iOS app analysis · #7 of 17
Proton VPN on iPhone: what 2,085 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
- ★☆☆☆☆“The vpn has issues connecting and staying connected.” — App Store reviewer, US, 2026-09-04
- ★★☆☆☆“After I updated my iPad iOS to the new version.” — App Store reviewer, US, 2026-09-04
- ★☆☆☆☆“I feel like an idiot for believing the website and paying for this service.” — App Store reviewer, AU, 2026-09-03
- ★★★★★“Free version is good but get the paid one.” — App Store reviewer, US, 2026-09-04
- ★★★★★“I don’t normally write reviews but this is really one of the best .” — App Store reviewer, US, 2026-09-03
Latest release notes (v7.5.2)
- Bug fixes and stability improvements
Frequently asked
Is the Proton VPN iPhone app any good?
Its App Store score this month is 68/100, ranking #7 of 17 VPN apps we track. The listing rating is 4.64 stars from 101,311 ratings; among the 2,085 most recent reviews we analysed, 23.5% raised a critical problem, most often ios integration (8.2%).
What do people complain about most in Proton VPN reviews?
iOS integration (8.2% of reviews), Connection drops (7.6% of reviews), Slow speeds (6.2% of reviews). See the theme breakdown above for the full list and how each has moved over the last 90 days.
Does Proton VPN have billing or auto-renew problems on iOS?
Not at a level we flag: 5.1% of sampled reviews mention billing or renewal, below our 8% threshold. Still, App Store subscriptions cancel in iOS Settings, not in the app.
Is this the same as your overall review?
No. This page measures the iOS app as its users experience it. The full Proton VPN review covers ownership, jurisdiction, audits, pricing after renewal and the service as a whole.