# Mullvad VPN — Protect your online privacy

> Anonymous VPN service for online privacy and security. (iPhone/iPad app by Mullvad VPN AB.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mullvad-vpn/id1488466513 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Mullvad VPN AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1507150430)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.10/5 from 1,418 App Store ratings · 506 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 51 MB
- Languages: American English, Burmese, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean and 11 more
- Released: 2020-04-08
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: subscription
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mullvad-vpn/id1488466513/reviews.md

## What is Mullvad VPN?

Free the internet from data collection with Mullvad VPN – a service that helps keep your online activity, identity, and location private. Only €5/month. 

GET STARTED
1. Install the app.
2. Create an account.
3. Add time to your account via in-app purchases, vouchers or on our website.

To make sure to block third-party cookies and other tracking technologies – use Mullvad VPN together with Mullvad Browser (free of charge).

ANONYMOUS ACCOUNTS – NO ACTIVITY LOGS
* Creating an account requires no personal info - not even an email address.
* We keep no activity logs.
* We offer the possibility to pay anonymously with cash or cryptocurrency.
* Our app uses WireGuard, a superior VPN protocol that connects fast and doesn’t drain your battery.

HOW DOES MULLVAD VPN WORK?
With Mullvad VPN, your traffic travels through an encrypted tunnel to one of our VPN servers and then onward to the website you are visiting. In this way, websites will only see our server’s identity instead of yours. Same goes for your ISP (internet service provider); they’ll see that you’re connected to Mullvad, but not your activity.  It also means that all the third-party actors with technology integrated into the various websites you visit can’t sniff out your IP address and use it to track you from one site to another. Using a trustworthy VPN is a great first step to reclaim your privacy online. In combination with Mullvad Browser you make sure to block third-party cookies and other tracking technologies.

FREE THE INTERNET FROM MASS SURVEILLANCE AND DATA COLLECTION
A free and open society is a society where people have the right to privacy. 
That’s why we fight for a free internet.
Free from mass surveillance and censorship.  Free from big data markets where your personal information is up for sale. Free from authorities mass monitoring every click you make. Free from an infrastructure mapping your whole life. Mullvad VPN and Mullvad Browser is our contribution to the fight.

TELEMETRY AND CRASH REPORTS
The app collects a very minimal amount of telemetry, and it does not in any way tie it to an account number, IP or other identifiable information. Account numbers are used for authentication. App logs are never sent  automatically but are rather explicitly sent by the user. App version checks are performed every 24 hours to tell the app if there are any upgrades available and if the currently running version is still supported.

## Key features

- Anonymous account creation
- No activity logs
- Anonymous payment options
- WireGuard protocol
- Encrypted traffic tunnel
- Blocks third-party cookies (with companion browser)

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 30 day subscription | $5.79 | one-time |
| 90 day subscription | $17.00 | one-time |
| 30 days subscription | $5.89 | one-time |
| 90 days subscription | $17.49 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #41 in Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

## What do users think of Mullvad VPN?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Fast and reliable connection
- 🔒 Excellent privacy and security
- 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
- 💰 Affordable pricing
- 🌐 Wide server selection

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnects and reconnection issues
- 🔋 High battery drain
- ⚠️ Blocked by some websites and services
- 🌍 Limited server availability in certain regions

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App freezes or becomes unresponsive
- Inability to connect or reconnect after device idle or network changes
- Inconsistent behavior across iOS versions

**Most requested features**

- Split tunneling support
- Favorite/frequently used server options
- Automatic server selection based on performance
- Integration with iOS features (e.g., Control Center, Shortcuts)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 506)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mullvad-vpn/id1488466513/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Frustrating

*2026-08-22, version 2026.4*

I find it so frustrating that you can only have it on five devices originating from your home IP. It wouldn’t be as bad if I could easily figure out which device is which name. It's not like it lets you choose a name or give a clue. If I knew which device was on the l could temporarily remove it so that I could turn it on on for another device. Many people have many devices at home. The limit should be at least 10 devices, as long as they're originating from the same Home IP. Obviously so that people aren’t sharing with people not in that home. Of course I’m only speaking from the point of view of a home network. I guess there would have to be a different limit for mobile devices

### 5/5 — Good speed, quick connections.

*2026-08-16, version 2026.4*

I’ve been a Surfshark user for 2 years, Proton user for a year prior to that. My cheap Surfshark subscription had come to an end so I thought I’d try something new. Mullvad blows the others out the water. It’s so much faster and more reliable. I do wish Mullvad would create an IOS widget though.

