# VPN Hotspot Shield: Secure VPN — user reviews > 2,649 indexed App Store user reviews of VPN Hotspot Shield by AnchorFree Inc., rated 4.60/5 from 358,405 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vpn-hotspot-shield-secure-vpn/id443369807/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vpn-hotspot-shield-secure-vpn/id443369807.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 292,616 · 4★ 27,901 · 3★ 10,726 · 2★ 5,718 · 1★ 21,444 ## What do users think of VPN Hotspot Shield? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - 😄 THE BEST VPN - 🔒 MAKES MY PHONE SECURE - 🚀 FAST CONNECTION - 👍 EASY TO USE - 💯 HIGHLY RECOMMENDED **Cons** - 🐛 CONNECTION ISSUES - 🔌 DISCONNECTS FREQUENTLY - 💰 REQUIRES PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION - 📺 DOESN'T WORK WITH STREAMING SERVICES - 🤖 MANY FAKE REVIEWS **Commonly reported bugs** - Frequent disconnections - Inability to turn off VPN - Compatibility issues with certain devices **Most requested features** - More free server locations - Better compatibility with streaming services - Improved stability and reliability ## Newest reviews (18 of 2,649) ### 2/5 — Not connecting *2026-08-20, version 8.46.0* My data is low and my WiFi has 3 bars and when I try to connect it with vpn my WiFi switch to LTE please fix it this is my 3rd time I restart and I tried everything fix the is app ! ### 2/5 — Carters *2026-08-20, version 8.46.0* It won’t connect and has never actually provided a strong connection even when it turns on to my home connection it’s booty so make it better I wanna play damn games at school ### 3/5 — It’s meh *2026-08-19, version 8.46.0* It’s fast and good but like a 50/50 reliable. Supposedly you’re in China you connect to WiFi put on the vpn every 10-20 minutes it disconnects that’s really about it and its issue… ### 5/5 — Better network *2026-08-18, version 8.46.0* It has help me get better network in school and outside of school ### 5/5 — Recommend *2026-08-17, version 8.46.0* Very great ### 5/5 — Support is good *2026-08-17, version 8.46.0* Support is good if you have an issue ### 5/5 — worth the download *2026-08-17, version 8.46.0* easy setup and cheap ### 2/5 — Haven’t had a chance to use any features. Willl re- submit once I have *2026-08-16, version 8.46.0* VShaw ### 5/5 — sariya *2026-08-15, version 8.46.0* great app actually works but why’d yall delete the community thing? ### 5/5 — Mr. *2026-08-15, version 8.46.0* Perfect ### 3/5 — New update *2026-08-14, version 8.46.0* I think it was a new update but it made our phones perform erratically. I had to delete and reinstall. ### 5/5 — Working nine *2026-08-14, version 8.46.0* Premium subscription is best ### 5/5 — Mía *2026-08-14, version 8.46.0* This app is really good because he you don’t have a line you can use this app and textnow ### 5/5 — Actually good *2026-08-14, version 8.46.0* I never imaged I would be paying for a vpn this is one of the few things I’m actually satisfied with paying. At least with there specialty pricing ### 5/5 — Appreciation *2026-08-14, version 8.46.0* Really appreciate allow us to use free in this country. We are not available to buy VPN in Myanmar. ### 5/5 — HotspotVPN *2026-08-13, version 8.46.0* Very good ### 5/5 — Amazing *2026-08-13, version 8.46.0* Better than any other, like Norton McAfee Nord VPN and Aura. This app has included Aura Protocol to switch between Wireguard or Hydra. ### 4/5 — Very nyc *2026-08-13, version 8.46.0* Good work ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — к сожалению *2026-08-19, version 8.46.0* приложение не работает ### 1/5 — Disconnects *2026-08-18, version 8.46.0* Constantly disconnects from my phone every 30 seconds ### 1/5 — Ads are outrageous *2026-08-13, version 8.46.0* I shouldn’t have to watch a 30 second unskippable ad to TURN OFF the vpn. not to mention those stupid temu ads that u click the X and then it takes u to the store page and then u go back to the app and boom u have to wait 15 more secs for the real x to show its just malicious and i dont support a company doing that ### 1/5 — Scam *2026-08-12, version 8.45.1* Said 7 day free trial but made me pay for year subscription ### 1/5 — doesn’t work *2026-08-11, version 8.46.0* it doesn’t work… ### 1/5 — Not working properly *2026-08-09, version 8.45.1* It’s not working properly ### 1/5 — Doesn’t work in China *2026-08-07, version 8.45.1* Disappointing. ### 1/5 — VPN tracking *2026-08-06, version 8.45.1* None of the VPNs work, stalking to the 3rd degree ### 1/5 — Doesn’t connect waste of money *2026-08-05, version 8.45.0* Doesn’t connect. Waste of money. No real support. ### 1/5 — 疑问 *2026-08-03, version 8.45.0* 这款VPN在中国的使用效果怎么样 ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Appreciation *2026-08-23, version 8.46.1* Really appreciate allow us to use free in this country. We are not available to buy VPN in Myanmar. ### 5/5 — 5 stars *2026-08-21, version 8.46.1* 5 stars ### 5/5 — Good vpn *2026-08-20, version 8.46.0* Op vpn yessir ### 5/5 — review *2026-08-20, version 8.46.0* speeds up my phone faster ### 5/5 — vpn *2026-08-20, version 8.46.0* best ### 5/5 — jermell *2026-08-19, version 8.46.0* Bills ### 5/5 — Mr Lee *2026-08-19, version 8.46.0* I’ve been a subscriber for a decade and highly recommend ### 5/5 — Best vpn *2026-08-18, version 8.46.0* Goodvpn ### 5/5 — .i love this App so much *2026-08-18, version 8.46.0* I love this app so much ### 5/5 — I love it *2026-08-18, version 8.46.0* I recommend --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-28.*