The short version
- Free planYes — 300MB/day, no card needed
- Paid from~$2.49/mo on long-term plans
- PlatformsWindows, macOS, Android, iOS
- ProtocolsOpenVPN, IKEv2, SSTP, PPTP
- No-logs auditClaimed, not independently audited
- Based inHong Kong
iTop VPN is a budget VPN app from Orange View Limited, a Hong Kong software company that also makes iTop Screen Recorder, iTop Data Recovery, and a handful of other desktop utilities. It has a genuinely free tier, desktop apps loaded with extras, and some of the cheapest long-term pricing in the VPN market. What it doesn't have is a published third-party audit of its no-logs claim, or WireGuard support, and its mobile apps are missing features its Windows and Mac apps include by default.
None of that makes it a bad choice for what most people actually use a budget VPN for — hiding your traffic on hotel Wi-Fi, unblocking a show while travelling, taking the edge off ad tracking. It's a weaker choice if you need to prove, not just trust, that your activity isn't logged.
What iTop VPN is
iTop VPN is a consumer VPN app built by Orange View Limited, founded in Hong Kong in 2016. The company runs under the "iTop" brand alongside separate products — iTop Screen Recorder, iTop Data Recovery, iTop PDF Editor — that share the same install and licensing infrastructure but are otherwise unrelated tools. iTop states its VPN app has passed 10 million downloads.
Hong Kong sits outside the 5/9/14 Eyes intelligence-sharing alliances and has no VPN-specific data retention law, which is the jurisdiction argument iTop and most reviewers make in its favor. It's a genuinely different legal position from being based in the US or UK. It isn't the same as being based somewhere with no relationship to mainland Chinese authority at all, which is worth knowing rather than assuming either way.
Is iTop VPN actually free
Yes, there's a real free tier and it doesn't ask for a card to start. What it gives you has shrunk over time: independent testing in July 2026 measured 300MB of data per day, down from the roughly 700MB/day older reviews recorded, spread across a shrinking pool of free servers — 11 active free servers in a January 2026 check, 6 in the July 2026 recheck.
The free tier is limited in specific, checkable ways:
- 300MB per day, reset daily, enough for messaging and light browsing but not much video
- One device connected at a time, versus 5–8 on paid plans
- No Netflix access — testers at AllAboutCookies checked U.S., U.K., Australian, and Canadian servers and none unblocked it
- Fewer, more congested servers than the paid tier's 3,200+ server network
- Ads and upgrade prompts inside the app, on both desktop and mobile
iTop's app offers a "Daily Boost" that promises extra free data for watching a short ad or completing a task. In independent testing published in July 2026, a reward pop-up advertised 500MB of bonus data, but the amount actually credited to the account was 50MB — a tenfold gap between what was promised and what was delivered. That kind of mismatch is a bigger trust problem than the free tier being small in the first place: a limited free plan is a disclosed tradeoff, a reward that doesn't pay out what it says is a different category of issue.
If you only need a VPN for occasional, low-bandwidth use, the free tier functions as advertised within those daily limits. If you're expecting it to replace a paid VPN for regular streaming or larger downloads, it won't — and iTop doesn't claim otherwise in its own free-tier terms.
iTop VPN download for PC
iTop VPN ships native apps for Windows and macOS, both considerably more full-featured than its mobile apps. Both install directly from iTop's own site rather than requiring an app-store account.
Windows
- Go to iTop VPN's official download page and select the Windows download — the site detects your OS automatically.
- Run the downloaded installer (
.exe) and follow the setup prompts. - Launch the app. You can start using the free tier immediately with just an email address, or sign in if you've already bought a plan.
- Pick a server or protocol from the app's Settings tab, then click Connect.
Mac
- From the same official download page, choose the macOS version, or install it directly from the Mac App Store.
- Open the downloaded
.dmgfile and drag iTop VPN into your Applications folder. - On first launch, macOS will prompt you to approve the app's network extension — this is required for the VPN tunnel to work, not an unusual permission for this category of app.
- Sign in or continue on the free plan, then connect to a server.
iTop VPN download for mobile
iTop VPN's mobile apps exist for Android and iOS, but they're stripped-down versions of the desktop apps. Testing by vpnMentor in 2026 found the mobile apps offer only automatic server selection, with no kill switch, no protocol switching, and no split tunneling — all present on Windows and Mac.