### 3/5 — "Internal Error"

*2026-08-15, version 2026.4*

Trying to log in on iPhone app and it says login failed - internal error. I don't have more than 1 device in my account currently and yet even after an uninstall and reboot still nothing. Suggestions?

### 5/5 — Fantastic + Private VPN

*2026-08-15, version 2026.4*

Never had any issues with this VPN, clean UI, heaps of servers and a strict privacy policy. I use it on my iPhone, Mac and PC.

Great job Mullvad, very happy.

### 1/5 — Not working on iOS

*2026-08-15, version 2026.4*

Have been a customer for over 3 years and have never had an issue until now. The app has just stopped working completely on both my iOS devices with no explanation or way to recoup the time I’ve paid for. Infinitely loads on every network I’ve tried.

### 1/5 — Payments

*2026-08-14, version 2026.4*

lack when it comes to payments and does not help there customers fix it

### 3/5 — Really slows your connection

*2026-08-12, version 2026.4*

Great if you don’t mind 80s dial up speed.   It really slows things down: videos stop start and are laggy a lot of the time. 
So, great privacy if you have a lot of patience.

### 1/5 — Garbage

*2026-08-10, version 2026.3*

This vpn sucks TikTok doesn’t even work when I’m in China so if you’re planning to come to China and want to use TikTok I wouldn’t recommend this to anyone!

### 1/5 — Disconnect when time runs out

*2026-08-07, version 2026.3*

Either disconnect when time runs out or put up a system notification so that ppl aren't chasing their tail trying to figure out why their connection isn't working

### 5/5 — Sur iphone

*2026-08-04*

Rapidement top
Bloqueur de pub top
Prix top
Continué comme sa et je reste chez vous.
Mieu que nord vpn!!

## Frequently asked questions about Mullvad VPN

### What does Mullvad VPN do?

Mullvad VPN encrypts your internet traffic, making your online activity, identity, and location private. It routes your traffic through a secure server, so websites and your ISP only see the server's information, not yours. This helps prevent tracking and mass surveillance.

### How does Mullvad VPN protect my privacy?

It offers anonymous accounts that require no personal information, such as an email address. The service keeps no activity logs, and you can pay anonymously with cash or cryptocurrency. It also uses the secure WireGuard protocol for fast and battery-efficient connections.

### How much does Mullvad VPN cost?

The service costs €5 per month. You can add time to your account through in-app purchases, vouchers, or on their website. This subscription model provides access to their privacy-focused VPN service.

### Is Mullvad VPN compatible with other privacy tools?

Yes, it is recommended to use Mullvad VPN together with Mullvad Browser. This combination helps block third-party cookies and other tracking technologies, further enhancing your online privacy and preventing cross-site tracking.

### What are the benefits of using a VPN like Mullvad?

Using a VPN is a significant step towards reclaiming your online privacy. It shields your IP address, encrypts your data, and prevents your internet service provider from monitoring your activity. This is crucial in combating mass surveillance and data collection.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2026.4 — 2026-08-11

Add support for connecting over IPv6
Add automatic entry for location selection
Add "When needed" multihop mode

### 2026.3 — 2026-06-26

Fix UI crashes
Stop logging API access method credentials

### 2026.2 — 2026-04-21

Add "Force all apps" feature, which mitigates TunnelCrack and other attacks.
Add LWO obfuscation method.
Add button to refresh relay list manually.
Add Ukrainian language support.

### 2026.1 — 2026-03-13

Show recently used locations in selection view.
Add localization support.
Improve connection reliability when censored.
Ask user permission to deliver notifications.
Show inactive servers in relay list.
Add notification settings.
Improve accessibility in location and main views.

### 2025.10 — 2025-12-01

New location view.
Port 443/TCP can be used for UDP-over-TCP.

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