# VPN by Private Internet Access

> Best IP Location Changer, Safe

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id955626407](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id955626407)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id955626407`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Private Internet Access, Inc.
- **Category:** Productivity
- **Rating:** 4.70 / 5 (149,238 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.35.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-31
- **First published:** 2015-05-24
- **Size:** 65 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-06
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/vpn-by-private-internet-access/id955626407)
- **Website:** [https://www.privateinternetaccess.com/](https://www.privateinternetaccess.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.privateinternetaccess.com/pages/privacy-policy/](https://www.privateinternetaccess.com/pages/privacy-policy/)

## Description

PIA VPN puts you in control of your online experience with unparalleled privacy features and ultra-fast servers. Trusted by Tom's Guide, TechRadar, and millions of users worldwide.

Top features include a 7-day free VPN trial, 10-Gbps servers across all 50 US states and 90+ countries for streaming, a no-logs policy, MACE ad-block, and cross-device support with one subscription. It also offers open-source apps, a smart kill switch, split tunneling, and the WireGuard protocol for speed and security.

## Rankings

- #2,649 — Overall
- #10 — ip
- #36 — best vpn
- #39 — internet
- #44 — tunneling
- #50 — free access

## Review summary

Users praise PIA for ease of use, speed, reliability, cross-platform support, and strong privacy at good value. Recurrent issues include post-update loading/login failures, credential resets after updates, intermittent device-specific connection problems, and inconsistent status indicators between UI elements and system settings. Overall satisfaction remains high among many users, but stability and UX inconsistencies are common pain points that warrant attention.

### Pros

- Easy to use and intuitive interface
- Fast, stable, and reliable connections
- Cross-platform compatibility across Linux, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android (and more)
- Strong privacy with no-logs policy
- Good value and affordable pricing, including long-term deals/packs

### Cons

- Login/authentication problems and spinner hangs (cannot log in)
- Updates can cause the app to fail loading or wipe credentials
- Occasional intermittent server connections on certain devices (e.g., iPhone)
- Inconsistent VPN status indicators between the widget and system settings

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id955626407)