🍎Free VPN for iPhone & iPad: unlimited China access from the App Store (2026)
Genuinely free China VPNs are thin on the ground for iPhone and iPad — a lot of "free" App Store VPNs are subscription trials. RiftVPN’s iOS app installs straight from the App Store, and registering puts you on the free plan: unlimited data, no credit card, usable across iPhone, iPad, Apple Silicon Macs and Apple Vision Pro on the same Apple ID.
What the free plan covers here
- ✓Straight from the App Store — no configuration profile, no jailbreak
- ✓Unlimited data on the free plan with no card on file
- ✓Runs on iPhone, iPad, Apple Silicon Mac and Apple Vision Pro
- ✓Unlocks Tencent Video, iQIYI, Bilibili and NetEase Music
Start using it free in three steps
- 1
Download from the App Store
Search for Rift VPN, or use the download link on our site.
- 2
Create a free account
Register and sign in with an email — no payment details.
- 3
Allow the VPN configuration
iOS asks to add a VPN configuration on first connect; allow it and you are online.
Free plan vs VIP
The free plan already unlocks Chinese streaming. Upgrade to VIP ($1.99/mo) to remove ads or to get personal support — App Store and website pricing match.
| Feature | Free Plan(Free) | VIP Plan($1.99/Monthly) |
|---|---|---|
| Geo Unlock | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart Route | ✓ | ✓ |
| Unlimited Traffic | ✓ | ✓ |
| No Ads | — | ✓ |
| Personal Customer Service | — | ✓ |
| Global Server Selection | — | — |
| Global Mode | — | — |
FAQ
Do I need to jailbreak my iPhone to use a free VPN?
No. RiftVPN is a regular App Store app — install it normally. No jailbreak and no manually installed configuration profile.
Can my iPad and iPhone share one free account?
Yes. One account signs in on multiple devices and plan status syncs automatically.
Will a free App Store download charge me later?
No. The free plan needs no payment method and has no trial that converts into a subscription. You are only charged if you deliberately subscribe to VIP.
Free on other devices
RiftVPN — free to start, unlimited data
Unlock Tencent Video, iQIYI, NetEase Music and more. VIP from $1.99/mo.