Best Mobile VPN of 2024

CyberGhost

CyberGhost offers apps for Android and iOS, although some of its features, including a kill switch and the option to change VPN protocols, aren’t available on mobile. If you’ve already decided on CyberGhost for your other devices, then its mobile apps will do the job, but it may not be the best choice if you’re looking for a mobile-first VPN.

The app has a simple interface that will connect you to your closest server by default —and includes automatic public Wi-Fi protection —although you have the option to switch to a different server for faster streaming or connect to a specific region. You can set your favorite servers, and save trusted Wi-Fi networks that don’t require an encrypted connection. CyberGhost allows you to connect up to seven devices at a time.

As for security, CyberGhost protects your mobile data with 256-bit AES encryption, and publishes an annual Transparency Report. It’s based in Romania, and has a network of 6,100+ servers in over 60 countries, including its self-managed NoSpy servers.

Read our full CyberGhost review.

ExpressVPN

ExpressVPN is a well-rounded VPN with apps for a wide range of operating systems, including macOS, iOS, Windows, and Android devices, with a limit of five simultaneous connections. ExpressVPN offers several useful features, including split-tunneling, so you can decide for yourself which apps connect through the VPN and which don’t.

Other features include a multilingual interface that includes over 16 languages, and a built-in troubleshooting guide to help you navigate any issues without leaving the app. You can also get help from the customer support team via email or 24/7 live chat.

ExpressVPN has over 160 server locations in 94 countries, and it uses AES 256-bit encryption to keep your data safe. Plans range from $8.32 to $12.95 per month, and all come with a 30-day money-back guarantee in case you change your mind.

Read our full ExpressVPN review.

F-Secure Freedome

F-Secure is based in Finland and has prices that are based on the length of your subscription and the number of devices included. You can cover up to 3 devices for 1 year for $34.99, or get the “Family plan,” which includes 7 devices for $69.99. The 2-year plan will set you back $89.99, totalling $0.54 per device per month.

F-Secure Freedome VPN offers apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android devices, with built-in features to protect you on public Wi-Fi networks and from third-party trackers.

F-Secure has a long history in the industry, and has been producing internet security products since 1998. That being said, its server network is limited compared to some of the other VPNs on our list, with only 27 servers in 18 countries. It doesn’t allow torrenting or streaming, and has a logging policy that may deter privacy-conscious users.

Golden Frog VyprVPN

VyprVPN is a mobile-friendly VPN produced by Golden Frog, a long-running player in the internet security industry that’s based in Switzerland. It maintains its own servers (over 700 in 70+ countries), giving it additional control over speed and security. As for privacy, its no-logging policy has been independently audited by a third party.

VyprVPN supports all major operating systems and routers, with apps for Android and iOS that feature public Wi-Fi protection, a kill switch, split-tunneling, and more. It also offers its own proprietary VPN protocol, Chameleon™, along with other protocols like WireGuard®, IPSec, and OpenVPN, so you can choose between them.

Paid plans cost as little as $2.50 per month for a 2-year subscription, and come with a 30-day money-back guarantee and 24/7 live chat support. You also get broad support for streaming platforms, including Hulu, Netflix, and the BBC iPlayer.

Read our full VyprVPN review.

Hideman

Hideman VPN offers three pricing options: Free, Mobile, and Ultimate. The Free plan is limited to 4 hours of use per week, and comes with a data cap of 2 GB per month. The Mobile plan gives you unlimited bandwidth on your mobile devices, while the Ultimate plan extends that to your PC and other devices as well.

Hideman is based in the U.K. and keeps some logs for 14 days, so it may not meet the privacy standards you’re looking for in a VPN. However, it does use strong 256-bit AES encryption, and claims to unblock Netflix, Hulu, and other streaming platforms.

Apps are available for Android, iOS, and more, and include tools to block unwanted ads, including banner ads within apps and games. You can connect to servers located in 22 countries, and access 24/7 live chat support.

