The Ultrasurf Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about Ultrasurf in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
Ultrasurf
The Insider’s Guide
Free censorship-circumvention VPN from UltraReach
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among VPNs, read from Ultrasurf’s own pages.
Made by UltraReach Internet Corp. · checked Nov 13, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from Ultrasurf’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on Ultrasurf’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 13, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
3.2
GPA, above 49 of the 50 other VPNs we grade
Ultrasurf is a circumvention tool from UltraReach Internet Corp. that sends traffic through an encrypted tunnel to the company's servers. The Windows client is a free executable that needs no installation, and there are also iPhone and iPad, Android and Chrome extension versions. The iOS app adds optional paid subscriptions.
To get you started, here are 9 things to know about Ultrasurf, taken from its own pages and our grades.
It is Windows only on the desktop, Android is in beta, and the site publishes no pricing page.
- 1
Best for getting past censorship with a small free tool
Ultrasurf is a free tool for getting around internet blocking, with a Windows client you can run without installing and a Chrome extension.
- 2
Paid plans start at $4.17 a month when paid by the year
As its pricing page puts it: $6.99 per month, or $49.99 per year, as in-app purchases on iOS.
- 3
There is a free plan
The Windows client and the Chrome extension are described as free, and the iOS app is free to download with in-app purchases.
- 4
It runs on 3 platforms
Windows, iOS and Android, with a browser extension too.
- 5
Censorship circumvention
Built to let people reach blocked sites; the vendor says it was first designed for internet users in mainland China.
- 6
TLS tunnel
The iOS listing says the app uses TLS 1.3, so the traffic looks like ordinary HTTPS to a network observer.
- 7
No-install Windows client
The Windows version is a single executable that opens a tunnel and the default browser when double-clicked; no installation is needed.
- 8
A 3.2 GPA, above 49 of 50
That is against the other VPNs we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 9
Keep it
To replace Ultrasurf 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.
Ultrasurf at a glance
- Pricing
- Free plan, from $6.99 per month, or $49.99 per year, as in-app purchases on iOS
- Free plan
- Yes
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
- Made by
- UltraReach Internet Corp., since 2001
- Category
- VPNs
- Our grade
- 3.2 GPA, very good
- Store rating
- 4.2 on the App Store, 397 ratings
The report card
Best for getting past censorship with a small free tool
Ultrasurf is a free tool for getting around internet blocking, with a Windows client you can run without installing and a Chrome extension. It is Windows only on the desktop, Android is in beta, and the site publishes no pricing page.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | A | The Windows client and Chrome extension are described as free. The iOS in-app subscription is $6.99 a month or $49.99 a year. |
| Free plan and trial | A | The Windows client and extension are free with no paid tier shown, and the iOS app is free to download. |
| Features | C | Circumvention through a TLS tunnel, optional safe browsing, and no location picking listed. It is a smaller job than a full VPN. |
| Ease of use | B | No store rating on record, but the Windows client is a portable program with nothing to install. |
| Platforms and integrations | B | Windows, iOS, Android (beta) and a Chrome extension; no Mac or Linux app. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who Ultrasurf is for
- Fits if your network blocks much of the open internet
- Works for Windows users who want a portable program with nothing to install
Who it is not for
- Skip it if you use a Mac or Linux, as the download page lists neither
- Watch out: the Android app is described as in beta testing
- Watch out: iOS subscriptions of $6.99 a month or $49.99 a year were read from the US App Store only
- Watch out: the quoted reviews on the site date from 2007 to 2022
Good to know
Good for
- People on networks that block much of the open internet
- Trying a VPN-style tool without paying or creating an account
- Windows users who want a portable executable with nothing to install
Worth knowing
- The Windows client runs on Windows only; the download page lists no Mac or Linux app.
- The Android app is described on the download page as in beta testing.
- Subscription prices were read from the US App Store listing only; the Windows client and extension show no paid tier on the pages read.
- The vendor's own site publishes no pricing page, and its quoted reviews date from 2007 to 2022.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
$4.17
A month to start, paid by the year. There is a free plan too
Ultrasurf has a free plan. Paid plans start at $6.99 per month, or $49.99 per year, as in-app purchases on iOS.
The Windows client and Chrome extension are described as free.
Free
$0
The Windows client, Chrome extension and the iOS app's free use. The vendor's site says Ultrasurf is free to users.
iOS Monthly Subscription
$6.99
per month, as an in-app purchase in the iOS app
The App Store listing says the subscription adds optimized servers in 60 countries, faster speeds and an ad-free experience.
iOS Yearly Subscription
$49.99
per year, as an in-app purchase in the iOS app
The same subscription benefits as the monthly option, billed once a year.
The free plan
The Windows client and the Chrome extension are described as free, and the iOS app is free to download with in-app purchases.
Read from apps.apple.com on Nov 13, 2026.
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
4
Places it runs: Windows, iOS, Android and Browser extension
Free censorship-circumvention VPN from UltraReach. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: vPN, malware protection.
Circumvention through a TLS tunnel, optional safe browsing, and no location picking listed.
