Lantern: Fast, Secure VPN: iPhone vs Android
Lantern: Fast, Secure VPN gets 1k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, September 2026, rounded down to a band).
Lantern: Fast, Secure VPN by Brave New Software Project, Inc is on both the App Store and Google Play. Here are both versions together: downloads, users, revenue, ratings and chart positions, store by store with totals.
Rating
4.3 ★
243k ratings, both stores
Measured
Best rank now
#61
iPhone · 
Productivity Free
Productivity FreeMeasured
App Store
App details
App ID
1457872372
Publisher
Brave New Software Project, Inc
Publisher country
United States
Minimum OS
iOS 15.6+
Content rating
4+
Languages
1
EN
Size
203 MB
Google Play
App details
App ID
org.getlantern.lantern
Publisher
Brave New Software Project, Inc.
Publisher country
United States
Content rating
Everyone
Lantern: Fast, Secure VPN downloads & installs
Both stores, worldwide. Bands are open; exact numbers are free with an account.
| Store | Downloads / day | Lifetime installs |
|---|---|---|
| iPhone | 100+ | – |
| Google Play | 500+ | 10M+ Measured |
| Total | 1k+ Confidence | 10M+ Confidence |
How this is calculated
iPhone: chart positions and rating growth per country, anchored on its own Android downloads; lifetime from ratings worldwide × installs per rating. Google Play: the daily change in its exact install count. The total adds every store.
Where Lantern: Fast, Secure VPN's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Stickiness (DAU / MAU)
how many monthly users open it on a given day
Retention · share of new users still active
Day 1
Day 7
Day 30
Time spent · per daily user
Average time spent Pro
min a day
Sessions a day Pro
Time per session Pro
min
How this is calculated
Monthly users come from lifetime installs across every store, fitted on monthly active user figures companies publish; daily users = monthly × the typical daily/monthly ratio for the category. Confidence is the chance the real number is within half to double ours.
In-app revenue
Worldwide, what users spend before Apple and Google take their fee.
| Store | Per day | Per month | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| App Store | |||
| Google Play | |||
| Total | Confidence | 100% |
Business model: Subscription-led
How Lantern: Fast, Secure VPN makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
SubscriptionsIn-app purchasesAds · 197 ad networks
Subscriptions
/mo
of revenue
Ads
/mo
of revenue
Top in-app purchases · App Store US, most popular first
| 1 | Monthly Subscription subscription | |
| 2 | One Year Plan subscription | |
| 3 | Lantern Pro: One Year Plan subscription | |
| 4 | Lantern Pro: One Month Plan subscription | |
| 5 | Lantern Pro: Two Year Plan subscription |
Where it ranks now
Both stores, across every country we track.
Ratings
Both stores. Store data, measured.
| Store | Rating | Ratings |
|---|---|---|
| App Store | 0.0 ★ | – |
| Google Play | 4.3 ★ | 243k 8.7k written reviews |
| Both stores | 4.3 ★ weighted by ratings | 243k |
About Lantern: Fast, Secure VPN
A nonprofit building tools for an open internet
We're a nonprofit with one mission: keeping the internet open for everyone, everywhere. We've spent 12 years developing connection technologies in the world's most demanding network environments. Every Pro subscription directly funds access for people who need it most.
Most VPNs want your email before you've even tried them. We don't. No account. No credit card. Just download and connect.
Your server, your rules
Want zero middlemen? Host your own VPN server on infrastructure you control. Your traffic, your hardware, your rules. Setup takes minutes.
Or connect through Lantern's global network. Either way, you're in control.
Engineered for reliability
We've spent 12 years building connection tools for the hardest network conditions on the planet. That work shows up everywhere: more protocols than typical VPNs, smarter routing, fewer dropped connections. When standard approaches don't work, Lantern has alternatives ready.
Privacy you can verify
• Open source code, publicly available
• Strict no-logs policy
• Strong encryption on all connections
• Nonprofit structure with transparent funding
Honest about what VPNs do
We don't sell fear. VPNs protect your privacy and help you access the internet freely. No hype. Just protection that works.
Pro features
• Unlimited data
• Connect up to 5 devices
• Built-in ad blocking
• Premium server access
• Private Server hosting at no extra cost
Why a nonprofit VPN?
