Avira Phantom VPN Free vs Hola VPN

Avira Phantom VPN Free8.5Visit Hola VPN8.1Visit

Higher score Avira Phantom VPN Free #6 in Free VPNs for iPhone 8.5/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 1 features Visit Avira

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Hola VPN #8 in Free VPNs for iPhone 8.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 1 features Visit Hola VPN

• Avira Phantom VPN Free fits best

  Light-use iPhone users who need a free VPN

• Hola VPN fits best

  Users who value broad location choice on a free plan

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Side by side

Feature	Avira Phantom VPN Free 8.5/10 Visit ↗	Hola VPN 8.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.5	8.1
Ranking	#6 in Free VPNs for iPhone	#8 in Free VPNs for iPhone
Best for	Light-use iPhone users who need a free VPN	Users who value broad location choice on a free plan
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	—	$2.99/user/mo
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	7 days	—
Money-back guarantee	14 days	14 days
Deployment	Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms	Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Chrome extension	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Chrome extension
Support	Email, Phone, Docs	Tickets, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business
Features Avira Phantom VPN Free 0/1 · Hola VPN 0/1
Ads in free app	Not checked yet	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	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Streaming support	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
P2P support	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Encrypts VPN traffic using AES-256 and masks the user's IP address. Supports streaming access and P2P file sharing. Works on iOS as well as Windows, macOS, Android, and Chrome.	Free access includes a choice of 190+ VPN locations Apps are available for iOS, Android, desktop, and browsers Premium adds unlimited usage and support for up to 10 devices
Cons	The free plan is capped at 500 MB of data per month. The kill switch is available only with Pro, and is documented for Windows. The 7-day free trial requires a payment card.	Free usage is limited daily Free users may contribute device resources and IP address to Bright Data's network Hola's privacy policy says it collects log data and may retain it for up to 12 months
Our verdict	Avira Phantom VPN Free encrypts internet traffic, masks an iPhone user's IP address, and provides virtual locations for browsing. Its free tier is aimed at people who need occasional VPN access rather than an everyday connection: the… Read the review →	Hola VPN provides apps and browser extensions for changing a user's apparent location and accessing geographically restricted websites and media. It is aimed at consumers who want broad location choice, including iPhone users: the product… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Avira Phantom VPN Free — where it wins

  • Encrypts VPN traffic using AES-256 and masks the user's IP address.
  • Supports streaming access and P2P file sharing.
  • Works on iOS as well as Windows, macOS, Android, and Chrome.

  Where it doesn't

  • The free plan is capped at 500 MB of data per month.
  • The kill switch is available only with Pro, and is documented for Windows.
  • The 7-day free trial requires a payment card.

• Hola VPN — where it wins

  • Free access includes a choice of 190+ VPN locations
  • Apps are available for iOS, Android, desktop, and browsers
  • Premium adds unlimited usage and support for up to 10 devices

  Where it doesn't

  • Free usage is limited daily
  • Free users may contribute device resources and IP address to Bright Data's network
  • Hola's privacy policy says it collects log data and may retain it for up to 12 months

• Avira Phantom VPN Free8.5/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial

  A free iPhone VPN for occasional use, with a monthly data cap that limits regular browsing.

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• Hola VPN8.1/10 · Free plan

  A broad location range and iPhone app come with limited free use and peer-to-peer routing.

  Visit Hola VPNFull verdict →