IPVanish
Ziff Davis-owned VPN with no device cap and antivirus on higher plans
IPVanish report card
Good · out of 4.0 · graded Oct 17, 2026
Best for covering TV boxes as well as phones
IPVanish doesn't count devices, puts ad and threat blocking on every plan, and has apps for Apple TV and Fire TV as well as computers and phones. The first two years of Essential are $52.56, which is cheap. Then it renews at $99.99 a year, near the top of what VPNs charge, so note the date.
Who IPVanish is for
- Great if your household has more devices than a capped VPN allows
- Handy when you want the VPN on an Apple TV or Fire TV
- Good for anyone who wants antivirus or cloud backup on the same bill
Who IPVanish is not for
- Pricey if you stay past the first two years, as Essential renews at $99.99 a year
- Skip it if you want a browser extension, as IPVanish doesn't make one
- Not for you if you pay monthly and might want a refund, as the guarantee covers yearly and 2-year plans
Why IPVanish gets a 2.6
Five grades, each with its reason. The GPA is their average: an A is 4 points, an F is none.
- BValue for moneyEssential bills $52.56 for the first 2 years, about $2.19 a month, inside the cheaper quarter of VPNs. But it then renews at $99.99 a year, in the dearest tenth, so the third year costs nearly twice the first two. Monthly is $14.99.
- DFree plan and trialA free trial, but only inside the iPhone and Android apps, and IPVanish doesn't say how long it lasts. No free plan, nothing to try on a computer, and the money-back guarantee isn't a trial.
- BFeaturesUnlimited devices, Threat Protection against ads, trackers and bad sites, Double Hop, a kill switch, split tunneling, WireGuard and OpenVPN, with antivirus on Complete and 1TB of backup on Advanced. It covers the whole job.
- BEase of use4.6 from about 104,000 App Store ratings, just under the 4.7 an A needs. Install, sign in, connect.
- BPlatforms and integrationsWindows, Mac, Linux, ChromeOS, iPhone, Android, Apple TV and Fire TV, but no browser extension. There's no integration list or API on record, so it stops at B.
What these grades rest on. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from IPVanish's own pages on 17 October 2026, and its App Store rating. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews. How we review and grade.
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<a href="https://toolgpa.com/tools/ipvanish#review"><img src="https://toolgpa.com/badge/ipvanish.svg" alt="IPVanish: 2.6 GPA on ToolGPA" width="196" height="56"></a>Where IPVanish stands among VPNs
IPVanish's GPA of 2.6 is higher than 10 of the 16 other VPNs we grade, and level with 2.
It stands best on value for money (B, above 11 of 16) and worst on free plan and trial (D, above 6).
Its paid plans start at $8.33 a month when paid by the year, against a middle price of $5 for the category: 13 of the 15 others that charge start lower.
On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 3.0 out of 4. 1 tool scores higher and costs less.
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 17 VPNs we grade, cut by the letter each got. IPVanish’s own letter is outlined.
- BValue for moneyAbove 11 of 16, level with 4
- DFree plan and trialAbove 6 of 16, level with 4
- BFeaturesAbove 5 of 16, level with 11
- BEase of useAbove 6 of 16, level with 8
- BPlatforms and integrationsAbove 0 of 16, level with 16
Price against what you get
Each dot is one of 16 VPNs. Further left costs less, and higher up scores better on features, ease of use and platforms. Point at a dot to see which tool it is.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
Keep IPVanish, or make your own?
Keep it
To replace IPVanish you would be making servers in dozens of countries, kept fast and private. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
It costs $99.99 a year.
What you could make
- Ad and tracker blocking: an app builder makes this well.
What you could not
- Servers in dozens of countries, kept fast and private.
- Apps for macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android that stay in step with each other.
- The depth: we grade its features B, which means it covers the whole job.
What this rests on. IPVanish’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
What is IPVanish?
IPVanish is a subscription VPN owned by Ziff Davis, with apps for Windows, macOS, Linux, ChromeOS, iOS, Android, Apple TV and Fire TV. It does not limit how many devices one account connects. Essential is the VPN with Threat Protection, Complete adds antivirus and phone support, and Advanced adds 1TB of cloud backup and a sandboxed browser.
IPVanish is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $99.99 per year at renewal (Essential), after a first 2 years for $52.56. See every plan
Good for
- Households with more devices than a capped VPN allows
- Buyers who want antivirus and cloud backup in the same subscription
- People who stream on Apple TV, Fire TV or other TV devices
Worth knowing
- Advertised prices cover the first term only; per the homepage, plans renew yearly at $99.99, $109.99 or $129.99.
- IPVanish's renewal price page lists Complete at $57.48 or $66.96 a year, matching its first-term prices and not the homepage's $109.99.
- The 30-day money-back guarantee covers yearly and 2-year plans; cancelling a monthly plan does not start a refund.
- There is no browser extension; the free trial is offered only in the mobile apps.
Key features
- Unmetered devices
- IPVanish does not count simultaneous connections or installs, so one account can cover every device in a household.
