If you want to have more privacy while browsing the Internet, a VPN service is a tool that you are looking for. The VPN services' main feature is that nobody but you can access it and it is impossible to track your online activity. IPVanish VPN[1] offers users private connections, fast speeds and online freedom across all the major operating systems and browsers. IPVanish VPN is a reliable and full-featured VPN service. The company is based in the USA which may turn off some customers. IPVanish VPN has over 1,000 servers in more than 60 countries.[2]
| PROS | CONS | VERDICT |
| Excellent software | Relatively low-performance |
Excellent software with a wide range of server locations. However, could seem expensive |
| A wide range of OS and router software | High price | |
| Many servers locations | Based in the US |
IPVanish VPN is the only true Top Tier VPN service in the world. This means we deliver the best VPN speeds, the most secure connections and the most competitive pricing anywhere. Our VPN network spans 40,000+ IPs on 1,000+ servers in 60+ countries, giving you the ability to surf anonymously and access the unrestricted Internet every corner of the globe.
Read our review of IPVanishVPN and make your decision
For us, it took no more than three minutes to set up the VPN on our test PC. There is also a tutorial for the beginners. The software supports Windows PCs, Macs, Android and iOS devices, as well as Amazon Fire, Linux, Chrome OS, and open-source routers. Users do not need to use their real name to create an account, however, they need a valid email account. The mobile application took about a minute to install and set up. 
The pricing packages are not the cheapest
Payments can be made using the credit card, PayPal bitcoin, Giropay, and other payment services. There is no free trial or a free version of the program, IPVanish only offers a seven-day money-back guarantee if the user is not satisfied with the product. IPVanish VPN starts at $11.99 for a monthly subscription. You can also save some money and get IPVanish VPN three-month subscription billed $26.99 every three months or yearly subscription for $77.99 annually.[3]
Many various features can help securing your privacy online
All the of the offered plans include a decent set of features:
- 7-day money-back guarantee
- More than 40,000 shared IPs and 1,000 VPN servers in more than 60 countries worldwide ranging from Albania to Vietnam.
- Unlimited bandwidth
- 256-bit AES encryption
- Anonymous Torrenting
- Unlimited P2P Traffic
- Access to Censored Apps & Websites
- OpenVPN and L2TP/IPsec VPN protocols
- Can be used on multiple devices across Windows PCs, Macs OS X, Android and iOS devices, as well as Windows Phone, Ubuntu, Amazon Fire, Linux, Chrome OS, and open-source routers.
- Available 10 simultaneous connections on multiple devices
- 24/7 customer support
IPVanish VPN allows users to automatically start the service when you start the device. As you can see the VPN provides a decent set of features and reliable protections. 
IPVanish is loging a part of users browsing data, so it is not very good
IPVanish VPN does not log user activity, however, the VPN service is based in the US and thus subject to search warrants and National Security Letters. IPVanish VPN uses the same data encryption techniques using the AES-256 protocol, including, some platforms are limited to AES-128. Users also are provided with a kill switch option which shut off all a system’s internet activity once the connection to the VPN is lost.
The speed and Performance rate are quite good according to the test results
Compared to other VPN services, IPVanish VPN had one of the lowest average latency scores (a delay in connecting to a website. The data to our system was transferred at a rate of about 45 megabits per second, which is also relatively slow – the drop of 28%. The data was uploaded at an average of about 18 megabits per seconds. However, what we really liked is that the VPN service did not drop a connection, or we needed to reconnect the service. All in one, we can say that the performance rates are below the average but it had a very steady connection without a necessity to reconnect.
As it was expected IPVanishVPN provides high-quality customer support services
IPVanish VPN provides beginners with a tutorial on how to set up the service on a PC or Mac. If you have any more product-related questions, a support team can be reached via email. IPVanish VPN also provides users with a very informative support webpage that includes Frequently Asked Questions section, Setup Guides, Billing Questions, Troubleshooting, Announcements and About IPVanish.
User interface
The user interface is dark and ominous-looking. Users can access the feedback and configuration details thought the interface. The interface also can be resized.
Our opinion: A reliable and a little bit pricy VPN
IPVanish VPN offers users an excellent software for all devices including PCs, Macs, Android smartphones tablets, iPhones, iPads and Amazon Fire TVs, it also could be set up to other platforms, such as Linux machines, Windows Phones or Kodi. IPVanish VPN has one of the greatest assortments of server locations from Albania to Vietnam that allows users to choose the most efficient server connection. When it comes to downsides, IPVanish VPN can be a little bit slow to get going. To sum up, it is a great VPN service that offers reliable protection, and a full feature set. However, it is relatively expensive and is based in the US that might turn off some customers due to the US law regulations.
- Supported platforms: Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Amazon Fire TV.
- Allows 3rd-party connections: Yes, for Above, plus routers, Linux, ChromeOS, Windows Phone, Kodi.
- Simultaneous connections: Up to 5 devices
- User data required: valid email address
- Supported protocols: IKEv2/IPsec, Open VPN, L2TP/IPsec, PPTP.
Gabriel E. Hall is an antivirus software specialist at Reviewedbypro.com.
