TunnelBear vs Avira Phantom VPN Free

TunnelBear8.8Visit Avira Phantom VPN Free8.5Visit

Higher score TunnelBear #4 in Free VPNs for iPhone 8.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 1 features Visit TunnelBear

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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

• TunnelBear fits best

  iPhone users seeking audited privacy and simple protection

• Avira Phantom VPN Free fits best

  Light-use iPhone users who need a free VPN

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Side by side

Feature	TunnelBear 8.8/10 Visit ↗	Avira Phantom VPN Free 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.8	8.5
Ranking	#4 in Free VPNs for iPhone	#6 in Free VPNs for iPhone
Best for	iPhone users seeking audited privacy and simple protection	Light-use iPhone users who need a free VPN
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$3.33/mo	—
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	7 days
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension	Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Chrome extension, Linux	Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Chrome extension
Support	Email, Docs	Email, Phone, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market	Solo, Small business
Features TunnelBear 0/1 · Avira Phantom VPN Free 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	Free plan includes 2 GB of secure browsing Annual independent security audits and a reconnection kill switch Offers WireGuard, OpenVPN, and IKEv2 protocols	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.
Cons	Free browsing is limited to 2 GB Streaming services may block VPN traffic Unlimited browsing and location selection require a paid plan	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.
Our verdict	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 →	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 →

Strengths and trade-offs

• 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

• 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.

• TunnelBear8.8/10 · Free plan

  A straightforward iPhone VPN with a 2 GB free plan and privacy-focused protections.

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• 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.

  Visit AviraFull verdict →