Top 5 VPNs for iPhone in 2026

Choose an iPhone VPN by checking more than iOS support: every service here lists an iOS app. This 2026 ranking compares Apple TV support, ad and tracker blocking, malware protection and kill switches, so you can pick a plan that fits your devices and priorities.

How we ranked these iPhone VPNs

Since all five plans list iOS and Apple TV, platform availability alone does not separate them. We focused on the other features named for this page: ad and tracker blocking, malware protection and a kill switch. All five list those features, so we then considered practical differences such as simultaneous connections, server and country counts, protocols, split tunnelling and whether a free option or trial is offered. We rank on listed specs and features, not lab tests. These plan-level features do not tell you exactly how every control works in the iPhone app, so check the provider’s iOS app details if one setting matters to you.

1. Proton VPN Plus

Proton VPN Plus is our first pick if you want a broad set of listed protections alongside iPhone and Apple TV support. It includes an ad and tracker blocker, malware protection and a kill switch, plus split tunnelling and 20,000 servers across 149 countries. WireGuard and OpenVPN are listed alongside Proton’s own protocol, giving you more protocol choices than a plan with only one or two options.

• Strengths: iOS and Apple TV; ad and tracker blocking; malware protection; kill switch; split tunnelling; 10 simultaneous devices; free version available.
• Limits: The connection allowance is capped at 10 devices, and RAM-only servers are not listed for this plan.

It also lists an independently audited no-logs policy, multi-hop, obfuscated servers and a 30-day money-back guarantee. That combination makes Proton a strong fit if you want more than basic iPhone protection or use a VPN across several types of devices. Choose it if its 10-device limit works for your household and you value the large listed server network. The free version is available, but the feature set described here is for Plus.

2. Surfshark Starter

Surfshark Starter stands out for households with many devices: it lists unlimited simultaneous connections, while supporting iOS and Apple TV. Its listed security features include an ad and tracker blocker, malware protection and a kill switch. You also get split tunnelling, multi-hop, obfuscated servers and four protocol options: WireGuard, OpenVPN, IKEv2/IPsec and Surfshark’s own protocol.

• Strengths: Unlimited devices; iOS and Apple TV; ad and tracker blocking; malware protection; kill switch; RAM-only servers; seven-day trial listed.
• Limits: It lists 4,500 servers in 100 countries, fewer than Proton’s listed totals; there is no free version.

Surfshark also lists an independently audited no-logs policy, 24/7 support and a 30-day money-back guarantee. The unlimited connection allowance is the clearest reason to put it ahead of the other plans for a busy home: you can cover your iPhone, Apple TV and other supported devices without counting connections. Pick it if device capacity matters more than having the largest listed network.

3. ExpressVPN Basic

ExpressVPN Basic makes sense if RAM-only servers and a four-protocol choice are priorities. The plan lists iOS and Apple TV, as well as an ad and tracker blocker, malware protection and a kill switch. WireGuard, OpenVPN, IKEv2/IPsec and Lightway are supported, and split tunnelling is included. RAM-only servers are another distinguishing listed feature.

• Strengths: iOS and Apple TV; ad and tracker blocking; malware protection; kill switch; RAM-only servers; 113 countries; 24/7 support.
• Limits: It allows 10 simultaneous devices; no free version is listed, and the plan does not list a server count.

ExpressVPN also lists streaming support, obfuscated servers and an independently audited no-logs policy. Its 10-device allowance is more restrictive than Surfshark’s unlimited connections, but it will suit you if that capacity is enough and you want Lightway among the available protocols. The listed three-day trial is shorter than the trials offered by Surfshark and CyberGhost, so check the trial terms before relying on it.

4. CyberGhost VPN

CyberGhost earns its place with a large listed server count and the core protection set this page prioritises. Its plan supports iOS and Apple TV and lists an ad and tracker blocker, malware protection and a kill switch. The 9,600 servers span 100 countries, and the protocol choices are WireGuard, OpenVPN and IKEv2/IPsec.

• Strengths: iOS and Apple TV; ad and tracker blocking; malware protection; kill switch; 9,600 servers; RAM-only servers; seven-day trial listed.
• Limits: Seven simultaneous devices is the lowest allowance among these five plans; multi-hop is not listed.

It also lists split tunnelling, streaming support, 24/7 support and an independently audited no-logs policy. The 45-day money-back guarantee is longer than the guarantees listed by the other ranked plans. Choose CyberGhost if you want the listed server scale and a longer refund window, and seven connections cover the devices you plan to protect. If your household needs more connections, Surfshark is the clearer fit.

5. hide.me Premium

hide.me Premium includes the same core feature combination that defines this ranking: iOS and Apple TV support, ad and tracker blocking, malware protection and a kill switch. It also lists port forwarding, multi-hop and split tunnelling, which make it worth considering if you need those specific options alongside everyday iPhone use. Its supported protocols are WireGuard, OpenVPN, IKEv2/IPsec and SSTP.

• Strengths: iOS and Apple TV; ad and tracker blocking; malware protection; kill switch; port forwarding; multi-hop; 10 devices; free version available.
• Limits: Its listed network covers 2,600 servers in 57 countries, the smallest country count among these five; no free trial is listed.

The plan also lists 24/7 support and an independently audited no-logs policy. Pick hide.me if port forwarding or multi-hop matters to you, or if you want a free version to explore the service. Its smaller listed country network makes it less compelling if broad location choice is your main priority; Proton, for example, lists 149 countries.

Near misses

PureVPN Standard lists iOS and Apple TV, ad and tracker blocking and a kill switch, but no malware protection is listed for the plan. AdGuard VPN Premium also lists iOS and Apple TV, an ad blocker and a kill switch, plus a free version, but it has no malware protection listing and offers only its own protocol.

How to choose an iPhone VPN

First, decide which devices need coverage. If you want to protect an iPhone and Apple TV as well as computers or tablets, compare the connection limit with the number of devices you actually use. Surfshark lists unlimited connections; Proton, ExpressVPN and hide.me allow 10, while CyberGhost allows seven.

Next, treat the protection labels as a starting point, not a promise that a particular control appears in the same place on iOS and Apple TV. All five list ad and tracker blocking, malware protection and a kill switch, but you should check how the provider describes those features in its iPhone app before choosing. If you rely on split tunnelling or port forwarding, confirm that the feature supports your intended use on your devices.

Finally, compare the network and the terms that affect how you try the service. Proton lists the most countries here, while CyberGhost has the highest listed server count. Surfshark and CyberGhost list seven-day trials; hide.me and Proton list free versions. Those are different ways to assess a service, so read the plan terms and confirm that the trial or free tier suits your needs. For this 2026 shortlist, Proton is the strongest all-round feature set, while Surfshark is the easiest recommendation when you need unlimited connections.