: The service claims a strict "no-logs" policy for its premium tiers, meaning it does not track or keep connection logs of your online activities. Elite vs. Basic Version
While a free "Basic" version exists, the Elite/Premium tier offers significant upgrades: Basic (Free) Elite (Premium) Throttled (approx. 2 Mbps) Up to 1 Gbps Virtual Locations Limited (often 1–5 locations) 115+ locations Simultaneous Devices Up to 10 devices Streaming & Gaming Limited/Blocked Optimized/Unlimited Customer Support 24/7 Live Chat Additional Security Tools Hotspot Shield VPN Elite 6.20.9 Multilingual
If you value a "set it and forget it" experience with maximum performance, this version is a highly recommended upgrade over the basic free offerings. setup guide for the Windows or Android version of Hotspot Shield? Hotspot Shield Basic - Free VP – Apps on Google Play 6 Jun 2020 — : The service claims a strict "no-logs" policy
However, users should be aware that AnchorFree no longer patches security vulnerabilities in version 6.20.9. For business or financial transactions, upgrading to the latest version is recommended. 2 Mbps) Up to 1 Gbps Virtual Locations
The client usually auto-updates. To manually update, download version 6.20.9 and run the installer—it will automatically replace your older version while preserving your settings.