Head-to-head · Free VPNs for iPhone
Amnezia Free vs TunnelBear
Amnezia Free leads on 0 checks, TunnelBear on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreAmnezia Free · 9.0/10
- Free planboth
Amnezia Free scores higher on our rubric for free vpns for iphone: 9.0 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #4.
Amnezia Free is the better fit for users who want unlimited, ad-free VPN traffic for free. TunnelBear is the better fit for iPhone users seeking audited privacy and simple protection.
- Amnezia Free fits best
Users who want unlimited, ad-free VPN traffic for free
- TunnelBear fits best
iPhone users seeking audited privacy and simple protection
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Side by side
| Feature | Amnezia Free 9.0/10 Visit ↗ | TunnelBear 8.8/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.0 | 8.8 |
| Ranking | #3 in Free VPNs for iPhone | #4 in Free VPNs for iPhone |
| Best for | Users who want unlimited, ad-free VPN traffic for free | iPhone users seeking audited privacy and simple protection |
| Pricing model | Free | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | Free | $3.33/mo |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile, Desktop | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension |
| Platforms | iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, Linux | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Chrome extension, Linux |
| Support | Email, Community | Email, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Solo, Small business, Mid-market |
| Features Amnezia Free 0/1 · TunnelBear 0/1 | ||
| Ads in free app | — | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Free data limit | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Free server locations | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Simultaneous connections | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Supported protocols | Proprietary | Not checked yet |
| Streaming support | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| P2P support | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Amnezia Free is a no-cost VPN service accessed through the AmneziaVPN app, including on iPhone. It is aimed at people who want to route selected websites and apps through a VPN while leaving other traffic on their normal connection. The… Read the review → |
TunnelBear provides encrypted VPN connections for consumers and teams, including an iPhone app. Users can connect through VPN locations in different countries, while features such as VigilantBear block traffic during reconnection and… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Amnezia Free — where it wins
- Unlimited VPN traffic with no registration required
- Ad-free service routes selected sites and apps through VPN
- Open-source project with iPhone and desktop support
Where it doesn't
- Only selected websites and apps are routed through VPN
- Available resources and regions vary
- Uses vendor-developed AmneziaWG rather than a general protocol option
TunnelBear — where it wins
- Free plan includes 2 GB of secure browsing
- Annual independent security audits and a reconnection kill switch
- Offers WireGuard, OpenVPN, and IKEv2 protocols
Where it doesn't
- Free browsing is limited to 2 GB
- Streaming services may block VPN traffic
- Unlimited browsing and location selection require a paid plan
- Amnezia Free9.0/10 · Free plan
A free, ad-free VPN for selected resources, not a general-purpose all-traffic tunnel.
Visit Amnezia FreeFull verdict → - TunnelBear8.8/10 · Free plan
A straightforward iPhone VPN with a 2 GB free plan and privacy-focused protections.
Visit TunnelBearFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026
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