iOS Beta - AdGuard VPN versions

Meet the beta of the upcoming v2.5: iOS 18 introduced customizable app icons, so we added our own versions for Light, Dark, and Tinted icons. Now, the AdGuard VPN app icon blends with its surroundings like a true ninja.

Here’s what they look like, but check them out yourself too!

This update is all about exclusions — we hope you’ll have even more reasons to interact with them. In iOS, exclusions are now catching up with the functionality available in the AdGuard VPN desktop and Android apps. If you only use our iOS app, these changes will be rather new to you.

“Exclusions are simple: add google.com, and VPN will be off for Google. You don’t even need to tap Disconnect.”

Yes and no. Large services are tricky. They usually use more than one domain — one for media files, another for the API, plus domains for different countries. In the case of Google, we have 416 domains in our list — all of them need to be added to exclusions to completely turn VPN off (or on) for the service.

Now, this list of domains is available in AdGuard VPN for iOS. How does it work?

Done! All necessary domains will be added automatically.

In the past, you might have added google.com to exclusions, and the Google website would think you’re in Germany. But Gmail wouldn’t, because the mail.google.com subdomain had to be added separately.

Now, when you manually add a domain, all subdomains are added automatically (it looks like *.google.com). Want to keep only google.com or turn VPN off for a specific domain? Tap the line with the website — it will open a separate screen where you can manage subdomains.

And if you manually add a subdomain, the main domain will also be added — but the checkbox next to it will not be checked.

Dogs go “woof”, cats go “meow”, AdGuard VPN developers go “Can you pretty please write some release notes for our second beta? It’s nothing major, just general fixes and improvements. Thanks a bunch!”

Don’t get too excited, it’s just a beta before the full release. We’ve fixed a few bugs and updated the VPN client to keep you safe online.

Even the sharpest of eyes won’t notice what we’ve fixed, so think of it as a tweak that doesn’t affect the app’s functionality, but makes our lives easier.

The content writer is very tired and can’t come up with an exciting description for this release candidate. Let’s just say that the work has been done and the bugs have been fixed. We’re still working hard to bring you a fresh new version of AdGuard VPN for iOS, so stay tuned.

Three app developers walked into a bar and started chatting about their release strategies at work. One developer said, “Our team is so awesome, we skip betas and go straight to solid releases.” The other said, “Well, we might give our users a beta before the official release.” The AdGuard developer looked shocked and said, “You guys are really taking a risk. We’re all about testing and making our app better for users. That’s why we always give them betas and RCs first.” The bartender overheard their conversation and chimed in, “You seem like a nice guy, here’s a drink on the house. And you two better get back to work and think about your choices.”

There’s no punchline, not because we’re not funny, but because we take our job seriously. Our second release candidate is out now, with several improvements, including resolved issues in Integrated mode. We need your feedback, so please don’t be shy about reporting any bugs on GitHub.

The full-fledged release is just around the corner, but in the meantime, we’re giving you a taste of what’s to come with this release candidate. We have overhauled the app and completely rewritten the code. This will allow us to add new features faster and improve the overall stability of AdGuard VPN for iOS.

In this beta, our primary goal was to fix bugs and implement some changes. Searching for VPN locations now works flawlessly, ensuring a smooth and intuitive user experience.

Just as we once completely overhauled AdGuard v4.0 for Android, we have now turned our attention to iOS products.

We went the extra mile to give AdGuard VPN for iOS a complete makeover, delivering a faster, smoother, and visually captivating app. Every line of code has been meticulously rewritten to ensure a pleasant user experience.

Finding the perfect VPN location just got easier and more intuitive. Just type in the country code and find the desired location in no time.

While this is a beta version, we are constantly working to improve and optimize performance. Don’t be surprised if you experience unexpected crashes or a somewhat slow interface. Rest assured, we are working hard to address any issues and add missing features in future updates. Our ultimate goal is to make AdGuard better, faster, and more fun to use.