# NetShade — VPN and Proxy app for privacy.

> VPN and proxy client for secure, private internet access and global content. (iPhone/iPad app by Rayner Software LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/netshade/id443928838 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Rayner Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/443317806)
- Category: Utilities, Travel
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 177 App Store ratings · 79 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 14 MB
- Languages: American English, Thai
- Released: 2011-10-20
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: subscription
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/netshade/id443928838/reviews.md

## What is NetShade?

This app is a VPN and proxy client for the NetShade service. Fast and easy to use. Access the world's content through some of the best VPN and proxy servers available. Route your Internet connection through another server to change your IP address. Visit websites from different parts of the world, and protect your privacy online. NetShade has been a trusted service provider since 2004.

Using VPN and proxy servers allows you to access overseas web content while traveling. It also helps protect your privacy and anonymity by masking your IP address from the sites you visit. Optional VPN enables strong encryption of all your network traffic, to secure your activity from prying eyes on the network. Subscribers can access all of NetShade's fast, secure proxy and VPN servers around the world. Choose to use a proxy when you need a quick, reliable proxy-backed web connection, or use VPN when you require maximum security.

NetShade is a subscription service. With an account, you can use all of NetShade's dedicated proxy and VPN servers, as well as a list of public proxies. You can also manage your own lists of proxies. The NetShade app lets you quickly enable and disable your proxies and switch between them.

A free 10 day subscription to the NetShade servers is provided for new users of the app.

## Key features

- VPN and proxy client
- Change IP address
- Access global content
- Online privacy protection
- Traffic encryption
- Manage proxy lists

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Proxy 1 Year | $26.99 | one-time |
| Proxy & VPN 1 Year | $59.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of NetShade?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy to use and setup
- 🚀 Fast and clean VPN
- 🔒 Provides security on public Wi-Fi
- 🌐 Enables access to region-sensitive sites
- 💻 Works well on Mac
- ✨ Developer responsiveness to fixes

**Cons**

- 👎 Service is bad now
- 📉 Server availability issues
- 💸 Waste of money
- 🔌 Connection problems
- 🐌 Slow performance
- 📱 Mobile version issues
- 🚫 No longer works in China
- ⏳ Limited trial period
- ❓ Unclear changes to service
- 🪦 App not updated for years

**Commonly reported bugs**

- VPN expired unexpectedly
- Proxy and socks not working
- Won't connect to UK
- UK server disappears
- Stability problems in new version
- VPN connection drops frequently
- Cannot connect on mobile version
- Certificate expired error
- App doesn't work on iPhone 4s
- Cannot connect on iPhone or iPad

**Most requested features**

- Add an Australian VPN location
- Improve iOS notifications for VPN drops
- More server choices
- Update http pro and socks

## Recent user reviews (10 of 79)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/netshade/id443928838/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Not easy to use

*2026-08-15*

Good luck trying to change the server listing on iOS. I've edited the server list on my MacBook Pro but I'll be damned if I can work out how to do it for my iPhone. I'd figure it out from the User Manual but for the fact there isn't one and the online Help offers no clues. It's frustrating as Netshade is excellent when the server you want is up and running. NB Apparently the server list can be accessed by the Globe View. I’ve spend 90 minutes on my iPad trying to do this but no dice.

### 1/5 — Frustrated

*2026-07-09*

Had this VPN  over 5 years and all of a sudden says expired.  I’ve been emailing them a week to resolve and going around in circles-very frustrating and still no VPN.

### 1/5 — Rarely works

*2026-03-20*

The service is so bad now. There are only 3 and even these rarely work. Total waste of money

### 1/5 — Problem with proxy and socks

*2026-01-05*

The proxy and socks is not working and you people need to work on that

### 1/5 — Disappointed

*2025-12-26*

Won’t connect to UK

### 5/5 — Update the http pro and socks needed

*2025-09-29*

The http pro and socks is not connecting to the state please we want you to work on it as soon as possible

### 5/5 — All fixed

*2025-09-18*

iPadOS 26 broke this app’s VPN functionality. Developer fixed it within a day of letting him know.

### 1/5 — Was good, now rubbish.

*2025-07-29*

I’ve been using this software for years, and it’s worked well. I’ve been having quite a few problems recently and the tech support is none existent.  This App hasn’t been updated for a few years now so I think they must have called it a day. Time to switch to a different provider. Wouldn’t recommend.

### 1/5 — Stopped in the UK?

*2025-04-18*

It worked for many years but for Easter it stopped for English channels.  Let’s it’s temporary.

### 1/5 — Uk server disappears again…

*2024-07-08*

Over the past 10 days, terrible reliability for the UK server.  What the heck is going on.

I have used this service for several years, but situation is atrocious for UK lately. What is going on??  You had better notify clients, or there will be a mass exodus.  Netshade lately is shamefully unreliable to UK.

For god sake take some notice….

## Frequently asked questions about NetShade

### What does the NetShade app do?

The NetShade app functions as a VPN and proxy client for the NetShade service. It allows you to route your internet connection through various servers to change your IP address, access content from different regions, and protect your online privacy. You can choose between proxy for quick connections or VPN for maximum security with encryption.

### How does NetShade protect my privacy?

NetShade protects your privacy by masking your IP address from the websites you visit, making your online activity more anonymous. The optional VPN feature provides strong encryption for all your network traffic, securing your activity from prying eyes on the network.

### Is NetShade a free service?

NetShade is a subscription service. New users are provided with a free 10-day subscription to access all of NetShade's proxy and VPN servers. After the trial, a subscription is required to continue using the service.

### What devices is NetShade compatible with?

The provided description focuses on the app's functionality and does not specify exact device compatibility. However, as a VPN and proxy client, it is designed to work on devices that can run mobile applications and connect to the internet.

### When should I use a proxy versus a VPN with NetShade?

You should use a proxy when you need a quick and reliable web connection. Use the VPN feature when you require maximum security and encryption for your network traffic, such as when using public Wi-Fi or accessing sensitive information.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 8.5.4 — 2025-09-17

Updated the VPN connection to remove a deprecated Diffie-Hellman key exchange protocl

### 8.5.1 — 2023-03-05

- Fixed an issue with certificate renewals which could cause VPNs to not connect
- Added account deletion feature

### 8.5 — 2023-01-25

- Added support for new CA1 and UK8 VPN servers
- Updated central VPN certificate
- Enhanced VPN security (now using CHACHA20_POLY1305/PRF_HMAC_SHA2_384/ECP_384 by default)

### 8.4 — 2020-10-06

- Fixed a potential crash on in-app purchases
- Added haptics

### 8.3.2 — 2020-09-23

VPN now supported on UK6 and IT4 servers.

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