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TunnelBear free download for Mac

TunnelBear

A more secure way to browse the web.

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TunnelBear overview

TunnelBear encrypts your internet connection to keep your online activity private on any network.

Features
  • Browse privately - Secure your data and hide your IP address behind a bear.
  • Experience the Internet as if you’re in another country - A TunnelBear can "tunnel" you around censorship and blocked sites to another country of your choosing.
  • Zap creepy trackers - Block the website trackers (ads, analytics, scripts, social buttons) that track everything you and your family do online.
  • A TunnelBear is really, really simple - On. Off. On. Off. You get the idea.
  • TunnelBear comes in three subscription tiers:
    • Little: 500 MB per month; free
    • Giant: unlimited; $9.99/month
    • Grizzly: unlimited; $49.99/year

See the pricing page for full details.

What’s new in version 5.2.3

Updated on Mar 12 2024

  • Bugged bugs to bug off, and fixed what remained
View older TunnelBear updates

Information

License

Demo

Size

45 MB

Developer’s website

https://www.tunnelbear.com/

Downloads

52005

App requirements

  • Intel 64
  • Apple Silicon
  • macOS 11 or later
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daveitem602
daveitem602
Nov 5 2020
4.0.2
2.0
Nov 5 2020
2.0
Version: 4.0.2
nice but little MB
Rick6
Rick6
Mar 21 2019
3.8.5
4.5
Mar 21 2019
4.5
Version: 3.8.5
easy to use
timknight700
timknight700
Jun 16 2018
3.6.0
0.0
Jun 16 2018
0.0
Version: 3.6.0
what does "out of data" mean?
timknight700
timknight700
Jun 14 2018
3.6.0
0.0
Jun 14 2018
0.0
Version: 3.6.0
is it free as advertised?
kosovarnye@yahoo-com
kosovarnye@yahoo-com
May 13 2018
3.5.5
0.5
May 13 2018
0.5
Version: 3.5.5
To the developer of Tunnel Bear, I am asking for a refund of the year's subscription I purchased a week ago. I tested it under the free 500MB trial after 2 years using BTGuard. TB was perfectly stable then. I was impressed by the simplicity of the interface, appreciated the wit, and was pleased by the wide selection of servers in many countries. Once I had a paid subscription, TB first refused to download bit torrents until I discovered this could be overcome by activating the TCP override option. Then I started having infuriating problems with connection stability, disconnecting and reconnecting on average every five minutes and showing notices that it was having trouble creating secure tunnels. Un-clicking TCP override or changing other of the minimal options had no effect on this problem. If TB worked, it would be one of the best utilities of its kind, but as it is unusable (for me), I can only give it a half-star for effortless installation. If it doesn't work, it is more than useless, it is an annoyance and best and perilous at worst! A pity I now have to uninstall it and may lose the money I paid for the subscription!
waryuser
waryuser
Apr 3 2018
3.5.4
5.0
Apr 3 2018
5.0
Version: 3.5.4
TunnelBear functionality and integration is amazing and flawless. They have a companion iOS app that will use your same account (no extra charges!) and VPN with your mobile device. The whole experience is smooth, and "it just works" just like Mac software always used to. Support? AMAZING! Super great people handle your email support, and are very helpful. If you need VPN, go for TunnelBear. The rest don't compare.
Aeschylus
Aeschylus
Apr 15 2017
3.0.13
0.0
Apr 15 2017
0.0
Version: 3.0.13
Does anybody know if I'd be able to use the paid version of TunnelBear in China?
Lazy S
Lazy S
Nov 25 2016
3.0.5
5.0
Nov 25 2016
5.0
Version: 3.0.5
Awesome app with very funny interface, I fell in love with that bear from the first glance) TunnelBear is the best VPN app fro me! That's true
Vagator
Vagator
Sep 25 2016
3.0.1
0.0
Sep 25 2016
0.0
Version: 3.0.1
I have given two genuine email addresses on set up but sadly I haven't received a confirmation to either reply, so I'm unsure whether if it is protecting my machine.
