# HMA Hotspot VPN & Proxy

> Change location, IP changer

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id675102189](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id675102189)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id675102189`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Privax
- **Category:** Productivity
- **Rating:** 4.60 / 5 (19,568 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.0.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-02-28
- **First published:** 2013-10-01
- **Size:** 98 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-06
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/hma-hotspot-vpn-proxy/id675102189)
- **Website:** [https://www.hidemyass.com](https://www.hidemyass.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.hidemyass.com/legal/privacy](https://www.hidemyass.com/legal/privacy)

## Description

HMA VPN helps protect your personal identity, keep snooping eyes off your online activity, and protect you on public Wi‑Fi. Join hundreds of thousands who trust HMA to keep data private and secure. It’s easy to set up on iPhone or iPad, offering secure web browsing and encrypted communications wherever you connect.

Key features include:
- Access to a global network of VPN servers for fast, reliable connections
- Change location and hide your IP with IPSec as the default protocol
- In-app account management and subscription purchases
- Favorite Server to save often-used locations
- 24/7 customer support and helpful in-app guidance
Note: Availability varies by region, with India not supported due to local regulations.

## Rankings

- #11,966 — Overall
- #16 — ip
- #29 — proxy
- #62 — modify
- #78 — best vpn
- #93 — server

## Review summary

Users praise HMA for long-term reliability and good performance once connected, plus value for longer subscriptions. However, recurring connectivity problems, update-related failures, nagging VPN profile prompts, and poor support severely affect reliability. Some accounts also report region/country assignment issues and IP exposure. Overall, HMA seems solid when it works but plagued by setup, update, and support-related challenges.

### Pros

- Long-term reliability: multiple users report it has worked for years and remains dependable when connected.
- Solid performance once connected: speeds are typically good and not a noticeable issue after the VPN connects.
- Cost/value for long-term plans: users save money by purchasing 3 months or a full year.
- Established reputation in the VPN space: several reviews mention a trusted brand with a history of functionality.

### Cons

- Frequent connectivity issues: many reviews describe not connecting, frequent disconnects, and internet cuts during reconnection.
- Update-induced problems: updates often cause connectivity to break, require VPN profile reinstallation, or present persistent setup prompts.
- Support unresponsiveness: customers report no responses from support and poor assistance.
- Persistent VPN profile prompts on iOS: users experience nagging prompts to install VPN profiles and failed configurations.
- Region/country selection problems: some reviews report incorrect country assignment or IP exposure despite subscription.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id675102189)