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Change your IP address and access geo-blocked foreign websites for free

Change your IP address and access geo-blocked foreign websites for free

Vote: (6 votes)

Program license: Free

Developer: Hideman Ltd.

Version: 6.0.1

Works under: Android

Vote:

Program license

(6 votes)

Free

Developer

Version

Hideman Ltd.

6.0.1

Works under:

Android

Pros

  • Simple to set up and use.
  • Allows access to torrents and P2P applications.
  • App displays load status of individual servers.
  • Ad blocking feature saves bandwidth.

Cons

  • Free version of service comes with several limitations.

Hideman VPN is a free VPN application that makes it easier than ever before to bypass censorship and network restrictions, hide your actual IP address for increased privacy and protect the security of your personal information. It works by connecting to the Hideman VPN network and creating a secure tunnel between your Android device and the rest of the Internet. All the data sent and received is protected by strong 256-bit encryption.

One of the Simplest VPN Applications

To use the Hideman VPN service, all you need to do is to install their app on your smartphone or tablet and open it. The interface is simple to understand and no technical knowledge is required to set up or use the VPN service. You can select the country of the VPN server you use, then a specific server. The VPN app shows you the load of each server, which helps you select one that has less users connected to it and will thus offer better performance. This is a feature that isn't found in many other VPN apps, giving Hideman VPN a big advantage over the competition.

Hideman VPN Does More Than Protect Your Privacy

In addition to protecting your privacy by encrypting the data traveling between your mobile device and the rest of the Internet, Hideman VPN can make your Internet use more enjoyable in many ways.

By switching your IP address to one in a country of your choice, you will not only get a privacy benefit, but can also access many websites, online apps and services that are restricted to specific regions. If you want to use a service that isn't available worldwide like Hulu, Spotify, Netflix or Pandora, this VPN app can let you do that with ease.

Some of their servers also support P2P applications, so you can download torrents and use file sharing clients with no restrictions. Tor and I2P are accessible through the VPN network as well, even if they're blocked by your provider.

Another very interesting feature offered by Hideman VPN is bandwidth conservation. This function blocks ads and their associated trackers on the web or apps. It also blocks malicious websites that distribute malware or steal your private information. By using this feature, you can cut down on your bandwidth use by up to 25 percent.

A Few Limitations in the Free Version

The VPN app is free to download and lets you enjoy a free trial mode of the service. Unfortunately, it comes with some limitations. You only get access to servers in 8 countries, data transfer is limited to 2 GB per month and the connection speed may be throttled to 512 kbit/s during peak usage times. The good news is that the paid service is very affordable for mobile users, monthly subscriptions are available and payment is accepted through 20 different methods.

Pros

  • Simple to set up and use.
  • Allows access to torrents and P2P applications.
  • App displays load status of individual servers.
  • Ad blocking feature saves bandwidth.

Cons

  • Free version of service comes with several limitations.