# VPN Hotspot Shield: Secure VPN

> Fast & Unlimited Privacy VPN

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id443369807](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id443369807)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id443369807`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** AnchorFree Inc.
- **Category:** Productivity
- **Rating:** 4.60 / 5 (360,282 ratings)
- **Version:** 8.46.3
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-07
- **First published:** 2011-10-29
- **Size:** 164 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-14
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/vpn-hotspot-shield-secure-vpn/id443369807)
- **Website:** [https://www.hotspotshield.com](https://www.hotspotshield.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.hotspotshield.com/privacy-policy/](https://www.hotspotshield.com/privacy-policy/)

## Description

**Hotspot Shield VPN** provides fast, private internet access on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. With one tap, encrypt your connection, hide your IP address, and protect your online activity on public Wi-Fi. The app supports browsing, streaming, gaming, and everyday privacy with unlimited bandwidth, advanced VPN protocols, and a no-logs policy.

Premium subscribers get access to 1,800+ high-speed servers in 125+ locations across 80+ countries, automatic VPN connection, specialized modes for streaming and gaming, ad-free use, and connections for up to 10 devices. Flexible monthly, six-month, and annual plans are available, with a 45-day money-back guarantee.

## Rankings

- #1,231 — Overall
- #1 — hot spot
- #3 — wifi proxy
- #5 — vpn
- #18 — proxy
- #26 — open vpn

## Review summary

Reviews consistently praise stable, secure operation and usefulness for school/work Wi‑Fi, but multiple users report ongoing charges after cancellation, reliability issues, and lag or slow performance. Overall sentiment is mixed: many value its security and connectivity, while others warn about billing problems and inconsistent performance.

### Pros

- Reliable performance / works consistently
- Strong security and privacy (secure connection, no network spies)
- Useful for school/work Wi‑Fi
- Generally positive usability and ease of use

### Cons

- Billing continues after cancellation / charges after cancellation
- Not always reliable / does not always work
- Lag, high ping, and slow loading times in some scenarios

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id443369807)