# Orchid: Secure Networking — user reviews > 87 indexed App Store user reviews of Orchid by Orchid Labs Inc., rated 4.59/5 from 226 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orchid-secure-networking/id1474884867/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orchid-secure-networking/id1474884867.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 193 · 4★ 8 · 3★ 5 · 2★ 6 · 1★ 14 ## What do users think of Orchid? Overall sentiment: neutral **Pros** - 🔒 Secure and private - 💡 Decentralized VPN - 👍 Easy to use - 🚀 Fast and efficient **Cons** - 🐛 Connectivity issues - 🐛 Unreliable performance - 🐛 Slow speeds - 🔋 High data usage **Commonly reported bugs** - Disconnects randomly - Freezes and crashes - Wallet integration problems **Most requested features** - Server location selection - Improved user interface - Better documentation and support - Staking functionality ## Newest reviews (10 of 87) ### 2/5 — Shuts off automatically, Doesn’t stay on *2024-02-04, version 0.9.43* It shuts off VPN after some time. ### 2/5 — Connection failing *2023-06-07, version 0.9.43* Great app, I used it for years, but recently the connection started failing every few minutes (on iOS), comprising security. Hope they address the issue because otherwise it’s a great product ### 3/5 — Automatic shut down *2022-10-18, version 0.9.39* It works but it does not stay on. Especially when you go into facebook. Please fix asap. Decentralized privacy is the way to go! ### 3/5 — Love it, but some fixes needed *2022-03-17, version 0.9.37* App is excellent and works well when it works; however, two major flaws need to be fixed. 1. Traffic is not paused when the app starts. When the VPN connection is starting I’ve seen email, texts, tweets, etc. arrive. 2. VPN connection randomly disconnects leaving you working online without protection. It’s as if there’s a timeout. Notice it in the morning when the phone has been unused all night, Orchid has disconnected and DOES NOT automatically reconnect - you have to open the app to reconnect. Upon disconnect, all traffic must be stopped. I put 20 xDAI in almost a month ago and my balance is at 18.47 xDAI after about two months, maybe three. Love that the app doesn’t collect or share any of your info. I’ve also noticed that I’ve been able to do some things using Orchid’s VPN that are blocked by other services. Implement a solid kill switch and fix the network traffic not pausing issue and this will be one of the most secure and private solutions. ### 3/5 — Love it’s crypto based but… *2021-11-21, version 0.9.35* I love that this vpn runs on crypto is is decentralized and am excited for what this app will hopefully become. But….it’s lacking some big features other vpn apps have like Surfshark. If they add auto connect to I trusted networks and kill switch features this would be the best vpn. Auto connect is by far the best feature a vpn can have. ### 2/5 — Incredibly unreliable *2021-08-20, version 0.9.30* Doesn’t work half the time ### 3/5 — Lost me *2021-08-17, version 0.9.30* So I was all in for a project like this that is geared toward protecting privacy; that’s a big deal that we should all care about, right? But then I listened to a few minutes of a recent Orchid podcast where the guest was an admittedly far-left liberal who is all about shutting down “misinformation” and basically shaming anyone that does not agree with her version of “science”. News flash: there’s a plethora of information that is all science-backed that can give a different perspective to even a far-left liberal if they take the time to read or listen. What a shame that a privacy-centric company that says they believe in privacy and individual rights, would promote that only far left liberal science is real. A total let down. Your user base does not have to be only far left liberals, unless that’s who you want to market to. And in that case, your middle-of-the-road or more conservative customers can take their business to where it is welcome. ### 3/5 — No Australian servers? *2021-06-05, version 0.9.27* I think the concept is great, especially the pay-as-you-go model, however there is no way to choose the server location and I found that all my traffic was being routed via Florida USA even though I’m in Australia, so that is significant latency (300ms). Won’t be using this until closer servers are available. Will go back to Cloudflare Warp 1.1.1.1. ### 5/5 — AMAZING —> VPN by Orchid *2021-05-24, version 0.9.27* This mobile VPN is hands down better then the competition by a long shot. Unique Features: - Blockchain Security - Superior Encryption - WebTRC - Pay As You Use ### 2/5 — I want it to work.. it just doesn’t *2021-05-12, version 0.9.26* MacOS 11.2 - set up the account got excited and didn’t work. Connects but won’t let me browse the web for some reason (or it’s that slow where my browser is just spinning). Nonetheless I hope they take customer feedback and make this product a success, has huge potential. