cons

Doesn’t always work with Netflix

Golden Frog VyprVPN

Golden Frog VyprVPN is one of the companies that excel in the department of transparency. The privacy policy is easy to understand, and it explains the extent of information collected about the user as well as how long they possess this information. This VPN service provider is good at ensuring the privacy and security they claim in the disclaimer.

Pros

Good speed
Informative interface
Free trial
Two to five devices can be connected simultaneously as per the chosen plan.
BitTorrent

Cons

There are not many plans to choose from.
Some features aren’t available on iPhone

TorGuard VPN

TorGuard is one of the easily affordable VPN services in the market. They have over 3000 servers spread across 55 countries. It covers Africa and the Middle East as well. Every user will be receiving a static IP address with their subscription. But you will also get an opportunity to choose an IP address in the region of your choice for a fee. Like many top players in the VPN market, TorGuard also doesn’t store any information about its users including the traffic and log in.