VPN Express 2.2.0

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CNET Editors' review

by: CNET staff on October 20, 2012

From the name, you might think VPN Express is another VPN connectivity client. But you'd be wrong. VPN Express is a VPN, but only between your iOS device and the VPN Express servers. Through that server, your location and identity can be masked. Think of it as a proxy server for your iDevice. Installation is quick and the free app includes 300MB of traffic (one shot only) after which you pay for data transfers either in GB or in days used.

VPN Express can be used to hide your online identity and also to access sites that might be blocked in your area or by your provider for some reason. The connection uses 128-bit encryption (good but not great) and is quite fast, but there is a delay while accessing a site or service directly that is noticeable occasionally. Still, to reach sites you can't normally reach, or to keep your identity private, VPN Express is a good alternative to standard Web-based proxy services.

We used VPN Express without a hitch to access sites all over the Web, and in some countries where access to some sites is controlled or blocked, this is a solid workaround. The data rates are not cheap once you get in the habit of using VPN Express, but for casual users it may be a solid alternative. The ease with which VPN Express works, and the protection it offers, will be highly appealing for some users.

Publisher's Description

From Bestsparks:

+++300MB VPN data for FREE!+++Superfast Gigabit Tier-1 network+++Unblock all restricted websites & VOIP (Facebook, YouTube, Skype)+++Auto-setup all your devices (iPhone, iPad, iTouch) with only one account in a minute!WHAT IS IT?VPN is a 128-bit encrypted tunnel between your device (computer, iPhone/iTouch/iPad) and one of our servers.WHY HAVE A VPN ACCOUNT?If you want a total Internet traffic anonymizing experience, a VPN account is the best way to go - theres no IP numbers to configure into the webapps, and no software to install - just set up the VPN and its done! Other features include, but are not limited to:-Bypass websites that are blocked in some countries/geographical regions.-Bypass Skype and other VOIP blocked in your area or by your ISP.-Grant access to restricted sites at work or at school even behind firewalls.-Assigns your computer a new IP address, hides your real IP to anonymize all web applications.-Security & anonymity with a secure encrypted connection between your computer and the Internet.-Protect your wireless (Wi-Fi) connection at home or at public Hotspots.-Virtual Firewall - Attacks are often directed at a known IP address.-International Internet Users - ISPs or some countries would like to prevent users from enjoying the Internet, with a USA IP there are no controls!-Unlike a proxy, you get secured connection for all programs you are using, (e.g ICQ, Email, FTP, News and anything that uses a Internet Connection)WHY USE VPN EXPRESS FOR YOUR VPN SERVICES?-Lowest Rates with 24x7 availability! 99% service up time! Beat any other competitors in market!-Optimized for iPhone/iPad/iTouch communication-Quality Network ensures your vpn service will be fast wherever you are in the world-You can try our VPN services out for FREE!WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY EVERYDAY: Mar 2, 2012 by DrRhysB"Excellent App! - I had tried several VPN plans before this & wasn't satisfied with the through-put consistency. VPN Express does exactly what, when, & how I need it for a very reasonable price. Best one out there!" Feb 27, 2012 by tjsmsmith"Awesome VPN! - We just got back from China for an adoption trip and we used this app all the time. After setting up the special setup for mainland China at home, it worked like a charm and we never had a problem with it. Nice price, too, for the permanent amount of data transfer. We used up the free part and got into the paid part but it didn't cost that much so will continue to use this VPN whenever I have the need." Jan 22, 2012 by Neil.D"100% Perfect. 100% of the Time - This is the best VPN solution I have used. It's on my Mac, iPad and iPhone and can be used simultaneously! The pricing plans are awesome as well. Saves me a bundle." Jan 11, 2012 by Anthony Martinez"Simple, efficient VPN. It just works. - Very easy to use with auto-configure setting. I use this all the time, and find it is great when traveling internationally or when I want greater wifi security in coffee shops. Recommended." Oct 17, 2011 by Computer Bear"VPN Express - This app is great. Skype was blocked at the hospital where my son was in the NICU. My family and friends could not always travel the 150 mile round trip with us to see the baby. The hospitals IT director was asked to unblock Skype several times. He would not. With this app I went around the firewall. I highly recommend this app."

What's new in this version: - Security improvement for downloading VPN profile- Fixed downloading VPN profile error when there is "+" in user name- Better prompt messages for auto configuration- Other accumulated bug fixes