Android
- Open the Google Play Store and search "iTop VPN," or use iTop's official site for a direct link to the correct listing.
- Confirm the developer name reads iTop Tech before installing — several similarly named VPN apps from unrelated publishers appear in Play Store search results for this term, and installing the wrong one won't give you the account or servers you're paying for.
- Install the app, grant the VPN connection permission when prompted (this is a standard Android permission for any VPN app, not specific to iTop).
- Sign in or continue free, then tap Connect.
iOS
- Open the App Store and search "iTop VPN," or follow the link from iTop's official site to go straight to it.
- Tap Get to install, then open the app.
- Approve the "VPN configuration" prompt iOS shows the first time you connect — this is Apple's standard system dialog for any VPN app, required to route your traffic through the tunnel.
- Sign in or continue free, then tap Connect.
iTop VPN Chrome extension
Separate from its Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS apps, iTop also publishes a free iTop VPN Chrome extension directly on the Chrome Web Store, carrying an aggregate rating of roughly 4.7 out of 5 at the time of writing. The same iTop VPN extension is also published for Firefox and Edge, so this isn't a Chrome-only add-on.
Like almost every browser VPN extension, it's a proxy that only reroutes traffic inside the browser it's installed in — it doesn't create the system-wide encrypted tunnel the desktop and mobile apps do. Anything outside Chrome itself, from other apps to background processes, isn't covered by the extension alone. Our guide to what a VPN actually hides covers this browser-only-versus-system-wide distinction in more depth, and it applies to any provider's extension, not just iTop's.
The Chrome Web Store listing advertises a no-logs policy, a kill switch, Double VPN encryption, and WebRTC leak protection built into the extension itself. Those are the extension developer's own claims rather than anything independently audited separately from the desktop client, so treat them with the same caution as iTop's broader no-logs claim covered below. Some of the extension's own feature descriptions also note it pairs with the Windows app for its full server list — used entirely on its own, it appears to run a smaller, more limited server set than the desktop app does.
Installing the iTop VPN extension for Chrome
- Go to the iTop VPN Chrome extension listing on the Chrome Web Store.
- Click Add to Chrome, then confirm the permissions prompt Chrome shows for any VPN or proxy extension.
- Pin the extension icon to your toolbar, sign in or continue on the free tier, and pick a server location.
- Click Connect — only traffic inside that browser tab and window is now routed through iTop, not your whole device.
The extension is a reasonable pick if all you want is to swap your visible IP address for casual browsing, get around a geo-blocked page, or add a layer of tracking resistance in one browser — and you don't want to install a full desktop client to do it. It's the wrong tool if you need your torrent client, a game, or any app outside the browser protected too; for that, the Windows, Mac, Android, or iOS app is the one that actually applies.
What iTop VPN offers
The feature set is broad, but split unevenly between desktop and mobile. On Windows and Mac, iTop bundles in:
- Protocols: OpenVPN, IKEv2/IPsec, SSTP, and PPTP — no WireGuard, which most competitors have supported for several years now
- Kill switch to block traffic if the VPN connection drops
- Split tunneling to route specific apps outside the VPN tunnel
- DNS, IPv6, and WebRTC leak protection
- Ad and tracker blocker, active at the traffic level rather than just in-browser
- Task-specific servers for streaming, gaming, and torrenting, plus Double VPN and a static or dynamic IP option on paid plans
- Security Reinforce and Dark Web Monitor, extra scanning tools bundled into the Windows app
- 3,200+ servers, though the exact country count iTop advertises varies between its own marketing pages and its app store listings — treat "180+ countries" as an upper-bound marketing figure rather than a confirmed count
On iOS and Android, you get the VPN tunnel itself, automatic server selection, and the ad blocker — not the kill switch, protocol choice, or split tunneling. If those matter to you and you're primarily a phone user, that gap is worth knowing before you buy a plan expecting desktop-equivalent features on mobile.
Privacy and logging
iTop's privacy policy states it doesn't log your browsing history, original IP address, DNS queries, or session data. That's a standard no-logs claim, and it's the same claim nearly every VPN on the market makes. The distinction that actually matters is whether a third party has verified it, and for iTop, none has. NordVPN, Surfshark, ExpressVPN, and Proton VPN have all published independent audits of their no-logging practices in recent years; iTop hasn't, and multiple 2026 reviews — including hands-on tests from vpnMentor, Wizcase, and AllAboutCookies — note the same gap independently.
