iOS app analysis · #13 of 17
IPVanish on iPhone: what 1,281 recent reviews actually say
How the score is built
Our device test sits at 0 until we run one; the weight is reserved so scores do not shift when it lands. Method.
Star distribution in the sample
Recent reviewers of any large app skew negative compared with all-time ratings; compare the sample mean with the listing rating above to see the gap.
Monthly mean rating, last 12 months
What reviewers complain about
What they praise
Percentages are the share of sampled reviews mentioning the theme; a review can carry several. "Rising" compares the last 90 days with the whole sample.
In their words
- ★☆☆☆☆“On iPad have to delete app and reinstall at least twice weekly.” — App Store reviewer, CA, 2026-09-03
- ★☆☆☆☆“Company is an absolute joke with customer service.” — App Store reviewer, US, 2026-09-02
- ★☆☆☆☆“Doesn’t work connection error, sent email to support.” — App Store reviewer, US, 2026-08-30
- ★★★★★“IPVanish Is a great tool and great for my budget.” — App Store reviewer, US, 2026-07-12
- ★★★★★“Works great with all my devices!” — App Store reviewer, US, 2026-05-11
Latest release notes (v4.32.0)
+ Support for CarPlay was added, allowing compatible apps to work while connected to the VPN. With every release, we make improvements under the hood and squash any bugs that come up. Having issues? Contact us at support@ipvanish.com and we'll help find a fix.
Frequently asked
Is the IPVanish iPhone app any good?
Its App Store score this month is 58/100, ranking #13 of 17 VPN apps we track. The listing rating is 4.55 stars from 104,280 ratings; among the 1,281 most recent reviews we analysed, 41.7% raised a critical problem, most often billing & auto-renew (16.1%).
What do people complain about most in IPVanish reviews?
Billing & auto-renew (16.1% of reviews), iOS integration (12.3% of reviews), Crashes & bugs (9.8% of reviews). See the theme breakdown above for the full list and how each has moved over the last 90 days.
Does IPVanish have billing or auto-renew problems on iOS?
Yes: 18.4% of sampled reviews mention being charged unexpectedly, auto-renewal, or trouble cancelling — high enough that we flag it. Subscriptions bought through the App Store are cancelled in iOS Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions, not in the app; Apple's refund process is at reportaproblem.apple.com.
Is this the same as your overall review?
No. This page measures the iOS app as its users experience it. The full IPVanish review covers ownership, jurisdiction, audits, pricing after renewal and the service as a whole.