Hotspot shield

Hotspot Shield is one of the few major VPN providers to offer a free version, although it comes with several downsides, including a 500 MB daily data limit and built-in ads. For unlimited speed and privacy, you’ll want to get the Premium plan, which allows up to 5 simultaneous connections, or the Premium Family plan, which allows up to 25 simultaneous connections.

All paid plans come with access to 3,200+ servers in 80+ countries, plus 24/7 live chat support. You’ll also get malware and phishing protection, and an optional security suite that includes a password manager, spam call blocking, and identity theft protection.

Hotspot Shield is known for its high speeds and slick, modern app designs. You can use it on a range of devices, including Android, iOS, Windows, Smart TVs, and more. It also comes with a proprietary VPN protocol called Hydra for added speed and security.

Read our full Hotspot Shield review.

IPVanish

IPVanish supports unlimited devices, so this may be a good choice for users who want to install a VPN on multiple home and mobile devices. Its mobile interface is perfect for beginners, while providing additional features for those who want to dig a little deeper. One bonus feature is 250 GB of encrypted storage provided by SugarSync®.

You can download IPVanish on your Mac, Android, iPhone, and more. It has over 1,500 servers in 75 locations, all of which support P2P for fast and reliable downloading. You can also access customer support via email, phone, and 24/7 live chat.

IPVanish has a zero-logging policy, uses 256-bit encryption, and can unblock Netflix and other streaming platforms. It also provides support for mobile VoIP calls to help you stay in touch with friends and family over an encrypted connection.

Read our full IPVanish review.

KeepSolid VPN

KeepSolid Unlimited VPN is one of the few providers to offer a Lifetime plan for a single payment of $159.99. Of course, with VPN practices changing all the time, signing up for a 1-year or 3-year plan may be a safer bet. This will bring the rate down from $7.99 per month to as little as $2.22 per month for up to five devices or $3.33 per month for 10 devices.

KeepSolid Unlimited is available on iOS, Android, and Windows phones, plus a range of laptop and desktop devices. The mobile apps include a kill switch, the option to whitelist trusted networks, and five VPN protocols to choose from.

KeepSolid also produces several other products, including SmartDNS, which can help you unblock streaming content without the extra encryption that a VPN provides. You can test it out with a seven-day free trial, followed by a 30-day money-back guarantee.

Read our full KeepSolid VPN Unlimited review.

NordVPN

NordVPN offers mobile apps for iOS and Android devices to protect you on unsecured Wi-Fi networks and to hide your traffic from your ISP and the websites you visit. Either use the Quick Connect feature to find the fastest server near you, or manually connect to one of over 5,500 servers in 59 countries, sorted by distance or other factors.

NordVPN is based in Panama and has a strict no-logging policy that doesn’t collect your time stamps, bandwidth usage, IP address, or other session data. You can use this VPN on up to six devices at once for as little as $5.75 per month on a one-year plan. You’ll get 24/7 live chat support and a 30-day money-back guarantee if you aren’t satisfied.

Other features include Onion over VPN for added security, a kill switch, and dedicated P2P servers for faster downloading. Advanced users can purchase a static IP address that can be used to confirm your identity when accessing remote corporate servers.

Read our full NordVPN review.

Private Internet Access

Private Internet Access offers mobile apps for the iPhone and iPad, as well as Android devices. You can also install it on Linux, Windows, macOS, and more. PIA is especially useful for unblocking streaming platforms, with 3,300+ server locations in 32 countries around the world. It supports multiple VPN protocols and SOCKS5 technologies.

While its apps are fairly minimalist and don’t have a lot of features, you can connect up to 10 devices at once for well-rounded coverage at home or on the go.

Plans cost as little as $3.33 per month for one year, and PIA accepts payments via credit card, cryptocurrency, and even gift cards if you want to maintain your anonymity. They don’t offer live chat support, but you get a 30-day money-back guarantee in case you have any issues. They also have a fairly transparent no-logging policy.

