Lantern: Fast, Secure VPN

Name: Lantern: Fast, Secure VPN
Rating: 3 (5 reviews)
Author: Brave New Software Project, Inc

By: Brave New Software Project, Inc App

Nonprofit. Open source. Fast.

Overview

Version:

9.1.18

Last updated: 2026-08-07

Features & Capabilities

A nonprofit building tools for an open internet

We're a nonprofit with one mission: keeping the internet open for everyone, everywhere. We've spent 12 years developing connection technologies in the world's most demanding network environments. Every Pro subscription directly funds access for people who need it most.

Most "free" VPNs want your email before you've even tried them. We don't. No account. No credit card. Just download and connect.

Your server, your rules

Want zero middlemen? Host your own VPN server on infrastructure you control. Your traffic, your hardware, your rules. Setup takes minutes.

Or connect through Lantern's global network. Either way, you're in control.

Engineered for reliability

We've spent 12 years building connection tools for the hardest network conditions on the planet. That work shows up everywhere: more protocols than typical VPNs, smarter routing, fewer dropped connections. When standard approaches don't work, Lantern has alternatives ready.

Privacy you can verify

• Open source code, publicly available • Strict no-logs policy • Strong encryption on all connections • Nonprofit structure with transparent funding

Honest about what VPNs do

We don't sell fear. VPNs protect your privacy and help you access the internet freely. No hype. Just protection that works.

Pro features

• Unlimited data • Connect up to 5 devices • Built-in ad blocking • Premium server access • Private Server hosting at no extra cost

Why a nonprofit VPN?

We're funded by subscriptions, not by selling data or running ads. We're accountable to our mission, not shareholders.

• 12+ years of proven reliability • Tested in demanding environments worldwide • Research-driven development • Community-supported and mission-focused

Free plan available

Try Lantern without creating an account or entering payment info. Just download and connect. Pro subscriptions unlock unlimited data and directly support accessible internet worldwide.

Try the VPN built by a nonprofit that believes in an open, accessible internet for everyone.

Service availability may vary by region due to local regulations.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App

By:

Brave New Software Project, Inc

Rating:

3.00

(5) 0.50

Version:

9.1.18 Last updated: 2026-08-07

Version code:

889082611

Creation date:

2020-01-31

Compatible devices:

Size:

186.51MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-08-24

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 562,646 ▲ 13,201

Other rankings

#69 in secure keyword 37 ▲ 10

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Contact the developer

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Developed by:

Brave New Software Project, Inc

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/lantern-fast-secure-vpn/id1457872372

Website:

https://lantern.io

User Reviews

Many Lantern users report stability and connectivity problems on iOS, especially after iOS 26.4. Repeated issues include inability to connect, automatic disconnections/loops, and startup crashes. Some users also encounter no internet access and billing/refund frustrations. A subset notes the app works and performance is fast when connected, and support occasionally resolves issues. Overall, reliability is inconsistent and users are requesting fixes from developers.

Pros

Some users report Lantern is fast and useful when it functions.
Some reviewers note positive experiences with support resolving issues.
A subset mentions positive sentiment like 'Best VPN, always works for me' when the service is running.

Cons

iOS 26.4 update breaks connectivity: can't connect, auto-disconnects, and endless loop.
App crashes on startup or closes unexpectedly after launching.
No internet connection / cannot connect even after starting the app.
Billing and refund issues with slow/no refunds and poor customer support.
Occasional server-selection problems (auto-selecting Singapore) that fail to unblock.