Head-to-head · Free VPNs for iPhone
TunnelBear vs Hola VPN
TunnelBear leads on 0 checks, Hola VPN on 1, and 1 is 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 scoreTunnelBear · 8.8/10
- Lowest starting priceHola VPN · $2.99/user/mo
- Free planboth
TunnelBear scores higher on our rubric for free vpns for iphone: 8.8 against 8.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #8.
Hola VPN is cheaper to start at $2.99/mo against $3.33/mo.
TunnelBear is the better fit for iPhone users seeking audited privacy and simple protection. Hola VPN is the better fit for users who value broad location choice on a free plan.
- TunnelBear fits best
iPhone users seeking audited privacy and simple protection
- Hola VPN fits best
Users who value broad location choice on a free plan
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Side by side
| Feature | TunnelBear 8.8/10 Visit ↗ | Hola VPN 8.1/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.8 | 8.1 |
| Ranking | #4 in Free VPNs for iPhone | #8 in Free VPNs for iPhone |
| Best for | iPhone users seeking audited privacy and simple protection | Users who value broad location choice on a free plan |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $3.33/mo | $2.99/user/mo (best) |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Chrome extension, Linux | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Chrome extension |
| Support | Email, Docs | Tickets, Docs |
| Compliance | 2FA | 2FA |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market | Solo, Small business |
| Features TunnelBear 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 | 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 → |
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
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
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
- TunnelBear8.8/10 · Free plan
A straightforward iPhone VPN with a 2 GB free plan and privacy-focused protections.
Visit TunnelBearFull 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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