We're funded by subscriptions, not by selling data or running ads. We're accountable to our mission, not shareholders.
• 12+ years of proven reliability
• Tested in demanding environments worldwide
• Research-driven development
• Community-supported and mission-focused
Free plan available
Try Lantern without creating an account or entering payment info. Just download and connect. Pro subscriptions unlock unlimited data and directly support accessible internet worldwide.
Try the VPN built by a nonprofit that believes in an open, accessible internet for everyone.
Terms of Use: https://lantern.io/terms
Privacy Policy: https://lantern.io/privacy
Service availability may vary by region due to local regulations.
We're a nonprofit with one mission: keeping the internet open for everyone, everywhere. We've spent 12 years developing connection technologies in the world's most demanding network environments. Every Pro subscription directly funds access for people who need it most.
Most VPNs want your email before you've even tried them. We don't. No account. No credit card. Just download and connect.
Your server, your rules
Want zero middlemen? Host your own VPN server on infrastructure you control. Your traffic, your hardware, your rules. Setup takes minutes.
Or connect through Lantern's global network. Either way, you're in control.
Engineered for reliability
We've spent 12 years building connection tools for the hardest network conditions on the planet. That work shows up everywhere: more protocols than typical VPNs, smarter routing, fewer dropped connections. When standard approaches don't work, Lantern has alternatives ready.
Privacy you can verify
• Open source code, publicly available
• Strict no-logs policy
• Strong encryption on all connections
• Nonprofit structure with transparent funding
Honest about what VPNs do
We don't sell fear. VPNs protect your privacy and help you access the internet freely. No hype. Just protection that works.
Pro features
• Unlimited data
• Connect up to 5 devices
• Built-in ad blocking
• Premium server access
• Private Server hosting at no extra cost
Why a nonprofit VPN?
We're funded by subscriptions, not by selling data or running ads. We're accountable to our mission, not shareholders.
• 12+ years of proven reliability
• Tested in demanding environments worldwide
• Research-driven development
• Community-supported and mission-focused
Free plan available
Try Lantern without creating an account or entering payment info. Just download and connect. Pro subscriptions unlock unlimited data and directly support accessible internet worldwide.
Try the VPN built by a nonprofit that believes in an open, accessible internet for everyone.
Terms of Use: https://lantern.io/terms
Privacy Policy: https://lantern.io/privacy
Service availability may vary by region due to local regulations.
Lantern: Fast, Secure VPN iPhone
Lantern: Fast, Secure VPN gets 1k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, September 2026, rounded down to a band).
Lantern: Fast, Secure VPN is #61 in Productivity Free in United Arab Emirates and charting in 1 of 24 countries we track.
Updated 27 Sep 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
DeveloperBrave New Software Project, Inc
CategoryProductivity
PriceFree
Released
Rating★ 0.0 (0)
Version10.0.0
Age rating4+
First seen by us 25 Sep 2026
25 Sep 2026Rating
0.0 ★
0 ratings
Measured
Best rank now
#61
Productivity FreeMeasured
Lantern: Fast, Secure VPN on the App Store
App details
App ID
1457872372
Publisher
Brave New Software Project, Inc
Publisher country
United States
Minimum OS
iOS 15.6+
Content rating
4+
Languages
1
EN
Size
203 MB
Lantern: Fast, Secure VPN downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Apple publishes no download counts. iPhone downloads come from chart positions and daily rating growth per country, calibrated on Google Play install counts; lifetime installs from ratings worldwide × installs per rating. Confidence is the chance the real number is within half to double ours.
Where Lantern: Fast, Secure VPN's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Stickiness (DAU / MAU)
how many monthly users open it on a given day
Retention · share of new users still active
Day 1
Day 7
Day 30
Time spent · per daily user
Average time spent Pro
min a day
Sessions a day Pro
Time per session Pro
min
How this is calculated
Monthly users come from lifetime installs across every store, fitted on monthly active user figures companies publish; daily users = monthly × the typical daily/monthly ratio for the category. Confidence is the chance the real number is within half to double ours.
In-app revenue
Worldwide, what users spend in Lantern: Fast, Secure VPN before Apple and Google take their fee.
How this is calculated
Not on any Top Grossing chart: monthly active users × spend per user for its category, measured on the charted apps nearest the bottom of the charts.
