iOS app analysis · #10 of 17
TunnelBear on iPhone: what 2,500 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
- ★☆☆☆☆“I’ve had a paid subscription for years.” — App Store reviewer, US, 2026-08-07
- ★☆☆☆☆“It keeps dropping off all by itself, especially when I am banking.” — App Store reviewer, US, 2026-07-25
- ★★☆☆☆“i used to use this app alot but might look for an alternative.” — App Store reviewer, US, 2026-07-19
- ★★★★★“Love TunnelBear - lovely design, easy to use.” — App Store reviewer, GB, 2026-08-21
- ★★★★★“Never lets me down, quick easy connections, never drops.” — App Store reviewer, US, 2026-06-16
Latest release notes (v4.16.0)
What's new in TunnelBear 4.16.0! - Memory exercises have had a long lasting impact. Bear can now remember up to 3 favourite countries to make changing your location faster and more seamless. - Ate some bugs. - 6% more bears.
Frequently asked
Is the TunnelBear iPhone app any good?
Its App Store score this month is 63/100, ranking #10 of 17 VPN apps we track. The listing rating is 4.67 stars from 84,811 ratings; among the 2,500 most recent reviews we analysed, 19.5% raised a critical problem, most often billing & auto-renew (5.6%).
What do people complain about most in TunnelBear reviews?
Billing & auto-renew (5.6% of reviews), Crashes & bugs (5.4% of reviews), iOS integration (4.8% of reviews). See the theme breakdown above for the full list and how each has moved over the last 90 days.
Does TunnelBear have billing or auto-renew problems on iOS?
Not at a level we flag: 6.3% 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 TunnelBear review covers ownership, jurisdiction, audits, pricing after renewal and the service as a whole.