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When it comes to security and protecting your data, Apple ranks high. However, while iOS may have a reputation for being more secure, cybercriminals and hackers often target (and breach) iPhones and iPads. Having a virtual private network (VPN) dedicated to iPhone or iPad is worth the investment as a way to increase your security on the internet.
I have been reviewing a variety of top-level VPN providers in the past few weeks and evaluating why you should get a VPN in the first place. Many of the best VPNs for Windows or PC—including NordVPN and TunnelBear—already support for iOs devices as well as for the Mac OS. Here are some of the best VPNs for iPhones and iPads:
TunnelBear is a top choice for iOS users—with 4.6 rating on the App Store and almost 28,000 reviews. This is one of the simplest VPNs to setup and maintain, so if you want something you do not need a manual for, TunnelBear may be your best choice. The fee is $60 per year.
CyberGhost is a new addition in my research and I have found it has a good privacy policy, including a no logs feature for storing personal data. It also has a terrific price of $2.75 per month when you commit to three years, so $99 total with an impressive 45-day money-back guarantee.
For gamers, VyprVPN is considered to be one of the fastest VPNs. It also has excellent apps, including for the iPhone. The fee for Vypr is $80 yearly with only a short three-day trial. VyperVPN is based in Switzerland and my Benefits Of A VPN post explains the important features you want in a Virtual Privacy Network.
NordVPN is one of the most popular VPNs for Windows, MacOS, Linux—and iOS apps. It also has one of the best reputations in the industry and pricing to match: if you subscribe for three years, the cost is $2.99 per month (or $107.55 for the year). I like that the app lets you browse servers using a map. You can also connect up to six devices with a single account.
The Express VPN offers a 12-month plan for $12.95 per month, but that drops to $99.95 per year if paid annually. This is one of the more expensive options on this list, but Express VPN is one of the best reputations and service ratings. A single ExpressVPN subscription comes with easy-to-use apps for every device you own. Mac, Windows, Android, iOS, Linux, routers, and more. It comes with the industry standard 30-day money-back guarantee.
Private Internet Access (PIA) is another big player in terms of reputation and pricing. PIA offers a two-year special of $3.11 per month (with three months free), or $83.87 for two years. Their iOS app is straightforward after you login—pick a server and you are in their secure VPN tunnel to your destination website.
IPVanish is one of the faster VPN services I have reviewed. Its VPN server footprint of 1,300 VPN servers across 75 locations is part of how it maintains those speed ratings. IPVanish offers unlimited bandwidth on 10 simultaneous connections on multiple devices. The paid plan is $6.49 per month (or $77.99 annually) with a seven-day money-back guarantee.
