UltraVPN Review

How Much Does UltraVPN Cost?

UltraVPN is not the most comprehensive VPN product on the market, nor is it the cheapest. Its pricing structure is somewhat complicated too. If you sign up for an UltraVPN monthly plan, you will pay $6.99 a month for the first month and $8.99 a month thereafter.

If you opt for the 6-months plan, the monthly price drops to $4.99 a month, but this rises to $9.98 on renewal, making it more expensive than the monthly plan. On the annual plan, monthly prices come in at $2.99 a month for the first year, but this rises to $7.50 a month on renewal.

The VPN product is even more disappointing considering that it only offers protection for 3 simultaneous connections as standard. This is much less than many other VPN providers offer and significantly lower than the industry average of 5 simultaneous device connections. As an UltraVPN customer, you can choose to upgrade to support for unlimited device connections, but this will cost an extra $2.92 a month on the annual plan, and this also rises after the first term to $5.83 a month. This means that you will be paying $13.33 a month on the annual UltraVPN plan to gain support for unlimited devices.

• UltraVPN 1 Month Plan: $6.99 a month for the first month ($8.99 a month thereafter)
• UltraVPN 6 Month Plan: $4.99 a month for the first 6 months ($9.98 a month thereafter)
• UltraVPN 1 Year Plan: $2.99 a month for the first year ($7.50 a month thereafter)

Does UltraVPN Offer a No-Logging Policy?

The UltraVPN website states that the provider has a no-logging policy. The service claims that it does not monitor customer online activity to ensure online activity and browsing history remain completely private and anonymous. Even though this is good to hear, it does not cover all types of data logging, so it is necessary to delve further into the UltraVPN logging policy.

Usually, a VPN service would offer extra detail in its privacy policy. However, the small print of UltraVPN’s privacy policy covers site usage and VPN account management and does not make any clear statements about the actual VPN.

There is slightly more information about the service and its logging policy in the website’s support section. Here UltraVPN states that there is no logging of customer online searches or websites accessed; however, it does record your device’s IP address and notes the amount of data you have consumed while connected to the VPN client.

We would like to know much more about the provider’s logging processes. UltraVPN does not make it clear whether it records just total bandwidth figures or data per session, including connections times, dates, and incoming and outgoing IP addresses. UltraVPN needs to be significantly more transparent about its logging procedures.

The provider is also yet to complete an independent security report of its products and privacy policies. Many premium VPN services, including NordVPN, ExpressVPN, and TunnelBear, have already completed multiple external audits to back up their security claims, and we would like to see UltraVPN follow suit soon.

Is UltraVPN Compatible with Windows?

The UltraVPN Windows client is simple and well-designed. The user interface is clear and easy to navigate, even for beginner VPN users. A control panel displays your chosen VPN server location, and there is also the option to choose from a list of other servers. There is a large Connect/Disconnect button to enable a quick and easy connection to the VPN. This means that you can enjoy secure AES-256 bit encryption in seconds.

There are a few helpful configuration settings too. The VPN client does not offer the best or automatic selection option to gain easy access to the best available server in terms of proximity and speed. Also, there is no Favorites option to ensure a quick re-connection to your most used servers. The server list also does offer the option to choose specific countries or cities, which is helpful.

The VPN clients also highlight the best servers for streaming geo-restricted television shows and movies on sites such as Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, BBC iPlayer, YouTube, Hulu, and more.

When you want to activate the connection, choose your desired server location and enable desktop or mobile notifications so that you are up to date with what the VPN app is doing. The VPN app will update to reveal your current server status and your new IP address and location.

The app settings offer a few handy options, including the potential to load the app automatically when Windows launches. You can also choose to have the VPN app automatically connect to the best available server or the server you previously connected to. There is an option to enable a firewall, which is the UltraVPN app’s version of a kill-switch, to ensure your internet connection is cut if the VPN fails for any reason.

