# HMA Hotspot VPN & Proxy — user reviews > 831 indexed App Store user reviews of HMA Hotspot VPN & Proxy by Privax, rated 4.60/5 from 19,583 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hma-hotspot-vpn-and-proxy/id675102189/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hma-hotspot-vpn-and-proxy/id675102189.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 15,788 · 4★ 1,701 · 3★ 792 · 2★ 381 · 1★ 921 ## What do users think of HMA Hotspot VPN & Proxy? Overall sentiment: negative **Pros** - 🚀 Fast and reliable - 🔒 Secure and private - 👍 Easy to use - 💡 Diverse server locations **Cons** - 🐛 Frequent disconnections - 🐛 Unreliable connections - 🔋 Drains battery quickly - 💸 Expensive subscription **Commonly reported bugs** - Fails to connect to selected servers - Issues with VPN profile installation - Subscription renewal problems **Most requested features** - Kill switch feature - More server locations in Europe - Better support for streaming services ## Newest reviews (16 of 831) ### 3/5 — Activation code *2026-08-12, version 6.0.1* Good VPN but why do you stop IOS from using activation code anymore…make it work back so IOS can use activation code ### 2/5 — Not working *2026-05-03, version 6.0.1* It was working fine but rn it stopped working, cant connect to VPN ### 3/5 — STARLINK COMPATIBILITY ISSUES *2026-04-26, version 6.0.1* HMA is known for its reputation of delivering as a VPN is meant to, however there are some new minor lapses that I would like to address, for those who use a Starlink network service, the handshake between the VPN and the network seems to always disconnect, if there is way you can add more network protocols to solve this issue it will be appreciated, other than that it’s a good vpn overall ### 4/5 — been using on and off since 2016 *2026-04-03, version 6.0.1* I usually buy 3 months or a full year to save a couple bucks. I sincerly plan on renewing when my year is up, sure there were some hiccups when they update the system as a whole but It just works and pnce you eatablish a connection speed is rarley and issue . I swear I dont even notice in some on the fps games on steam when I forget to toggle off 😭 ### 1/5 — Impossible to cancel the subscription *2026-03-05, version 6.0.1* The cancellation option in the account is inactive, and support ignores cancellation requests. SCAM!!!!!!!!!! ### 1/5 — Scam *2026-03-02, version 6.0.1* Never , ever use this VPN , they are scamming people, charge money and then not let you cancel subscription via their site. Big SCAM ! ### 2/5 — lỗi *2026-03-01, version 6.0.1* app bị lỗi trên iphon ko bậc đc vpn mong nhà phát hành khắc phục và đưa ra bản mới trên ios ### 1/5 — Horrible - won’t connect *2026-02-28, version 6.0.0* I used to love this VPN, but the entire VPN does not connect. I have to delete the app 20 times a day in order for it to connect and it will not connect. I’ve reached out to support. No one’s helped me. ### 1/5 — VPN is not working *2026-02-28, version 6.0.0* VPN is not working on iOS ### 1/5 — Như con cặc *2026-02-28, version 6.0.0* Địt con cụ mày ### 1/5 — Lỗi *2026-02-28, version 6.0.0* Không bật được lỗi tùm lum luôn đã thế bật thì lại vẫn ở IP cũ ### 1/5 — Connect *2026-02-27, version 6.0.0* No connect ### 1/5 — App lỗi *2026-02-27, version 6.0.0* App lỗi không bật được. Add thì không chịu fix lỗi ### 3/5 — recent changes affecting flawless performance *2026-02-27, version 6.0.0* I’ve been using this for over eight years and it’s been performing flawlessly, however, recent changes changed the and my phone always asked me for VPN configuration, which is never done before ### 2/5 — Trusted networks *2026-02-27, version 6.0.0* Decent VPN service but I somehow lost the ability to add trusted networks in the iOS app. What happened???? ### 1/5 — Broken on latest build. *2026-02-26, version 6.0.0* After installing latest build, it keeps asking to install the vpn profile every time I try to connect even though vpn profile is installed in settings app. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Connection issues *2026-08-20, version 6.0.1* Work on your connection ### 1/5 — Poor *2026-07-29, version 6.0.1* Poor ### 1/5 — Crash issues *2026-06-02, version 6.0.1* The app keeps crashing over and over,and I think it needs to be fixed ### 1/5 — Activation code option isn’t available *2026-05-13* Is IOS activation code option isn’t available. It’s very bad thing i have ever face . Please bring back activation code option in next update ### 1/5 — Unsatisfied *2026-05-12, version 6.0.1* App fails to work ### 1/5 — cấu hình *2026-05-05, version 6.0.1* tôi không tải xuống được cấu hình vpn ### 1/5 — Unstable and frustrating *2026-04-15, version 6.0.1* iPhone 11. Постоянно просит добавить конфигурацию. Части не подключается. Нельзя отменить соединение во время попытки подключения, а она бывает минуту идёт, тогда не работает интернет ### 1/5 — Highly not recommend *2026-03-20, version 6.0.1* Complaint: There are constant system failures. The VPN keeps trying to reconnect, and during this time it completely cuts off the internet. This terrible service is actually causing the internet to stop working. Customer support is not functioning — no one responds at all. I do not recommend this service. This is the worst VPN I have ever used. ### 1/5 — Very stupid app *2026-03-19, version 6.0.1* Better do something about the connection issue, your programmers need to be all sacked ### 1/5 — App errors on iOS *2026-03-10, version 6.0.1* Ich nutze Ihre App sehr gerne, aber sie hat momentan Fehler auf iOS. Ich hoffe, die Entwickler beheben diese bald. Bitte. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Security *2026-07-17, version 6.0.1* I have used HMA for almost 10years and it has never let me down. 1st class protection from hackers. ### 5/5 — Jayfeatheringil *2026-06-27, version 6.0.1* I’ve been using HMA VPN for a while, but lately the service has become extremely slow. The connection speed has dropped significantly, making it difficult to browse the web, stream content, or use apps reliably. There are frequent delays, and sometimes the VPN struggles to connect at all. I hope the developers address these performance issues soon because the app used to work much better. At the moment, I can’t recommend it until the speed and stability improve. ### 5/5 — Been With HMA For Over a Decade *2026-05-08, version 6.0.1* Truly no complaints. Sincerely 5/5 Stars ### 5/5 — Ok *2026-04-18, version 6.0.1* Ok ### 5/5 — Consistently good speed *2026-02-14, version 6.0.0* I’ve used for over 3 years and have no complaints. Works good every time ### 5/5 — Nika *2025-11-14, version 6.0.0* Nika1992nika ### 5/5 — Dúchanos *2025-10-25, version 5.11.1* Indignados ### 5/5 — Todo bien *2025-08-30, version 5.11.1* Muy recomendable ### 5/5 — HAN *2025-07-07, version 5.11.1* Is love ### 5/5 — HMA performance *2025-05-09, version 5.11.1* App absolutely brilliant. In the words of the immortal bard’ it does what it says on the tin’. Feel very secure when HMA is in play --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. 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