# ESET VPN — Secure & Private VPN App

> Secure and private VPN for encrypted internet access and anonymity. (iPhone/iPad app by ESET, spol. s r.o..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eset-vpn/id6463002278 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [ESET, spol. s r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/409990169)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 502 App Store ratings · 57 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 55 MB
- Languages: German (Germany), Arabic, Bulgarian, Danish, American English, Estonian, Finnish, Canadian French, Greek, Hebrew and 28 more
- Released: 2023-11-15
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: subscription
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eset-vpn/id6463002278/reviews.md

## What is ESET VPN?

ESET VPN requires a paid ESET subscription

ESET VPN is an easy-to-use app that allows you to establish a secure connection when using public and private networks. Simply connect to a location in the VPN app and your device will be assigned a new IP address. Your online traffic is then secured and encrypted in real time, preventing unwanted tracking and data theft and allowing you to stay safe with an anonymous IP address.



HOW TO ACTIVATE:

1. Purchase an ESET HOME Security Premium, ESET HOME Security Ultimate, or ESET Small Business Security subscription.
2. Create or log in to your ESET HOME account. Your subscription will be automatically added to your account.
3. In ESET HOME, start the "Add protection" process and choose whether to activate VPN for yourself or someone else.
4. If you're activating VPN for yourself, you'll be directed to a download page with setup instructions and your activation code. If you're setting it up for someone else, they'll receive an email with a link to a download page that also includes their activation code.



WHY CHOOSE ESET VPN?

• Rely on the powerful encryption of your online traffic
Stay safe from the pitfalls of online space. ESET VPN keeps your connection private and your online traffic encrypted. We use an AES-256 cipher with an SHA-512 algorithm for authentication and a 4096-bit RSA key.

• Say goodbye to bandwidth restrictions
Enjoy unlimited access to online content.

• Stay anonymous with our no-logs policy
We don't collect or store any logs or data from your online activities, so your information stays where it should—with you.

• Access VPN servers in over 70 countries
Connect to over 450 secure servers in more than 70 countries and 100 cities (depending on your subscription).

• Fine-tune your VPN with a range of connection protocols
Different connection protocols accommodate different online conditions—would you like to prioritize speed or security? Perhaps you’re dealing with poor network conditions. Either way, we’ve got you covered—choose between WireGuard, IKEv2, OpenVPN (UDP, TCP), WStunnel, and Stealth.

• Navigate the app in your language
This application supports 40 different languages—making it among the most accessible and user-friendly VPN apps.

## Key features

- Secure and encrypted online traffic
- Anonymous IP address
- No-logs policy
- Servers in over 70 countries
- Unlimited bandwidth
- Multiple connection protocols

## What do users think of ESET VPN?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🔒 Easy and secure
- 👍 Very good and excellent vpn
- 👍 Outstanding performance
- 🔒 Peace of mind protection
- 👍 Protected against scammers
- 🚀 Fast and sharp app
- 😊 Good app
- 😊 Goooooood
- 😊 Super application

**Cons**

- 🐛 Keeps disconnecting
- 🐛 VPN stopped working
- 🐛 Broke after update
- 🐛 Not working after last update
- 🐛 App fails to open
- 🐛 Prevents access to websites
- 🐛 Grande difficulté à installer
- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Taken money, no app
- 🐛 Not working
- 🐛 Very very bad VPN
- 🐛 Scam, requires purchase for code
- 🐛 Not supporting iOS
- 🐛 Activation code issues
- 🐛 Crashing on iOS
- 🐛 Display server response invalid
- 🐛 No sirve, email not received
- 🐛 Estafa
- 🐛 Slow server speeds
- 🐛 Can't change port

**Commonly reported bugs**

- IKEv2 protocol not working after update
- App keeps disconnecting
- VPN stopped working after update
- App fails to open on iPad & iPhone
- Prevents access to ordinary websites
- Difficulty connecting
- App crashes many times
- New update not working
- Connections drop constantly
- Getting activation code issues
- Unexpected client version error
- App crashes on iOS 18.1.1 after activation
- Crashing on 11 pro max ios 18.1
- Server response invalid with activation code
- App does not work on Mac OS after OS update
- Cannot change port for manual connections

**Most requested features**

- Fix IKEv2 protocol for iOS
- Improve connection stability
- Address website access issues
- Improve server speed and reliability
- Fix activation code issues for iOS
- Support for iPhone 15 Pro
- Fix app not working on Mac OS after update
- Make internet speed faster
- Make servers more active and strong

## Recent user reviews (10 of 57)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eset-vpn/id6463002278/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Eset Home Premium VPN