Users can also choose between IKEv2, OpenVPN TCP, and OpenVPN UDP protocols, which is useful. However, the app does not offer the same level of features as premium clients. There are no options for DNS servers, no stealth VPN protocols, and no leak protection. There is also no option to enable auto-connection when you access unsecured or unknown Wi-Fi networks such as those in cafes, hotels, or airports.

The firewall feature does work well. The client quickly detects any issues and reconnects to a secure server, while the kill-switch blocks all unencrypted data traffic.

Is UltraVPN Compatible with Android?

The Ultra Android app has a similar interface to the desktop version; however, it offers fewer features and has some limitations. There is an option to create OpenVPN and IKEv2 profiles to allow you to set up the service manually on other devices that may not typically support a VPN, such as routers, smart TVs, or gaming consoles. However, this process is complicated, and there is a lack of helpful support guides on the website.

Is UltraVPN Compatible with macOS?

UltraVPN offers easy-to-use apps for almost all of your devices, including macOS. The VPN is compatible with all Apple laptops and desktops, like MacBook, MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, iMac, iMac Pro, and more. No matter what Apple computer you own, there is support for every version from Sierra to the latest update.

Is UltraVPN Compatible with iOS?

If you own an iPhone or iPad, you can use UltraVPN too. There are easy-to-use apps compatible with all iOS devices from the iPhone 6 and up. To connect to UltraVPN on your iPhone or iPad, tap connect to use the default server location that the provider chooses. If you want to access a server in a different city or country, tap Location and choose between UltraVPN’s 100+ locations.

Is UltraVPN Good for Streaming?

UltraVPN claims to offer access to geo-restricted content on streaming services that would typically be unavailable in your regions. The UltraVPN client makes this process easy by offering specialist ULTRAFIX servers for the USA, UK, Canada, and Japan, to ensure quick access to streaming sites in these countries.

The servers were successful at accessing BBC iPlayer, which is impressive as some of the top VPN providers struggle to overcome strong VPN blocking technology there. You can also expect to access US Netflix libraries, as well as Amazon Prime Video and Disney+.

Connection speeds vary depending on which servers you connect to. Connecting to a VPN server in the UK achieves average speeds of up to 68Mbps, which is sufficient for high definition Netflix streaming and gaming. European servers achieved speeds of between 100Mpbs and 140Mbps. US servers reached speeds of between 70 and 100Mbps.

Therefore, it is clear that the provider offers fast server speeds, although this will depend on your country and the server location that you choose. If you sign up to Ultra, it will likely be necessary to test a range of server locations to identify the best one for you.

Does UltraVPN Offer Good Customer Support?

In case you run into difficulties while using the service, Ultra offers a range of contact options, including a 24-hour phone line that is reserved for billing only, as well as email and live chat options.

How Does UltraVPN Work?

Ultra works by creating a private network connection between your device and a VPN server in a remote location. When you access a VPN, all of your internet traffic, including all the information you share and receive, will be re-routed through the encrypted tunnel to ensure your anonymity and privacy online.

If you connect to the internet using your normal ISP (Internet Service Provider), they may log and monitor your online activity and browsing data. This information may be sold or shared with malicious advertisers and marketers for profit. Ultra uses military-grade encryption to ensure that no one, including your ISP, malicious advertisers, cybercriminals, or the government, can access your private internet data.

Ultra VPN states that it does not log user activity and it will not restrict the apps, services, or websites that you visit on your devices. Moreover, Ultra will enable access to geo-restricted content on streaming services such as US Netflix, which would typically be unavailable in your country. Connect to the VPN by choosing a server located in the same country as the content you want to watch and unlock the content you are usually unable to watch.

Is UltraVPN a Good VPN?

UltraVPN’s apps are well-designed and easy to use, even for beginner users. The service promises fast connection speeds and excellent Netflix unblocking performance. However, there is little functionality and few configuration options compared to the top providers on the market. The provider does not offer enough power or features to justify its high subscription price.

Author Cliff Durward

Hi, I'm Cliff. I'm based in Cleveland, Ohio, with my wife and two kids. I have a keen interest in cybersecurity and have been writing about it for around a decade now. Due to my background in computer science, I am familiar ...
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