Head-to-head · Free VPNs for iPhone
Psiphon vs Hola VPN
Psiphon leads on 0 checks, Hola VPN on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scorePsiphon · 8.3/10
- Free planboth
Psiphon scores higher on our rubric for free vpns for iphone: 8.3 against 8.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #7 and #8.
Psiphon is the better fit for users needing VPN access on restrictive networks. Hola VPN is the better fit for users who value broad location choice on a free plan.
- Psiphon fits best
Users needing VPN access on restrictive networks
- Hola VPN fits best
Users who value broad location choice on a free plan
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Side by side
| Feature | Psiphon 8.3/10 Visit ↗ | Hola VPN 8.1/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.3 | 8.1 |
| Ranking | #7 in Free VPNs for iPhone | #8 in Free VPNs for iPhone |
| Best for | Users needing VPN access on restrictive networks | 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 | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, iOS, Android | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Chrome extension |
| Support | Email, Docs | Tickets, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Solo, Small business |
| Features Psiphon 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 |
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| Our verdict | Psiphon is open-source censorship-circumvention software for people trying to access content blocked by governments, institutions, or networks. It is available on iOS, Android, Windows, and macOS, with a free service and optional… 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
Psiphon — where it wins
- Combines VPN, SSH, and HTTP/SOCKS proxy connectivity with traffic obfuscation
- Automatically discovers servers across more than 20 selectable countries
- Offers open-source clients and split tunneling on Android
Where it doesn't
- It is designed for circumvention rather than conventional VPN use
- Whole-device tunneling depends on supported configurations
- Paid subscriptions are needed to remove ads and increase speed
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
- Psiphon8.3/10 · Free plan
A free, multi-mode tool for reaching blocked content, with optional faster, ad-free subscriptions.
Visit PsiphonFull verdict → - 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 →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026
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