That doesn't mean the claim is false. It means you're trusting a policy document rather than a report you or anyone else can check. For casual use — public Wi-Fi, streaming, general ad avoidance — that's a reasonable trade for the price. For anything where being wrong about it carries real personal risk, it's a meaningful gap, and our best VPNs guide covers providers that back the same claim with a published audit.
Independent leak testing has been more reassuring than the audit gap: vpnMentor's 2026 testing found no IP or DNS leaks across dozens of iTop servers, including free ones. You can verify that for yourself, on any VPN, using our own DNS leak test and WebRTC leak test rather than taking any provider's word for it.
Pricing and plans
iTop VPN's paid plans run cheaper than most competitors, especially on longer terms, and pricing shifts frequently around promotions — treat the figures below as a snapshot, not a guarantee, and check iTop's own checkout page for the current offer.
| Plan | Approx. price | Devices | Refund window |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly | ~$11.99/mo | Up to 8 | 30 days, direct purchase only |
| Yearly | ~$3.99/mo | Up to 8 | 30 days, direct purchase only |
| 2–3 year | ~$2.49–2.60/mo | Up to 8 | 30 days, direct purchase only |
One thing worth checking before you commit: independent pricing checks in July 2026 found iTop's 24-month and 36-month plans billed to the same total price, which makes the shorter of the two a straightforward worse deal. If a long-term plan is the one you want, compare the total cost shown at checkout rather than the per-month headline figure, since that's exactly where a per-month number can be misleading.
The 30-day refund window applies to purchases made directly through iTop's own site. Buy through the Apple App Store or Google Play instead, and refunds run through that store's own policy, which is typically shorter and less flexible.
Who iTop VPN is actually for
iTop VPN fits casual, price-driven use: securing a laptop on hotel Wi-Fi, unblocking a show while abroad, cutting down on ad tracking, or trying a VPN for the first time without paying anything upfront. The desktop apps back that up with a genuinely deep feature set for the price, and the leak-testing evidence is reassuring rather than concerning.
It's a weaker fit if you're a journalist, an activist, someone in a jurisdiction where VPN use itself carries risk, or anyone who needs a provider that can prove its no-logs claim rather than state it. The missing audit and the missing WireGuard support are the two gaps that show up consistently across every independent review we checked for this piece, not just one outlier's opinion.
If either of those descriptions sounds like you, iTop VPN's free tier is a reasonable way to try it before deciding whether the paid plan's price justifies its trade-offs against an audited competitor.
Frequently asked questions
Is iTop VPN safe to use?
Independent leak testing hasn't found IP, DNS, or WebRTC leaks, and the app uses standard AES-256 encryption. The gap isn't security testing, it's verification of the no-logs policy specifically: no independent auditor has confirmed it, which several competitors in the same price range now offer.
Is iTop VPN really free, or is there a catch?
The free tier is real and doesn't require a card, but it's limited to roughly 300MB of data per day, one device, and a smaller server pool than the paid tier. Its in-app "Daily Boost" reward has also been documented paying out less bonus data than the pop-up promises, which is worth knowing going in.
Does iTop VPN work with Netflix?
Not reliably on the free tier — testers found none of the free servers they checked across the U.S., U.K., Australia, and Canada unblocked it. Paid-tier streaming-optimized servers have better success rates, but streaming access on any VPN can change without notice as platforms update their blocking.
Why are there multiple "iTop VPN" apps in the Play Store?
Search results for "iTop VPN" on Google Play return apps from several different publishers, not all of them affiliated with Orange View Limited, iTop's actual developer. Check that the listed developer is iTop Tech before installing, or use the download link from iTop's own official site to avoid installing the wrong app.
Does iTop VPN support WireGuard?
No, as of mid-2026 iTop VPN supports OpenVPN, IKEv2/IPsec, SSTP, and PPTP, but not WireGuard. Several independent 2026 reviews flag this as a real gap against competitors, since WireGuard generally connects faster and performs better on longer-distance server hops.
Does iTop VPN have a Chrome extension?
Yes. The iTop VPN Chrome extension is free on the Chrome Web Store, separate from the Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS apps, and the same extension is also published for Firefox and Edge. Like most browser VPN extensions, it only proxies traffic inside that browser — it doesn't protect other apps or your whole device the way the desktop or mobile app does.