- Threat Protection
- Blocks ads, trackers and malicious websites while the VPN is connected. Included on every plan.
- Double Hop, kill switch and split tunneling
- Double Hop passes traffic through two VPN servers, the kill switch stops traffic when the VPN drops, and split tunneling lets chosen sites and apps skip the VPN.
- WireGuard and OpenVPN
- The apps connect over WireGuard or OpenVPN, under a no-traffic-logs policy that IPVanish says is independently verified.
- Antivirus on Complete and Advanced
- Real-time scanning for malware and phishing sites with background checks for suspicious activity, sold as IPVanish Antivirus.
- Cloud backup and Secure Browser
- Advanced adds 1TB of encrypted cloud backup with automatic syncing, and a sandboxed browser that deletes session data when closed.
IPVanish pricing
- Starts at
- $99.99 per year at renewal (Essential), after a first 2 years for $52.56
- Free plan
- None
- Free trial
- Free trial in the iOS and Android apps; IPVanish does not state its length
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Essential, 2 years | $99.99per year at renewal, after a first term of 2 years | VPN, Threat Protection and 3GB of eSIM data on unlimited devices. The first 2 years cost $52.56 ($2.19 a month), then it renews each year at $99.99. |
| Essential, 1 year | $99.99per year at renewal, after a first year for $46.68 | The same Essential plan. The first year costs $46.68 ($3.89 a month), then it renews each year at $99.99. |
| Essential, 1 month | $14.99per month | The same Essential plan, renewing monthly at $14.99. |
| Complete, 2 years | $109.99per year at renewal, after a first term of 2 years | Adds antivirus and phone support. First 2 years $66.96 ($2.79 a month). Also $57.48 for a first year, or $15.99 a month. |
| Advanced, 2 years | $129.99per year at renewal, after a first term of 2 years | Adds 1TB of cloud backup, the Secure Browser and 2GB more eSIM data. First 2 years $78.96. Also $64.68 for a first year, or $17.99 a month. |
Read from ipvanish.com on Oct 17, 2026. Prices change, so confirm with IPVanish before you buy.
Ways to pay less
- Other savingsFirst 2 years of a 2-year plan from $52.56
Essential costs $52.56, Complete $66.96 and Advanced $78.96 for the first 2 years. The plans then renew every 12 months at $99.99, $109.99 and $129.99.
Stated on ipvanish.com - Other savingsFirst year of a 1-year plan from $46.68
Essential costs $46.68, Complete $57.48 and Advanced $64.68 for the first year, before renewing yearly at the regular price.
Stated on ipvanish.com
How people rate the IPVanish app
4.6
out of 5 for the iPhone and iPad app
104,321 ratings on the App Store in the United States, read Oct 17, 2026. It rates the app, not everything the product does. See the listing
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Common questions
Is IPVanish free?
No, IPVanish is a paid product, but you can try it first. Free trial in the iOS and Android apps; IPVanish does not state its length.
How much does IPVanish cost?
IPVanish lists 5 plans. Essential, 2 years: $99.99 per year at renewal, after a first term of 2 years. Essential, 1 year: $99.99 per year at renewal, after a first year for $46.68. Essential, 1 month: $14.99 per month. Complete, 2 years: $109.99 per year at renewal, after a first term of 2 years. Advanced, 2 years: $129.99 per year at renewal, after a first term of 2 years. Prices were read from ipvanish.com on Oct 17, 2026.
What platforms does IPVanish work on?
IPVanish is available on macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android.
Does IPVanish offer any discounts?
IPVanish publicly lists the following: First 2 years of a 2-year plan from $52.56; First year of a 1-year plan from $46.68.
How is IPVanish rated?
IPVanish's iPhone and iPad app averages 4.6 out of 5 from 104,321 ratings on the App Store in the United States, as read on Oct 17, 2026. That is the store's rating of the app, not a score from us.
Is IPVanish open source?
IPVanish is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Oct 17, 2026.
Who makes IPVanish?
IPVanish is made by IPVanish.
What are the alternatives to IPVanish?
The closest alternatives to IPVanish in our directory are Surfshark, NordVPN, CyberGhost, Private Internet Access and PureVPN. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with IPVanish.
How does IPVanish compare with other VPNs?
IPVanish's GPA of 2.6 is higher than 10 of the 16 other VPNs we grade, and level with 2. It stands best on value for money (B, above 11 of 16) and worst on free plan and trial (D, above 6).
Is IPVanish good value for money?
ToolGPA grades IPVanish B for value for money. Its paid plans start at $8.33 a month when paid by the year, against a middle price of $5 for the category: 13 of the 15 others that charge start lower. On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 3.0 out of 4. 1 tool scores higher and costs less.
Could I make my own version of IPVanish?
To replace IPVanish you would be making servers in dozens of countries, kept fast and private. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one. It costs $99.99 a year. What you could not make: Servers in dozens of countries, kept fast and private. Apps for macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android that stay in step with each other. The depth: we grade its features B, which means it covers the whole job. This is a judgement from its listing. We have not built one.
Sources for this page
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