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Free VPN for iOS and iPadOS

Defeat censorship and protect your online activity with our easy-to-use iOS app.

A free VPN, forever

No bandwidth limits, ads, or speed restrictions

Strict no-logs policy

Audited open source code

Protected by Swiss data privacy laws

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How to connect to Proton VPN in iOS and iPadOS

Step 1
Sign up(new window) for a Proton VPN account
Step 2
Download our free VPN app from the App Store(new window)
Step 3
Log in and connect to a server

Download our secure, free app for your iPhone or iPad

Proton VPN’s app for iOS and iPadOS protects your privacy and defeats online censorship.

No logs

Based in Switzerland, Proton VPN has a strict no-logs policy and does not collect any data that might compromise your privacy.

Unlimited bandwidth

Proton VPN is the only VPN service that places no data limits or bandwidth limits on Free users and does not show ads or sell your data.

Open source

Our iOS and iPadOS apps use open source code that anyone can examine and that has been fully audited by independent security professionals.

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No logs
No bandwidth limits
Open source
Based in Switzerland
Used by journalists and activists around the world

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Secure your iPhone or iPad with Proton VPN

Always-on VPN

Our Always-on VPN feature automatically re-establishes your VPN connection if it is unintentionally disconnected for any reason.

Battery efficient

In addition to OpenVPN, we support the IKEv2 protocol, which is native to iOS and therefore more power efficient, giving you up to 400% longer battery life.

Alternative routing

Defeat firewalls and censorship blocks by routing your connection through third-party networks.

Secure

DNS and IPv6 leak protection means your real IP address will never be accidentally exposed.

Easy to use

Quickly connect to the fastest free server for your location with our one-tap Quick Connect.

Swiss privacy laws

Proton VPN is based in Switzerland, where your data is protected by strong privacy laws.

Audited by experts

Our iOS app has been examined by independent security experts, and their report is available on the Proton VPN website.

Trusted

Proton is used by journalists and activists worldwide, supported by the European Commission, and recommended by the UN.

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A free and secure VPN for your iPhone or iPad

Always-on VPN to keep you safe and reconnect seamlessly
Alternative routing to defeat censorship
Strong encryption to keep your internet secure
Stay safe and secure on public WiFi

Upgrade to Proton VPN Plus for more features

To access even faster speeds, premium features, and support online privacy around the world, consider upgrading to a paid plan

Global network

Access over 1,400 servers in over 60 countries

Tor over VPN

Connect to the Tor network with a single tap and access onion sites

Exclusive Plus servers

Enjoy fast servers reserved for Plus users

NetShield Ad-blocker

Prevent malware, ads, and trackers from slowing down your browsing

BitTorrent support

Use BitTorrent without compromising your privacy

Secure Core VPN

Stay protected against advanced network-based attacks

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know Proton VPN can be trusted?

Proton VPN was founded by scientists who met at CERN and believe in transparency and peer review, meaning all our apps are open source and have been audited by security professionals. This same group of scientists also created Proton Mail, the world’s largest encrypted email service.

Proton is supported by the European Commission, recommended by the United Nations, used by journalists around the world, and relied on by activists in Belarus, Hong Kong, and Myanmar.

In order to actively support free speech globally, we have donated over $500,000 to organizations furthering online freedom and privacy, provided field training for journalists in Asia and Europe, and worked with Reporters Without Borders to fund the Berlin Scholarship Program for journalists. Learn more.

Why is Proton VPN the best free VPN app for my iPhone or iPad?

Proton VPN is the only VPN service to offer a free open source iOS app with no bandwidth limits, no ads or tracking, and no speed limits.

Which countries can I connect to for free?

Proton VPN offers servers to users with a Free plan in the United States, Netherlands, and Japan.