Head-to-head · Free VPNs for iPhone
Windscribe vs Hola VPN
Windscribe 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 scoreWindscribe · 9.1/10
- Free planboth
Windscribe scores higher on our rubric for free vpns for iphone: 9.1 against 8.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #8.
Windscribe is the better fit for iPhone users who want free VPN controls. Hola VPN is the better fit for users who value broad location choice on a free plan.
- Windscribe fits best
iPhone users who want free VPN controls
- Hola VPN fits best
Users who value broad location choice on a free plan
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Side by side
| Feature | Windscribe 9.1/10 Visit ↗ | Hola VPN 8.1/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.1 | 8.1 |
| Ranking | #2 in Free VPNs for iPhone | #8 in Free VPNs for iPhone |
| Best for | iPhone users who want free VPN controls | Users who value broad location choice on a free plan |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $69/yr | $2.99/user/mo |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Chrome extension |
| Support | Community, Docs | Tickets, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market | Solo, Small business |
| Features Windscribe 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 | Windscribe is a consumer VPN and privacy service for people seeking encrypted internet access, location changes, and tools to block trackers and malware. Its free plan is suited to iPhone users who want more control than a basic VPN… 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
Windscribe — where it wins
- Free plan includes 10 GB monthly data with a confirmed email
- Firewall, split tunneling, and all six protocols are included free
- Unlimited simultaneous connections across supported platforms
Where it doesn't
- Free plan limits data to 10 GB monthly
- Free plan provides servers in 10 countries
- P2P support applies only to eligible paid locations
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
- Windscribe9.1/10 · Free plan
Windscribe pairs a capped free plan with firewall, split tunneling, and six protocols.
Visit WindscribeFull 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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