The team behind ExpressVPN has introduced EventVPN, a new free VPN service that prioritizes user privacy without compromising on speed or security.
Now available on the Apple App Store, EventVPN is positioned as a lightweight, ad-supported alternative for users seeking quick and secure connections.
The project is led by the same developers responsible for ExpressVPN, one of the most recognized names in the VPN industry. According to ExpressVPN, the new product was designed to eliminate the trade-offs typically associated with free VPN services, such as invasive tracking, data collection, and limited functionality. EventVPN operates without storing personal data or requiring user accounts, relying instead on Apple’s privacy framework and anonymous token-based authentication.
EventVPN’s backend operates without persistent user records. Instead of traditional login systems, the app validates free or premium access using Apple subscription receipts. Once validated, users receive an anonymous token used solely to establish VPN connections, ensuring that no personal information is collected or stored.
Access to the free version requires watching a short advertisement before and after each session. However, the ad delivery mechanism is privacy-conscious: Apple’s Identifier for Advertisers (IDFA) assigns a random identifier to the device, and App Tracking Transparency (ATT) ensures users opt-in to any tracking. This model prevents direct user profiling while still allowing monetization.
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Built on ExpressVPN’s technology
EventVPN operates on the same 10Gbps server network that powers ExpressVPN, ensuring fast and stable connections even under heavy load. Users have access to over 35 server locations under the free plan, with no bandwidth limitations. The infrastructure includes RAM-only servers, which reset on every reboot to eliminate the risk of long-term data retention.
Security is further enhanced through the use of ChaCha20-Poly1305 encryption and a built-in Kill Switch that prevents data leaks if a connection drops. The app also includes a speed test utility to help users find the optimal server.
Importantly, EventVPN uses a post-quantum version of WireGuard, combining the protocol’s speed with a hybrid cryptographic handshake designed to resist future quantum computing threats.
While EventVPN shares technical underpinnings with ExpressVPN, the two are separate services. EventVPN is currently limited to iOS and macOS platforms (iOS 16 and up, including iOS 26 with Liquid Glass support), and is designed for simplicity and ease of use. It does not include ExpressVPN’s full suite of advanced features like split tunneling or Threat Manager, nor is it covered by ExpressVPN’s audit program.
Premium users can unlock access to 125+ locations, connect up to eight devices simultaneously, and remove ads entirely for $69.99 per year or $9.99 monthly. However, this premium tier remains within the EventVPN ecosystem and does not transfer to ExpressVPN.
As with all VPN products, users of EventVPN are advised to keep their devices updated, remain cautious when using public Wi-Fi, and understand that no VPN can offer absolute anonymity.
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Trust is very subjective; only you can decide who you want to trust. That being said, ExpressVPN has undergone numerous third-party audits verifying its security and privacy claims to further bolster trust.