Free VPN for mobile

CM Free VPN is a security application from Cheetah Mobile. As the name suggests, it is a virtual private network (VPN) that offers protection, especially if you connect to public Wi-Fis. It is free to use and does not come with data restrictions and a connection time limit.

Unlike other free VPNs, CM Free VPN does not require users to create an account. You only need to tap the connect button to use the service. It also comes with a straightforward interface for easy usability. However, while it encrypts your traffic, the app collects personal details from its users.

Protect your privacy on public Wi-Fi

CM Free VPN provides users with a decent quality VPN for free. It gives you the option to mask your IP address to access sites and apps that are, otherwise, restricted in your area. With this, you can skirt around censored content from YouTube, Youku, Hulu, Facebook, and Twitter wherever you are. It even offers no restriction on P2P or torrenting. Sadly, however, the app is not able to unblock Netflix. You would have to check out other services, such as ExpressVPN, for that.

What stands out about this app is its Wi-Fi testing feature. With it, you can secure your mobile data whenever you connect to a public hotspot. The app will alert you whether the Wi-Fi network you connect to is adequately protected and free from Wi-Fi sniffing. To further ensure that your data is safe from hackers, snoopers, and phishing attempts, all traffic is tunneled and encrypted using Open VPN and SOCKS5 protocols.

Considering it’s free and probably crowded, this VPN offers decent network speed. Although, the number of servers available is too low, even for a free service. The app has only seven servers in six countries. Ideally, you want a VPN with a lot of servers in every location to avoid overburdening the server locations with tons of users. However, the app makes up for that by offering no data restrictions and no connection time limit.

Easy to connect, too much logging

As mentioned, CM Free VPN looks good. The app is light and optimized and comes with a straightforward interface. Connecting to a server only requires you to tap the connect button. You don’t need to sign-up or log-in details. Although, if you wish to access some VIP features, you will have to create an account. Some of these features include the smart location for picking servers and the speed test that offers valuable information on which locations are the fastest for you.

However, to keep using them, you’ll need to keep logging in. You will also need to refer friends to get a VIP credit as referring friends will not grant you permanent VIP access. However, the biggest bummer about the app is its extensive logging. This program collects information ranging from your device’s brand and history to your IP address, photos, and personal details. It does not really guarantee privacy as it has a knack for monitoring your data and activities.

Use it with the utmost caution

At first glance, CM Free VPN offers an alluring package for a free VPN service. It uses a secure protocol mostly used in the VPN industry and comes with a bunch of neat features. However, it does not provide guaranteed privacy. It collects a lot of information from its users and monitors all your data and activities. Not to mention, it has too limited servers that can easily be overcrowded.