Read our full Private Internet Access review.

PrivateVPN

PrivateVPN is based in Sweden, giving it strong privacy protections to go along with its no-logging policy. It promises a “one-click setup” on all of your devices, including laptops, tablets, smartphones, and more. You can even install it on your router to protect multiple devices at once without running into the six-device limit.

When it comes to the mobile app, it has a straightforward interface that protects your traffic over Wi-Fi connections and your cellular data network. You can view the app in Simple mode, which has little more than an On/Off button, or Advanced mode, which allows you to see more details about the servers you’re connecting to. View them by location, or choose a speciality server for Netflix or another streaming platform.

With prices ranging from $3.82 to $8.10 per month, this is one of the more affordable mobile VPNs out there, even if you only pay monthly.

ProtonVPN

If you’re going to opt for a free VPN, you won’t find much better than ProtonVPN, which has a long-standing reputation in the online security industry. It’s produced by the same team behind ProtonMail, and is based in Switzerland for maximum legal protection.

That said, the free plan limits you to one connected device and only three servers. You might find it suitable for occasional use, but not for streaming or gaming. Paying subscribers can access all available servers in 50 countries, with a limit of two to five devices.

The Basic plan costs $4 per month, while the Plus plan costs $8 per month. All plans are ad-free and have a strict no-logging policy, and use strong 256-bit AES encryption. It’s available to download on Android and iOS devices, as well as Windows PCs and routers.

Plus, all ProtonVPN apps are open source, which means you can verify their security yourself if you have the technical know-how.

Read our full ProtonVPN review.

Surfshark

Surfshark supports mobile devices, desktop computers, smart TVs, and more with no limit on simultaneous connections so you can ensure every device you use is covered. Its website has an in-depth guide to installation on various devices (with screenshots), so you don’t have to worry about setup, even if you’ve never used a VPN before.

Simply connect to the fastest server automatically or choose the one with the most advanced features. Static gives you the same IP address each time, while MultiHop routes your traffic through two servers in two different countries for extra protection. You can also turn on the CleanWeb tool to block unwanted ads and malware.

Surfshark also offers a kill switch, which blocks all of your traffic if you lose your VPN connection, and an option to override the GPS location visible to other apps.

Read our full Surfshark review.

TorGuard

TorGuard offers a Windows client, mobile apps, and more, although most reviews agree that it’s aimed at more experienced VPN users instead of beginners. TorGuard provides a range of advanced features, including a secure NAT firewall and proxy service.

Everyday users will benefit from AES-256 encryption, ad- and malware-blocking, and a choice between several VPN protocols. You’ll also get access to over 3,000 servers in 50+ countries, and can use TorGuard on up to eight devices at once.

TorGuard offers monthly, quarterly, and annual pricing plans, and has a seven-day free trial if you want to try it out before you buy. There’s a catch, though. You have to email them a bill from your current VPN provider to show that you’re serious about making the switch. Then, if you cancel with your old provider, you’ll get an extra 30 days free.

TunnelBear

TunnelBear is an intuitive, easy-to-use VPN app that uses an animated bear to help you understand what’s going on behind the scenes. Flip the switch and the bear will “tunnel” to a server location of your choice in one of 22+ countries around the world.

TunnelBear supports Android phones and tablets, iPhones and iPads, Windows PCs, and more. Use it on up to five devices at a time on the Unlimited plan, or subscribe to a Team plan to upgrade to five devices per user. There’s also a free plan, but with its 500 MB data limit, this is unlikely to be enough for the average mobile user.

If you choose TunnelBear, you’ll get 256-bit AES encryption, public Wi-Fi protection, a kill switch called Vigilant Mode, and more. TunnelBear has a privacy policy that’s easy to understand and it publishes annual security reports by independent auditors.

Read our full TunnelBear review.