marleybobby
marleybobby
Apr 27 2016
2.5.9
4.5
Apr 27 2016
4.5
Version: 2.5.9
Easy to use and nice looking application. This bear is awesome. It really does what it is developed for. Many countries available on the list. User friendly interface. You even have the option of trial version with 500 or 700 mgb of encrypted traffic. Websites are loaded pretty fast.
higherterrain-com
higherterrain-com
Mar 11 2016
2.5.9
0.0
Mar 11 2016
0.0
Version: 2.5.9
Need a new category: It's says free but with subscriptions.
Dom21
Dom21
Feb 5 2016
2.5.8
1.0
Feb 5 2016
1.0
Version: 2.5.8
Wouldn't accept a real but throwaway email address during registration of a free account. Why would a privacy-minded free VPN care about what email I use? Sorry, I don't trust it.
LucoBrasi
LucoBrasi
Sep 15 2015
2.5.3
0.0
Sep 15 2015
0.0
Version: 2.5.3
Great application! Allows you to hide your IP and surf incognito. Few clicks and the content of the website restricted in your country is available. I give it the thumbs up! You should give it a try
Bu++er
Bu++er
Aug 20 2015
2.5.2
5.0
Aug 20 2015
5.0
Version: 2.5.2
I've recently discovered this app and I'm very happy about that!
aaadams
aaadams
Aug 3 2015
2.5.2
5.0
Aug 3 2015
5.0
Version: 2.5.2
Tor is slow. Some websites are inaccessible when using TOR. TunnelBear is much better. +++++
CDavid
CDavid
Jul 31 2015
2.5.2
5.0
Jul 31 2015
5.0
Version: 2.5.2
TunnelBear is probably the best VPN service among all I've ever used. It's not only simple and intuitive, it features a great design as well. Another good thing about the service is that basic features are free. You can decide whether you want to upgrade your account or not on your own. Pros: - Stable and fast, it takes no longer than 30 seconds to connect - Cross-platform, I use it on my iMac, Windows 8.1 laptop and iPhone - The bear is awesome Cons: - There could have been more countries in the free version Bottom Line: It's difficult to find a free app with a functionality of TunnelBear.
Alvin-H
Alvin-H
Nov 28 2014
2.4.4
3.0
Nov 28 2014
3.0
Version: 2.4.4
This app is easy to use, even for me. The price is quite good, but to bad the connection speed is not good from my country.
anonymous-dingo-653
anonymous-dingo-653
Mar 25 2014
2.2.2
0.0
Mar 25 2014
0.0
Version: 2.2.2
Perhaps someone else can explain why anyone would pay for this when there is (and has been) Tor for free.
janetmesa47k12
janetmesa47k12
Apr 9 2023
5.0.0
3.0
Apr 9 2023
3.0
Version: 5.0.0
jam772
jam772
Jan 26 2023
4.1.8
5.0
Jan 26 2023
5.0
Version: 4.1.8
daveitem602
daveitem602
Nov 5 2020
2.0
Nov 5 2020
2.0
Version: null
Rick6
Rick6
Mar 21 2019
4.5
Mar 21 2019
4.5
Version: null
ulquiorra-sheefar
ulquiorra-sheefar
Jul 26 2018
0.5
Jul 26 2018
0.5
Version: null
kosovarnye@yahoo-com
kosovarnye@yahoo-com
May 13 2018
0.5
May 13 2018
0.5
Version: null
waryuser
waryuser
Apr 3 2018
5.0
Apr 3 2018
5.0
Version: null
lukasz-gawlik84
lukasz-gawlik84
Feb 26 2018
3.5
Feb 26 2018
3.5
Version: null
macbond
macbond
Apr 17 2017
0.5
Apr 17 2017
0.5
Version: null
hillsondwayne247
hillsondwayne247
Apr 6 2017
5.0
Apr 6 2017
5.0
Version: null
Lazy S
Lazy S
Nov 25 2016
5.0
Nov 25 2016
5.0
Version: null
WetNet
WetNet
Oct 22 2016
5.0
Oct 22 2016
5.0
Version: null
Mikebenda
Mikebenda
Oct 22 2016
5.0
Oct 22 2016
5.0
Version: null
marleybobby
marleybobby
Apr 27 2016
4.5
Apr 27 2016
4.5
Version: null
Freenergy
Freenergy
Apr 4 2016
5.0
Apr 4 2016
5.0
Version: null
Dom21
Dom21
Feb 5 2016
1.0
Feb 5 2016
1.0
Version: null
Bu++er
Bu++er
Aug 20 2015
5.0
Aug 20 2015
5.0
Version: null
Jim-Jones
Jim-Jones
Aug 4 2015
5.0
Aug 4 2015
5.0
Version: null
aaadams
aaadams
Aug 3 2015
5.0
Aug 3 2015
5.0
Version: null
CDavid
CDavid
Jul 31 2015
5.0
Jul 31 2015
5.0
Version: null
Houdah
Houdah
Jun 24 2015
5.0
Jun 24 2015
5.0
Version: null
Alvin-H
Alvin-H
Nov 28 2014
3.0
Nov 28 2014
3.0
Version: null
dkm
dkm
Oct 29 2014
5.0
Oct 29 2014
5.0
Version: null
anonymous-crocodile-3658
May 1 2014
5.0
Version: null
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