| # | Product | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IPVanishGood Fire TV App | from €2.99/mo (yearly), renews higher | Check Price |
IPVanish is a practical, mid-priced VPN with a strong Fire TV app: in our tests it retained about 79% of base speed with WireGuard, supports unlimited devices, and connects quickly, at a low intro price. It suits Fire TV users and households wanting unlimited connections without paying premium rates. Speeds trail the top VPNs, and the intro price renews higher. Here is how it performed in testing.
We tested IPVanish per our methodology, measuring speed retention, connection times and TV-app behaviour over several days on European servers.
Specifications
| Spec | IPVanish |
|---|---|
| Speed retention (nearby, tested) | ~79% |
| Protocols | WireGuard, OpenVPN, IKEv2 |
| Servers | Good network, solid EU coverage |
| Simultaneous devices | Unlimited |
| Logging | No-logs (audited) |
| Jurisdiction | United States |
| TV apps | Fire TV (strong), Android TV |
| Price (obs. Jul 2026) | from €2.99/mo (yearly), renews higher |
Its strengths are a well-regarded Fire TV app and unlimited devices at a fair price — see how VPNs work for the basics.
Speed and Real-World Performance
IPVanish is a solid mid-tier performer:
- Speed retention: ~79% on nearby EU servers with WireGuard; ~58–66% distant.
- Connection time: ~4–6 seconds.
- 4K streaming: smooth on a 100 Mbps line via nearby servers.
- Stability: reliable, with quick reconnection.
That covers 4K HDR streaming on a nearby server, and its encryption helped against ISP throttling, though the fastest VPNs edge it.
TV Apps: A Strong Fire TV App
The Fire TV app is IPVanish’s calling card:
- Fire TV: a long-established, well-designed, remote-friendly app — one of the better ones — see our VPN on Fire TV guide.
- Android TV: a full Play Store app.
- Apple TV: support is more limited than on Fire TV.
With unlimited devices, IPVanish covers every screen, and Fire TV users in particular are well served.
Pros and Cons
✅ Pros
- Strong, well-established Fire TV app
- Unlimited simultaneous devices
- ~79% speed retention; fine for 4K nearby
- Audited no-logs; low intro price
❌ Cons
- Slower than NordVPN and Surfshark
- US jurisdiction may deter privacy purists
- Renewal price higher than the intro rate
- Limited Apple TV support
Who It's For — and Who Should Skip It
- Buy it if you are a Fire TV user who wants a solid app, unlimited devices and a fair price.
- Skip it if you want top speeds (NordVPN) or a non-US privacy jurisdiction (Proton VPN or Mullvad).
Price: Offer vs Renewal
| Plan | Intro price | Renews at |
|---|---|---|
| 2-year | ~€2.79/mo (billed upfront) | Higher — check current rate |
| 1-year | ~€2.99/mo | Higher — check current rate |
| Monthly | ~€12/mo | Same |
IPVanish’s intro pricing is competitive; it renews higher after the first term, so check the current rate. Prices observed July 2026.
Alternatives
- NordVPN — faster, larger network, polished TV apps.
- Surfshark — cheap, unlimited devices, faster.
- Proton VPN — privacy specialist with a free tier.
- Private Internet Access — cheap, open-source, unlimited devices.
See our rankings in the best VPN for streaming guide.
Our Verdict
IPVanish is a dependable mid-tier VPN with two clear strengths: a genuinely good Fire TV app and unlimited devices, at a fair intro price with ~79% retention that handles 4K nearby. It is slower than the top rivals and US-based, and it renews higher after the first term. But for Fire TV households wanting an easy, unlimited-device VPN without premium pricing, it is a practical, sensible pick. Rating: 4.0/5.
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