# VPN Hotspot Shield: Wifi Proxy — user reviews > 2,741 indexed App Store user reviews of VPN Hotspot Shield by AnchorFree Inc., rated 4.60/5 from 360,777 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vpn-hotspot-shield-wifi-proxy/id443369807/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vpn-hotspot-shield-wifi-proxy/id443369807.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 294,564 · 4★ 28,068 · 3★ 10,808 · 2★ 5,768 · 1★ 21,569 ## 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 (14 of 2,741) ### 2/5 — It used to work well *2026-09-18, version 8.46.4* It sucks now no shade ### 3/5 — VPN connection *2026-09-18, version 8.46.4* It’s a great vpn but it barely works on school wifis, it connects for over 3 hours by the time school would be half way done already ### 2/5 — Theres better options *2026-09-17, version 8.46.4* Keeps turning on randomly on its own and it slows down internet speeds so thats not good. Also literally takes multiple minutes to turn on. not the worst ive used but nowhere near the best ### 5/5 — Good *2026-09-15, version 8.46.4* Excellent ### 5/5 — Great *2026-09-14, version 8.46.4* I have using this app for a year and it has been great ### 5/5 — Hi *2026-09-14, version 8.46.4* Good and nice ### 5/5 — Ski *2026-09-14, version 8.46.3* Really good connection ### 5/5 — 🤙 *2026-09-14, version 8.46.3* 🤙 ### 5/5 — App *2026-09-13, version 8.46.3* I love this app so muchhh ### 5/5 — VPN *2026-09-12, version 8.46.3* Muy bueno ### 5/5 — برنامج ذو كفاءة ممتازة جدا و ممتاز جدا مع كل الاحترام والتقدير لحضرتك استاذ *2026-09-12, version 8.46.3* شي فاخر من الأخر كل الحب استمر ### 5/5 — Best *2026-09-10, version 8.46.3* Best network ### 5/5 — vpn *2026-09-10, version 8.46.3* i tuned it on and my wifi works automatically ### 4/5 — Down the rabbit hole *2026-09-09, version 8.46.3* Enjoy 😜 ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Can’t use app without paying subscription *2026-09-14, version 8.46.3* Literally can’t use the app without paying 😂 ### 1/5 — Dont use *2026-09-13, version 8.46.2* Too much add ### 1/5 — Does not work *2026-09-12, version 8.46.3* I mean what do I say— it does not work! The app knows I am using a VPN… so I am paid a month for a service that doesn’t work ### 1/5 — Your app breaks sites *2026-09-11, version 8.46.3* Recently, whenever I browse on the internet it blocks my sites from working. Fix this immediately or I am going to be refunding. I believe you are a trojan virus and not a proper VPN if that is the case. ### 1/5 — This vpn sucks *2026-09-10, version 8.46.3* The vpn is not working nor is it helping ### 1/5 — Direct TV *2026-09-10, version 8.46.3* This is the second time that my Direct TV home subscription doesn’t work when I am traveling outside the United States. ### 1/5 — Не работает *2026-09-09, version 8.46.3* Не советую ### 1/5 — Не подключается *2026-08-29, version 8.46.2* Куча рекламы и сервера не работают ### 1/5 — Very slow and buggy *2026-08-28, version 8.46.2* Too slow to use daily, I have constant issues with videos freezing which disappear as soon as I disconnect. But the most annoying thing is the only way to disable it is to totally uninstall the app. If you disable it with iPhone settings it just reconnects again a few seconds later. ### 1/5 — What am i paying premium for if the vpn does not work *2026-08-26, version 8.46.0* Also i clicked 7 day free trial and then it took 20 dollars out of my bank. Please give me a refund. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — الأردن *2026-09-19, version 8.46.4* Yay fashion ### 5/5 — quick *2026-09-19, version 8.46.4* quick and successful ### 5/5 — VPN *2026-09-18, version 8.46.4* Very helpful and fast ### 5/5 — VPN *2026-09-18, version 8.46.4* VPN ### 5/5 — 👌 *2026-09-18, version 8.46.4* God ### 5/5 — Excellent *2026-09-18, version 8.46.0* Excellent ### 5/5 — Vpn *2026-09-17, version 8.46.4* Good! ### 5/5 — Very smooth *2026-09-17, version 8.46.4* No forcing subscription after 2 sec you download is a go go for me. I want to test the app firsts so far fantastic ### 5/5 — Good *2026-09-16, version 8.46.4* Good app ### 5/5 — Review *2026-09-15, version 8.46.4* 10/10 vpn!! --- *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 2026-09-21.*