Business model: Subscription-led
How Lantern: Fast, Secure VPN makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
SubscriptionsIn-app purchasesAds · 197 ad networks
Subscriptions
/mo
of revenue
Ads
/mo
of revenue
Top in-app purchases · App Store US, most popular first
| 1 | Monthly Subscription subscription | |
| 2 | One Year Plan subscription | |
| 3 | Lantern Pro: One Year Plan subscription | |
| 4 | Lantern Pro: One Month Plan subscription | |
| 5 | Lantern Pro: Two Year Plan subscription |
Where it ranks now
Every top chart it appears in across 24 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | ProductivityFree | #61 |
Apps near Lantern: Fast, Secure VPN on the chart
Productivity Free, around #61.
Ratings
App Store, worldwide.
Rating
0.0 ★
0 ratings
Measured
Ratings
0
Measured
About Lantern: Fast, Secure VPN
A nonprofit building tools for an open internet
We're a nonprofit with one mission: keeping the internet open for everyone, everywhere. We've spent 12 years developing connection technologies in the world's most demanding network environments. Every Pro subscription directly funds access for people who need it most.
Most VPNs want your email before you've even tried them. We don't. No account. No credit card. Just download and connect.
Your server, your rules
Want zero middlemen? Host your own VPN server on infrastructure you control. Your traffic, your hardware, your rules. Setup takes minutes.
Or connect through Lantern's global network. Either way, you're in control.
Engineered for reliability
We've spent 12 years building connection tools for the hardest network conditions on the planet. That work shows up everywhere: more protocols than typical VPNs, smarter routing, fewer dropped connections. When standard approaches don't work, Lantern has alternatives ready.
Privacy you can verify
• Open source code, publicly available
• Strict no-logs policy
• Strong encryption on all connections
• Nonprofit structure with transparent funding
Honest about what VPNs do
We don't sell fear. VPNs protect your privacy and help you access the internet freely. No hype. Just protection that works.
Pro features
• Unlimited data
• Connect up to 5 devices
• Built-in ad blocking
• Premium server access
• Private Server hosting at no extra cost
Why a nonprofit VPN?
We're funded by subscriptions, not by selling data or running ads. We're accountable to our mission, not shareholders.
• 12+ years of proven reliability
• Tested in demanding environments worldwide
• Research-driven development
• Community-supported and mission-focused
Free plan available
Try Lantern without creating an account or entering payment info. Just download and connect. Pro subscriptions unlock unlimited data and directly support accessible internet worldwide.
Try the VPN built by a nonprofit that believes in an open, accessible internet for everyone.
Terms of Use: https://lantern.io/terms
Privacy Policy: https://lantern.io/privacy
Service availability may vary by region due to local regulations.
We're a nonprofit with one mission: keeping the internet open for everyone, everywhere. We've spent 12 years developing connection technologies in the world's most demanding network environments. Every Pro subscription directly funds access for people who need it most.
Most VPNs want your email before you've even tried them. We don't. No account. No credit card. Just download and connect.
Your server, your rules
Want zero middlemen? Host your own VPN server on infrastructure you control. Your traffic, your hardware, your rules. Setup takes minutes.
Or connect through Lantern's global network. Either way, you're in control.
Engineered for reliability
We've spent 12 years building connection tools for the hardest network conditions on the planet. That work shows up everywhere: more protocols than typical VPNs, smarter routing, fewer dropped connections. When standard approaches don't work, Lantern has alternatives ready.
Privacy you can verify
• Open source code, publicly available
• Strict no-logs policy
• Strong encryption on all connections
• Nonprofit structure with transparent funding
Honest about what VPNs do
We don't sell fear. VPNs protect your privacy and help you access the internet freely. No hype. Just protection that works.
Pro features
• Unlimited data
• Connect up to 5 devices
• Built-in ad blocking
• Premium server access
• Private Server hosting at no extra cost
Why a nonprofit VPN?
We're funded by subscriptions, not by selling data or running ads. We're accountable to our mission, not shareholders.
• 12+ years of proven reliability
• Tested in demanding environments worldwide
• Research-driven development
• Community-supported and mission-focused
Free plan available
Try Lantern without creating an account or entering payment info. Just download and connect. Pro subscriptions unlock unlimited data and directly support accessible internet worldwide.
