Proton VPN: Fast & Secure 4+

Private Browser & IP Changer

Proton AG

    • Free
    • Offers In-App Purchases

Description

Proton VPN is the world's only free VPN app that is safe to use and respects your privacy. Proton VPN is created by the CERN scientists behind Proton Mail - the world's largest encrypted email service. Our fast VPN offers secure, private and encrypted internet access with advanced security features. Proton VPN also unblocks access to popular websites and streaming platforms.

Used by millions worldwide, Proton’s secure no-logs VPN offers 24/7 safe and private internet access, and does not record your browsing history, display ads, sell your data to third parties, or limit downloads.

Free VPN features available to all users:
• Unlimited data with no bandwidth or speed restrictions
• Strict no logs policy
• Bypass geo restrictions: smart protocol selection automatically overcomes VPN bans and unblocks censored sites and content
• Full disk encrypted servers protect your data
• Perfect forward secrecy: encrypted traffic cannot be captured and decrypted later
• DNS leak protection: we encrypt DNS queries to ensure that your browsing activity cannot be exposed through DNS leaks
• Always-on VPN/ kill switch offers protection against leaks caused by accidental disconnections

Premium VPN features:
• Access 6600+ high speed servers across 110+ countries worldwide
• Fast VPN: high speed servers with connections up to 10 Gbps
• VPN Accelerator: unique technology increases Proton VPN's speeds by up to 400% to give a faster browsing experience
• Unblock access to blocked or censored content
• Connect up to 10 devices to the VPN at the same time
• Ad blocker (NetShield): a DNS filtering feature that protects you from malware, blocks ads, and prevents website trackers from following you across the web
• Stream films, sports events, and videos on any streaming service (Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, BBC iplayer etc)
• File-sharing and P2P support
• Secure Core servers protect against network-based attacks with multi-hop VPN
• Tor over VPN provides automatic integration with the Tor anonymity network

Why Proton VPN?
• No personal data required to sign up
• Easy-to-use VPN app for iOS, iPadOS, visionOS, and tvOS
• Highest strength encryption for your connection makes it better than an internet proxy
• One tap “Quick Connect” to secure your internet connection, especially on public Wifi hotspots
• Unique VPN Accelerator technology increases your VPN speed by up to 400% for a faster internet connection
• Proton VPN's Secure Core architecture allows our secure VPN service to defend against network-based attacks
• We only use VPN protocols that are proven to be secure: WireGuard
• Independently audited by third-party security experts and we publish all results on our website
• Trusted open-source code that can be reviewed for security by anyone
• Data protection using AES-256 and 4096 RSA encryption
Join the privacy revolution
• Your support is important as it allows us to continue our mission to bring online freedom to people around the globe. Get our private VPN free today and enjoy fast VPN connections and a secure internet, from anywhere.

Experts’ opinion:

PCMag: “[Proton VPN’s] is a slick VPN with an excellent collection of advanced features, and it has the best free subscription plan we've seen. Few competitors can match its mix of affordability, features, and design. For all that, it gets a rare five-star rating and earns our Editors' Choice award”

Mozilla: “There are many VPN vendors out there, but not all of them are created equal. Proton VPN offers a secure, reliable, and easy-to-use VPN service and is operated by the makers of ProtonMail, a respected, privacy-oriented email service... As a company they have a track record of fighting for online privacy and they share our dedication to internet safety and security.”

What’s New

Version 5.9.0

- Note: this is the last release to support iOS 15. To continue receiving updates, please update the software on your device.
- Bug fixes and stability improvements

Ratings and Reviews

4.6 out of 5
37.9K Ratings

37.9K Ratings

The reaper of cookies ,

Good VPN but has an annoying issue

This is the undoubtedly the best free VPN you can find on the AppStore and I imagine it’s even better with paid options. Unlike a lot of other VPNs it even has a desktop version that’s just as good. I’ve used it for a while and haven’t had any major issues with it. Most other VPNs I’ve tried also slow your internet speed considerably but I’ve never had this issue even when connecting to far away servers. I live in the U.S. and have connected to Japan servers a few times and even then my internet speed is still fast enough to be functional. There is however a minor but really annoying issue I’ve encountered a few times. Sometimes when you change servers it will disconnect and then reconnect you to the same server in the same location. This is usually followed by a 20 minute wait timer. I understand that this wait timer isn’t in the premium version and that you can even pick locations with premium but regardless I feel like the change server button should always change servers. Lot of countries and some states have laws that restrict what users can access so you can see how this can be problematic when the change server button reconnects you to the same server in the same location. Other than this minor issue it’s a great VPN and I highly recommend it to anyone who is searching for a free VPN because it’s certainly the best one out there.

LexP305 ,

Read and learn what a VPN is, so you can know what preferences you are missing!

I have had Proton mail and Proton VPN for years. I read several reviews that were bad. Almost all was because the person just did not know where to look to change a preference or just does not know anything about how a VPN works. I have set up several profiles as to where I want to connect. Always use Secure Core. I like that I can change to any location, just by clicking on a profile I created. If one profile server speed is slow, I click on another. Guys, read the instructions and learn how a VPN works, it’s capabilities and how to customize it like you want it. Whatever VPN you use, make sure the servers are not in the U. S. And a country that is big on people’s right to privacy. Sad but true, the U.S is at the top of collecting, mining & spying. And I don’t support using VPN’s for criminal activities. I was an LEO for 27 yrs and I do not believe in just grabbing everyone’s metadata off their cells at a Super Bowl just because they can. Get a warrant!!

In closing, I tried dozens of VPN’s and then ran many security test over the years . Proton passes them all. The only way Proton will fail it’s customer base, is folding from political pressure. But I think these guys & girls work at Proton for a reason. And that reason is because privacy matters.

you’re not my supervisor! ,

Stellar service, app interface could be simplified.

First and foremost, Proton’s VPN service itself is great and it’s definitely worth purchasing a subscription. I am a paid subscriber, using Proton VPN on MacOS and iOS, and have a few suggestions about the application interfaces. It might be helpful to sort servers first by continent, and then group countries regionally. Many users may never use VPN access based in certain regions and sorting by continent first would simplify the search. I also think for countries with a lot of servers in different regions, additional regional categories (like states for US) might again assist with less scrolling to find what is sought. Finally, especially with the iOS app, the option to disable “always on VPN” would be appreciated to facilitate conservation of battery life more easily, as the VPN will often reconnect if switched up using the iOS toggles.

Proton offers servers in a truly impressive array of countries and I have found the service to be reliable and stable, and speeds to be plenty fast enough for my usage. Their free VPN service is also unparalleled and it’s wild that anyone finds fault with it.

App Privacy

The developer, Proton AG, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy.

Data Not Linked to You

The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:

  • Contact Info
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Privacy practices may vary, for example, based on the features you use or your age. Learn More

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