- Censorship circumvention
- Built to let people reach blocked sites; the vendor says it was first designed for internet users in mainland China.
- TLS tunnel
- The iOS listing says the app uses TLS 1.3, so the traffic looks like ordinary HTTPS to a network observer.
- No-install Windows client
- The Windows version is a single executable that opens a tunnel and the default browser when double-clicked; no installation is needed.
- Mobile apps and extension
- An iOS app covering all apps on an iPhone or iPad, an Android app in beta, and a Chrome extension.
- Optional Safe Browsing
- The Chrome Web Store listing describes an optional feature in the extension that checks visited URLs and blocks sites known for phishing, malware or scams.
Where it runs
- Windows
- iOS
- Android
- Browser extension
What it works with
Its own pages name no integrations.
Ultrasurf is made by UltraReach Internet Corp., and has been around since 2001.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
49/50
Other VPNs it is graded above
Ultrasurf's GPA of 3.2 is higher than 49 of the 50 other VPNs we grade, and level with 1.
It stands best on value for money (A, above 43 of 50) and worst on features (C, above 2).
Its paid plans start at $4.17 a month when paid by the year, against a middle price of $4.99 for the category: 13 of the 40 others that charge start lower.
On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 2.7 out of 4. 3 tools score higher and cost less.
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 51 VPNs we grade, cut by the letter each got. Ultrasurf’s own letter is outlined.
- AValue for moneyAbove 43 of 50
- AFree plan and trialAbove 43 of 50
- CFeaturesAbove 2 of 50
- BEase of useAbove 23 of 50
- BPlatforms and integrationsAbove 4 of 50
Price against what you get
Each dot is one of 46 VPNs. Further left costs less; higher up scores better on features, ease of use and platforms. Ultrasurf is the marked dot.
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Keep it
To replace Ultrasurf 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 is one of the better ones too: its GPA of 3.2 is higher than 49 of the 50 other VPNs we grade. It costs $49.99 a year.
What you could not
- Servers in dozens of countries, kept fast and private.
- An engine that recognises new malware as it appears.
- Apps for Windows, iOS and Android that stay in step with each other.
What this rests on. Ultrasurf’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.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
Psiphon, Lantern and Outline VPN
The 3 tools Ultrasurf is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 2.8GPA
Psiphon
Free plan · from $2.88/mo
Free, open-source circumvention VPN with an ad-free paid tier.
- Only Ultrasurf lists a browser extension.
- Psiphon is open source, according to its own site.
- Ultrasurf also covers malware protection.
- 2.6GPA
Lantern
Free plan · from $3.63/mo
Nonprofit, open-source VPN built to get past censorship.
- Only Ultrasurf lists a browser extension.
- Only Lantern lists macOS and Linux apps.
- Lantern is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- 2.0GPA
Outline VPN
Free
Open-source software for running your own VPN server.
- Only Ultrasurf lists a browser extension.
- Only Outline VPN lists macOS and Linux apps.
- Outline VPN is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
12
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is Ultrasurf free?
Ultrasurf has a free plan. The Windows client and the Chrome extension are described as free, and the iOS app is free to download with in-app purchases.
How much does Ultrasurf cost?
Ultrasurf lists 3 plans. Free: $0. iOS Monthly Subscription: $6.99 per month, as an in-app purchase in the iOS app. iOS Yearly Subscription: $49.99 per year, as an in-app purchase in the iOS app.
What platforms does Ultrasurf work on?
Ultrasurf is available on Windows, iOS and Android. It also has a browser extension.
How is Ultrasurf rated?
Ultrasurf's iPhone and iPad app averages 4.2 out of 5 from 397 ratings on the App Store in the United States, as read on Nov 13, 2026.
Does Ultrasurf have a macOS app?
No macOS app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. Ultrasurf is listed for Windows, iOS and Android.
Does Ultrasurf have a Linux app?
No Linux app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. Ultrasurf is listed for Windows, iOS and Android.
Is Ultrasurf open source?
Ultrasurf is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 13, 2026.
Who makes Ultrasurf?
Ultrasurf is made by UltraReach Internet Corp. It dates from 2001.
What are the alternatives to Ultrasurf?
The closest alternatives to Ultrasurf in our directory are Psiphon, Lantern and Outline VPN.
How does Ultrasurf compare with other VPNs?
Ultrasurf's GPA of 3.2 is higher than 49 of the 50 other VPNs we grade, and level with 1.
Is Ultrasurf good value for money?
ToolGPA grades Ultrasurf A for value for money. Its paid plans start at $4.17 a month when paid by the year, against a middle price of $4.99 for the category: 13 of the 40 others that charge start lower.
Could I make my own version of Ultrasurf?
To replace Ultrasurf you would be making servers in dozens of countries, kept fast and private.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from Ultrasurf’s own pages on Nov 13, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 13, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from UltraReach's own pages on 13 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by UltraReach Internet Corp. Prices change, so check ultrasurf.us before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
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ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
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What else is on toolgpa.com
- Ultrasurf, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/ultrasurf
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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