Try the VPN built by a nonprofit that believes in an open, accessible internet for everyone.
Terms of Use: https://lantern.io/terms
Privacy Policy: https://lantern.io/privacy
Service availability may vary by region due to local regulations.
Latest updates
10.0.0
- Faster, more reliable connections at startup
- Smoother reconnects when your network changes or the app returns from the background
- Improved layouts on smaller iPhones
- Bug fixes and stability improvements
Lantern: Fast & Private VPN Android
Lantern: Fast & Private VPN gets 1k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, September 2026, rounded down to a band).
Lantern: Fast & Private VPN is #70 in Tools Free on Google Play in United Arab Emirates and charting in 1 of 15 countries we track.
Updated 27 Sep 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
DeveloperBrave New Software Project, Inc
CategoryTools
PriceFree
Released
Installs10M+
Rating★ 4.3 (243k)
Updated
Content ratingEveryone
Rating
4.3 ★
243k ratings
Measured
Best rank now
#70
Tools FreeMeasured
Lantern: Fast & Private VPN on Google Play
App details
App ID
org.getlantern.lantern
Publisher
Brave New Software Project, Inc.
Publisher country
United States
Content rating
Everyone
Lantern: Fast & Private VPN downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Google Play shows an exact lifetime install count; downloads per day are its daily change (measured). When Play hasn't refreshed the count, they come from new ratings and Top Free chart positions. Confidence is the chance the real number is within half to double ours.
Where Lantern: Fast & Private VPN's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Stickiness (DAU / MAU)
how many monthly users open it on a given day
Retention · share of new users still active
Day 1
Day 7
Day 30
Time spent · per daily user
Average time spent Pro
min a day
Sessions a day Pro
Time per session Pro
min
How this is calculated
Monthly users come from lifetime installs across every store, fitted on monthly active user figures companies publish; daily users = monthly × the typical daily/monthly ratio for the category. Confidence is the chance the real number is within half to double ours.
In-app revenue
Worldwide, what users spend in Lantern: Fast & Private VPN before Apple and Google take their fee.
How this is calculated
Not on any Top Grossing chart: monthly active users × spend per user for its category, measured on the charted apps nearest the bottom of the charts.
Business model: Subscription-led
How Lantern: Fast & Private VPN makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
SubscriptionsIn-app purchasesAds · 197 ad networks
Subscriptions
/mo
of revenue
Ads
/mo
of revenue
Top in-app purchases · App Store US, most popular first
| 1 | Monthly Subscription subscription | |
| 2 | One Year Plan subscription | |
| 3 | Lantern Pro: One Year Plan subscription | |
| 4 | Lantern Pro: One Month Plan subscription | |
| 5 | Lantern Pro: Two Year Plan subscription |
Where it ranks on Google Play
Every top 200 chart it appears in across 15 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | ToolsFree | #70 |
Apps near Lantern: Fast & Private VPN on the chart
Tools Free, around #70.
Ratings
Google Play, worldwide.
Rating
4.3 ★
243k ratings
Measured
Ratings
243k
Measured
Written reviews
8.7k
Measured
About Lantern: Fast & Private VPN
Lantern is the fast, open source VPN built for the world's most heavily censored networks. Downloaded 250 million times over 12+ years. If it works there, it will work anywhere. Built by Brave New Software Project, a US 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and independently audited.
SMART ROUTING, BUILT FOR SPEED
Most VPNs route everything through their servers, slowing you down. Smart Routing uses region-specific rules to automatically send traffic that needs the VPN through Lantern. Everything else goes direct for speed and reliability. Prefer everything encrypted? Switch to full tunnel mode anytime.
SPLIT TUNNELING YOU CONTROL
Choose which apps or websites bypass the VPN. Split tunneling works on top of either routing mode, so you stay in control whether you are in Smart Routing or full tunnel.
CENSORSHIP-RESISTANT PROTOCOLS
Lantern supports 15+ obfuscation protocols, including WireGuard, Shadowsocks, Hysteria2, VLESS, and AmneziaWG, as well as several in-house protocols developed with leading internet freedom researchers. Adaptive routing learns which transport works on your network right now, so you stay connected when other VPNs fail.