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — App fell off *2025-06-20, version 0.9.43* Seems like app is no longer in development. Can’t top up account ### 1/5 — Stealing deposited crypto *2024-05-06, version 0.9.43* My deposit (15GB) got drained in matter of seconds! Twice! ### 1/5 — It worked *2024-04-25, version 0.9.43* One day it become nuts. It steals money somehow. Deposit of 15 GB were drained in minutes, adc CPU went nuts with Orchid.VPN process which were connecting to some strange IP's. I think some fraud may take place with that app. Support just did'nt answer at all. ### 1/5 — Wasted my data *2024-02-03, version 0.9.43* I’m 10 days into my cellular cycle and I get a notification I’m all out of Data. Check my settings and in one day Orchid ripped 67GB somehow. Wasted money buying bandwidth, no wasting money buying virtually zero data for the next 20 days. THANKS ### 1/5 — Doesn’t work *2023-12-06, version 0.9.43* 👎🏽 doesn’t work ### 1/5 — It took my money *2023-03-30, version 0.9.40* I paid for the service and never received anything, don’t waste your money. ### 1/5 — Absolute garbage *2022-06-07, version 0.9.39* I do not recommend this app. The service didn’t work for me and my money was wasted. ### 1/5 — Vpn is constantly not working *2022-01-19, version 0.9.35* Vpn is constantly not working (probably due to issues on the ETH network). Support team is extremely slow in responding and does not solve the issue. ### 1/5 — Terrible *2021-05-18, version 0.9.26* This VPN is terrible. It’s slow, it has no features, it doesn’t work reliably and the team behind it has no interest in trying to help users or let you know when features are coming. There is no geo location options and there is no staking. There are way better options out there pass on this. ### 1/5 — PAINFULLY SLOW. Not actually decentralized or different *2021-05-09, version 0.9.26* You can only buy from the default curators and they all have dirty IPs that are blocked by Netflix and forums. Normal people can’t sell bandwidth. This is basically a normal VPN provider but REALLY SLOW. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — I like it *2022-05-18, version 0.9.39* I’m no expert with the hops and all that (maybe and a section to explain) but I know it’s covering my basic browsing. Usually have to turn it off to even watch Netflix. Well priced, I’ve always been sweet on oxt so I’m a little biased but the vpn does work and I’m surprised I stuck with it ### 5/5 — Brilliant *2022-04-12, version 0.9.38* Instead of paying a lump sum for VPN per year you can use purchase vpn on Gigabyte! Which means if you only using it sparingly or on public WI-FI you can have it forever! It is more secure than other vpn as it doesn’t hold any logs! As it a decentralised network! Other private companies can’t prove that they can’t save your logs! But if your an advocacy for privacy the. This is the ultimate for you as it’s disentralised! My only complaint here is the payment system and also it’s not released yet on Windows or Linux, it should be allot easier for non crypto folk to purchase! It would be impossible for some! Hopefully this will change in the future! I am sure that it has a very bright future ahead! ### 5/5 — great app *2021-12-28, version 0.9.35* Great app, but please make it possible to select country for vpn ### 5/5 — BEST VPN ON THE MARKET *2021-12-04, version 0.9.35* CHEAP, FAST AND BEST OF ALL DECENRALISED ### 5/5 — Privacy Privacy Privacy: Made Simple *2021-11-28, version 0.9.35* Orchid has come a long way in the last couple years. From the competitive pricing to the ease of use and customization of hops are unparalleled in the VPN space. The fact that Orchid is a decentralized service is everything a VPN user could ask for. Gone are the days of using a centralized VPN just to have them sell your data or simply hand it over to government entities. I honestly can’t wait to see what new features Orchid releases in the future because I know it will be a game changer. One thing I would love to see implemented, and I know it’s been hinted at, is the ability for anyone to contribute to the network by staking $OXT. This is a killer application that would increase the decentralization while changing the VPN space as we know it. ### 5/5 — I love orchid *2021-11-23, version 0.9.35* I was a beta user, I’m very impressed with the improvements made to the app, a good app is the staple of a good company. Decentralized vpn. I love it, purchasing on the app option is easier than anything. It’s genius. If they improve at the rate I’ve seen thus far then the sky’s the limit ### 5/5 — Good app. *2021-11-02, version 0.9.34* I like this app a lot and it doesn’t cost that much. ### 5/5 — Thanks Orchid *2021-09-26, version 0.9.34* Nice update! ### 5/5 — My favourite VPN *2021-08-31, version 0.9.33* I have used many VPN services over the years. I finally find one that doesn't want to track me on other websites or know which other apps I want to use, and one that doesn't have a customer database that can be hacked. This cannot be said about other VPNs. Thanks for caring about my privacy, Orchid. ❤️ ### 5/5 — Hurry to get this app *2021-05-24, version 0.9.27* Don’t walk. Run to get this app. Strong protocol with high speed performance. All in all well built app. --- *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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