# Hop Connect — Be your own VPN service.

> Personal VPN client for accessing home internet connection remotely. (iPhone/iPad app by Rayner Software LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hop-connect/id1316311728 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Rayner Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/443317806)
- Category: Travel, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 9 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2018-08-11
- Data updated: 2026-08-17
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hop-connect/id1316311728/reviews.md

## What is Hop Connect?

** THIS IS THE CLIENT APP. **
You'll also need to run a Hop server on a Mac, or you'll need a friend to share their Hop server with you. https://hopvpn.com  

Requirements:
1) A Mac running Hop in server mode

Hop lets you share your home Internet connection with yourself and your friends, anywhere in the world. When you travel, use Hop to access the Internet just like you would from home. Hop is a VPN service that you run yourself, and a great alternative to subscription VPN services.

Hop brings a new approach to VPN. With Hop, you run your own private VPN out of your home. Leave the Hop server running on a Mac at home while you travel, and you can get your home Internet beamed to you, anywhere. Access the Internet safely and securely, without the uncertainties of a third-party VPN provider or unknown ISP.

Hop was made by an industry veteran who came out with one of the Mac's first VPN services, NetShade, over 14 years ago. Before Hop, running a home-based VPN service with Internet forwarding was reserved for the few tinkerers or professionals with the know-how to set one up. Hop takes care of all the technical details, and makes it as easy as flipping a switch.

This iOS client app allows you to connect to your Mac-hosted Hop server. If you leave Hop running on a Mac at home when you travel, you can use the Hop app on iOS or Mac to connect to your home Internet. The VPN routes your traffic to the outside Internet, just like a subscription-based VPN service. But unlike a subscription VPN, your traffic goes through your own personal server at home, not an IP shared by hundreds of users simultaneously.


HOW HOP DIFFERS FROM A TRADITIONAL VPN SERVICE
- Excels at providing Internet access, since you're not using the IP address of a shared VPN server.
- More secure than a VPN service, since there's no VPN provider handling (and possibly inspecting/logging) your activity.
- Employs a cascade of techniques to bolster connection resiliency even in poor network conditions.
- You always get the full bandwidth of the server. No slowdowns because of shared resources.
- The actions of some users (i.e. getting blacklisted from websites) doesn't affect all the other users of the service, since they're not sharing the same IP addresses.


SERVER REQUIREMENTS
1) A Mac sitting at home while you travel, to run the Hop server
2) The Hop app
3) A compatible router (one that supports UPnP or NAT-PMP is preferable for zero-configuration setup)

Hop lets you access the Internet as you do from your own home.


SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION
The Hop Connect app is a free download, and you can use it without a paid subscription to connect to other users' Hop servers, if they share them with you. To run your own servers, you'll need a Hop subscription.

• Subscriptions to Hop are auto-renewing, and can be purchased as in-app purchases inside the Hop Connect app. There's an Annual and a Monthly subscription. Each provides access to the Hop service, allowing you to host up to 5 of your own Hop server instances.
• Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase
• Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period
• Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal
• Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase
• Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable

Terms of Use:  https://www.raynersw.com/hop/terms-of-use
Privacy Policy:  https://www.raynersw.com/hop/privacy-policy

## Key features

- Connect to your home internet remotely
- Secure and private browsing
- Access the internet like you would from home
- Alternative to subscription VPN services
- Routes traffic through your own server
- Bolsters connection resiliency

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hop Annual subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Hop Monthly subscription | $4.99 | per month |



## Frequently asked questions about Hop Connect

### What is Hop Connect?

Hop Connect is the client application that allows you to connect to a Hop server. This enables you to access the internet using your home connection, providing a secure and private browsing experience.

### How does Hop Connect differ from traditional VPN services?

Unlike traditional VPNs that use shared servers, Hop Connect routes your traffic through your own personal server at home. This offers enhanced security and ensures you are not affected by the actions of other users on a shared IP address.

### What are the requirements to run a Hop server?

To run your own Hop server, you need a Mac running the Hop server software at home. The client app, Hop Connect, is then used on your iOS or Mac device to connect to this server.

### Can I use Hop Connect without running my own server?

Yes, you can use the Hop Connect app for free to connect to other users' Hop servers if they share them with you. However, to host your own server, a Hop subscription is required.

### What subscription plans are available for Hop?

Hop offers auto-renewing subscriptions that can be purchased within the Hop Connect app. Options include a monthly subscription for $4.99 and an annual subscription for $49.99, with each allowing you to host up to 5 servers.

### Is Hop Connect suitable for all ages?

Hop Connect has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. The app focuses on providing secure internet access.

### How often is Hop Connect updated?

The latest version of Hop Connect is 1.2.4, which was last updated on October 7, 2020. While specific update frequency isn't detailed, this indicates ongoing development.

### Does Hop Connect have ads?

No, Hop Connect is ad-free. The application itself is free to download and use for connecting to existing servers, with optional in-app purchases for server hosting subscriptions.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.2.4 — 2020-10-07

Built with latest SDK

### 1.2 — 2019-10-03

- Improved synchronization between Mac and iOS devices
- Built using latest SDK

### 1.0 — 2018-08-09

No release notes.

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