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CNET Editors' review
Hotspot Shield VPN is a free iOS app with a single aim: to protect your online presence. Even novice users will be pleased to navigate through the simple interface the app ships with, but in order to understand all the key aspects of the app, they will be tempted to access the help section, which offers a brief introduction on how the app works and what it provides.
However, security comes at a price, even though it shouldn't: during our testing, we got several error reports, which surely suggests the app needs some polishing work. Secondly, while we are amazed by the idea of being safe, we were kind of sad to find that the app is centered on purchasing monthly or annual subscriptions.
Meanwhile, first-time users can enjoy seven days of free protection and data compression provided by Hostpot Shield, which turned out to be very useful. Additional installation is required to get the Shield erected: as soon as you launch the app it will guide you to its Web site to download the profile you'll install on your iPhone, depending on whether you'd like to have the protection shield always on (recommended for novice users) or manually activated (for advanced users). But as soon as you have that profile installed, you'll notice the difference in Web page loading times. We liked the fact that Hotspot Shield cut down average loading times by more than 30 percent -- when it worked! (Sometimes we got an error message saying the iPhone wasn't connected to the Internet.)
Overall, Hotspot Shield VPN is a nice app that does a pretty decent job of protecting your privacy by compressing and encrypting Internet traffic to keep spies off your smartphone. However, as the aforementioned errors show, there is room for improvement, because you get exactly the same performance, even if you choose a subscription plan.
Publisher's Description
From AnchorFree:
++ World's most popular VPN with over 100 Million downloads worldwide!++ Calling ALL US & UK college students: Enter to win $50,000 in scholarship prizes and get Hotspot Shield for FREE for 1-year!Visit http://college.hotspotshield.com SAVE MOBILE DATA & MONEY ON YOUR MOBILE PHONE BILL BROWSE PRIVATELY & ANONYMOUSLY; AT SCHOOL, DORM, CAF, OR ABROAD ACCESS BLOCKED WEBSITES ANYWHERE MAKE YOUR COLLEGE LIFE MORE SECURE AND PRODUCTIVE. THIS APP IS FREE EXCLUSIVELY FOR STUDENTS. PROTECT YOURSELF FROM IDENTITY THEFT AVOID 3rd party TRACKING++ Recommended by CNET, PC WORLD, CNN and PC Magazine! "Control your Privacy and Security - I've now tried them all (VPNs) as I travel 200k miles each year. This is the only VPN that works consistently, especially in MENA and APAC. This is the only one with REAL support. This is the only one with malware protection. This is the only one with data compression, (saving me big money on data roaming). If you want privacy, security (& Pandora when you are outside the US), and data savings, then look no further. JMHO" Cster "Love it!!! - Thank you, creators of Hotspot Shield!!!! Now I can access US content abroad!!!!! Love it!!!!!" - XuxubeeFeatures: ENHANCED COLLEGE LIFE: keep all your web activities anonymous and private, share and communicate without leaving a trace, enjoy wi-fi security and privacy from your mobile devices. Connect anywhere safely, access and share content with your friends and classmates privately. Bonus: this app saves you money on your mobile data plan by compressing content!INTERNET SECURITY & PRIVACY: protect yourself while using Wi-Fi hotspots (VPN encrypts all traffic); protect your identity, your IP address and stop unwanted tracking. Share and communicate privately.SAVES YOU MONEY & DATA: Hotspot Shield Data Compression reduces data usage and will save you money on your mobile phone bill. This app saves up to 50% of your mobile data, which can be hundreds of dollars when travelling abroad.PROTECTS & NOTIFIES you of spam, phishing and rogue websites with protection from malware, spam, phishing and bots.GIVES YOU ACCESS to your favorite sites: Unblock any blocked content and services - get Facebook, Skype, YouTube, Twitter, Flickr, Netflix, Hulu, Pandora, VOIP and other services wherever you are: at work, school or while travelingTAKE FULL CONTROL: you can choose country IP to connect, change data compression levels, and if you want to start the VPN automatically or notFollow us onFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/hotspotshieldTwitter: @HotspotShieldAlso check out our desktop version: http://www.hotspotshield.comCollege students privacy challenge: http://college.hotspotshield.comThank you for all the support!
What's new in this version: Redesigned w/ students in mind: Share Privately. Connect Securely.Students get free services for a year with a .edu emailEnhanced malware protection & speed Check your data savings & protection status easilyChoose your country IP location Optimized for iPad Great new design
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"GREAT APP!!"
Version: Hotpot Shield VPN Best VPN for Wi-Fi Security, Privacy, Save Data and Unblock Sites 1.0.1
Pros
cheap subscription, data compression, access blocked sites, wi-fi security
Cons
haven't experienced any issues
Summary
Now I can finally watch my favorite shows on Hulu and Netflix overseas :). Thanks Hotspot Shield!!
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"Got to get this for sure!"
Version: Hotpot Shield VPN Best VPN for Wi-Fi Security, Privacy, Save Data and Unblock Sites 1.0.1
Pros
Love that I can watch my tv shows when I travel. Must have!
Cons
dont see any
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"Unlimited bandwidth for the win"
Version: Hotpot Shield VPN Best VPN for Wi-Fi Security, Privacy, Save Data and Unblock Sites 1.0.1
Pros
Easy to install
Data compression feature helps save on the iPhone data plan
Unlimited bandwidth
Gives access to US-only contentCons
Could not find any so far
Summary
I've been using their PC version for some while for accessing Netflix and Pandora when I'm traveling abroad for business. I'm so happy to finally have the iPhone app because now I'll be able to listen to Pandora when I'm traveling. This is huge!
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"Cool and Sleek, the iTunes store has a new superstar"
Version: Hotpot Shield VPN Best VPN for Wi-Fi Security, Privacy, Save Data and Unblock Sites 1.0.1
Pros
Compression, bandwidth savings, security, do I need to say more?
Cons
Not that I have been able to identify
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"Low-cost iPhone VPN safeguards and saves money"
Version: Hotpot Shield VPN Best VPN for Wi-Fi Security, Privacy, Save Data and Unblock Sites 1.0.1
Pros
Recognizes when you launch an app and need VPN.
Compresses images so you save on bandwidth and speeds up page loads
Hides your IP and encrypts your app and browser traffic
Unlimited bandwidth--most other iPhone apps are pay as you goCons
If you WANT your location to be known for certain apps that require your location to work, you will have to turn it off and turn it back on again.
Summary
Can't go wrong for .99 a month. In fact, if you are like me and don't have all you can eat data plan, this app will more than pay for itself just with the image compression.
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