PRIVACY WITHOUT COMPROMISE
When your users include dissidents and opposition journalists, the stakes are different. Lantern keeps absolutely no logs, and our fully open source stack has been independently audited. The same protection they rely on is what protects you.
PRIVATE SERVER
Your own VPN, no middleman. Run Lantern on your own hardware or cloud account. Deploy in minutes from inside the app, or bring your own server. Included with all plans, just pay your own server costs.
UNBLOCK WHAT MATTERS
Reach the apps and sites your network restricts:
Social: TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, X, Snapchat
Messaging: WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal
Streaming: YouTube and more
Information: Wikipedia, Google, news sites
Gaming: Steam and more
TESTED BY CRISIS, TRUSTED BY MILLIONS
Lantern kept millions connected during Iran's 2022 protests, Hong Kong's 2019 demonstrations, and Russia's crackdown after February 2022. When the stakes are highest, people choose Lantern.
USING LANTERN HELPS OTHERS
Lantern is for people who believe internet access is a human right. Every Pro subscription funds free access for people in censored regions. Protect your privacy and join a community fighting for a more open interenet.
WORKS EVERYWHERE YOU DO
Protect up to 5 devices with Lantern Pro across Android, iOS, Windows, Mac, and Linux.
FREE PLAN, NO ADS, NO ACCOUNT
The free plan is genuinely free. No ads, no signup, no email required. Pro unlocks unlimited data, server selection, and multi-device support.
WHY TRUST LANTERN
Open source: github.com/getlantern
Rigorously audited by independent security firms
Built by Brave New Software Project, a US 501(c)(3) nonprofit
No logs or trackers
Lantern uses Android VpnService to create an encrypted tunnel between your device and our servers. See lantern.io/privacy for details.
SMART ROUTING, BUILT FOR SPEED
Most VPNs route everything through their servers, slowing you down. Smart Routing uses region-specific rules to automatically send traffic that needs the VPN through Lantern. Everything else goes direct for speed and reliability. Prefer everything encrypted? Switch to full tunnel mode anytime.
SPLIT TUNNELING YOU CONTROL
Choose which apps or websites bypass the VPN. Split tunneling works on top of either routing mode, so you stay in control whether you are in Smart Routing or full tunnel.
CENSORSHIP-RESISTANT PROTOCOLS
Lantern supports 15+ obfuscation protocols, including WireGuard, Shadowsocks, Hysteria2, VLESS, and AmneziaWG, as well as several in-house protocols developed with leading internet freedom researchers. Adaptive routing learns which transport works on your network right now, so you stay connected when other VPNs fail.
PRIVACY WITHOUT COMPROMISE
When your users include dissidents and opposition journalists, the stakes are different. Lantern keeps absolutely no logs, and our fully open source stack has been independently audited. The same protection they rely on is what protects you.
PRIVATE SERVER
Your own VPN, no middleman. Run Lantern on your own hardware or cloud account. Deploy in minutes from inside the app, or bring your own server. Included with all plans, just pay your own server costs.
UNBLOCK WHAT MATTERS
Reach the apps and sites your network restricts:
Social: TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, X, Snapchat
Messaging: WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal
Streaming: YouTube and more
Information: Wikipedia, Google, news sites
Gaming: Steam and more
TESTED BY CRISIS, TRUSTED BY MILLIONS
Lantern kept millions connected during Iran's 2022 protests, Hong Kong's 2019 demonstrations, and Russia's crackdown after February 2022. When the stakes are highest, people choose Lantern.
USING LANTERN HELPS OTHERS
Lantern is for people who believe internet access is a human right. Every Pro subscription funds free access for people in censored regions. Protect your privacy and join a community fighting for a more open interenet.
WORKS EVERYWHERE YOU DO
Protect up to 5 devices with Lantern Pro across Android, iOS, Windows, Mac, and Linux.
FREE PLAN, NO ADS, NO ACCOUNT
The free plan is genuinely free. No ads, no signup, no email required. Pro unlocks unlimited data, server selection, and multi-device support.
WHY TRUST LANTERN
Open source: github.com/getlantern
Rigorously audited by independent security firms
Built by Brave New Software Project, a US 501(c)(3) nonprofit
No logs or trackers
Lantern uses Android VpnService to create an encrypted tunnel between your device and our servers. See lantern.io/privacy for details.