iOS app analysis · #15 of 17
PrivadoVPN on iPhone: what 227 recent reviews actually say
How the score is built
Our device test sits at 0 until we run one; the weight is reserved so scores do not shift when it lands. Method.
Star distribution in the sample
Recent reviewers of any large app skew negative compared with all-time ratings; compare the sample mean with the listing rating above to see the gap.
Monthly mean rating, last 12 months
What reviewers complain about
What they praise
Percentages are the share of sampled reviews mentioning the theme; a review can carry several. "Rising" compares the last 90 days with the whole sample.
In their words
- ★★☆☆☆“Overall the sale price was much lower than competitors.” — App Store reviewer, US, 2026-08-06
- ★★☆☆☆“Able to connect but can’t watch any programs” — App Store reviewer, CA, 2026-07-08
- ★☆☆☆☆“Granted, I was using the free version to try it out.” — App Store reviewer, US, 2026-05-21
- ★★★★☆“App launches but doesn’t work after they ban the ip that privado use or something” — App Store reviewer, GB, 2026-05-18
- ★★★★★“I really hope the developers add Hysteria2 and Reality support in future updates!” — App Store reviewer, US, 2026-01-18
Latest release notes (v4.0.1)
Features: - Improved connection reliability for a smoother VPN experience. - Improved app stability and performance. Fixes: - Various bug fixes.
Frequently asked
Is the PrivadoVPN iPhone app any good?
Its App Store score this month is 51/100, ranking #15 of 17 VPN apps we track. The listing rating is 4.00 stars from 734 ratings; among the 227 most recent reviews we analysed, 33.5% raised a critical problem, most often crashes & bugs (11.9%).
What do people complain about most in PrivadoVPN reviews?
Crashes & bugs (11.9% of reviews), Connection drops (9.7% of reviews), iOS integration (7.5% of reviews). See the theme breakdown above for the full list and how each has moved over the last 90 days.
Does PrivadoVPN have billing or auto-renew problems on iOS?
Not at a level we flag: 5.3% of sampled reviews mention billing or renewal, below our 8% threshold. Still, App Store subscriptions cancel in iOS Settings, not in the app.
Is this the same as your overall review?
No. This page measures the iOS app as its users experience it. The full PrivadoVPN review covers ownership, jurisdiction, audits, pricing after renewal and the service as a whole.