*2026-08-14, version 1.6.1*

Watch out! Eset is willing to sell you as many licenses as you need for Eset Home Premium, but limits their VPN inclusion in the deal to just (3) *read the fine print.
This is ridiculous! If you buy a license for a version with a VPN, every license should be covered, I bought (4). I worked with their support on this issue to no avail, just got quoted their “policy” and offered an upgrade for $168 to get Ultimate and have more VPN licenses available to match my original purchase qty. I have use Eset at home and specified it in work environments, working as an IT professional for over 20 years. I will not continue to do so or recommend it to my friends and professional peers any longer. Not sure what the rationale was behind making this a policy, but it signals “go find a better vendor somewhere else” to me.

### 1/5 — John Bentley

*2026-08-02*

Always turning off and Auto connect doesn’t work properly

**Developer response:** Hello John, apologies for the issue. If the issue persists, contact us at: play@eset.com so we can have a look. Thank you

### 4/5 — Good

*2026-07-10*

Better dark mode app symbol please.

**Developer response:** Hello, thank you very much for your suggestion :)

### 5/5 — Fixed - Thanks Devs

*2026-06-11, version 1.6.1*

Thank you - VPN works and I have changed rating to 5 stars as previously mentioned :)

### 4/5 — Protcol doesnt work after update

*2026-06-10, version 1.6.0*

Ios app cant connect to ipsec but support gave me work around to use another protocol to connect

### 1/5 — Keeps disconnecting

*2026-06-10, version 1.6.0*

Not sure why but this keeps disconnecting. Only when I click the app it reconnects. Then it silently disconnects.

### 3/5 — VPN Issue Fixed

*2026-06-04, version 1.6.0*

VPN stopped working again.  I uninstalled the app and then, reinstalled it.  Then, I changed the internet port at the bottom of the start screen for ESET VPN to 443.  Now, it’s working again.  Others may need to select a different port for theirs to work.

### 1/5 — Broke after update

*2026-06-03, version 1.6.0*

After most recent update of late May 2026. IKEv2 protocol stopped working, constantly requiring password of Subscription…. Wth….. fine, switching to UDP and TCP and Stealth and what not…. They work intermittently and varied among different servers….. Reinstalled ios app then re-activated subscription on ESET home and on ios device to no avail…. What humbug is this….

### 1/5 — Not working

*2026-05-30, version 1.6.0*

Not working after the last update please fix the problem quickly

### 5/5 — ESET vpn

*2026-05-28, version 1.5.0*

Very good and excellent vpn

## Frequently asked questions about ESET VPN

### What does ESET VPN do?

ESET VPN establishes a secure and encrypted connection for your device when you're online. It assigns you a new IP address, encrypts your traffic in real-time to prevent tracking and data theft, and allows you to browse anonymously.

### How do I activate ESET VPN?

ESET VPN requires a paid ESET subscription (HOME Security Premium, HOME Security Ultimate, or Small Business Security). After purchasing, you'll create or log in to your ESET HOME account, add protection, and then receive setup instructions and an activation code.

### What are the key features of ESET VPN?

Key features include powerful AES-256 encryption, a no-logs policy for anonymity, unlimited bandwidth, access to servers in over 70 countries, and support for various connection protocols like WireGuard and OpenVPN.

### Is ESET VPN free to use?

No, ESET VPN is not free. It requires a paid ESET subscription to activate and use its services. The app itself does not have in-app purchases or ads.

### What devices is ESET VPN compatible with?

The description does not explicitly state device compatibility. However, it mentions activating the VPN for yourself or someone else and provides setup instructions, implying it is available for devices that can run VPN applications.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.6.1 — 2026-06-11

- Fixed: Authentication error after connecting to a server

### 1.6.0 — 2026-05-30

- Fixed: App unable to activate once a code is expired and new code is attempted

### 1.5.0 — 2025-12-02

- Improved: Error dialog if app fails to start
- Fixed: Server not sorting by latency properly
- Fixed: Automatic connection mode does not try alternate datacenter server, if available, when first connection attempt fails
- Fixed: WireGuard may unexpectedly timeout while connecting
- Fixed: Best location may be determined incorrectly

### 1.4.1 — 2025-10-28

- Fixed: issue with ESET VPN v1.3 crash while loading

### 1.4.0 — 2025-10-20

- Added: Functionality for ESET VPN for ESET HOME Security Premium
- Added: Review option
- Changed: Descriptions of activation flows

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## More apps by ESET, spol. s r.o.

- [ESET Secure Authentication](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eset-secure-authentication/id597858522)
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