Honestly, we were never big fans of IPVanish’s desktop apps. While they got the job done, they always seemed a bit clunky compared to competing VPNs. With that in mind, we were glad they started the major app revamps last year. Now, IPVanish invites Mac owners who enjoy experimenting with new features and don’t mind encountering occasional issues to join the alpha testing program.
The new/upcoming IPVanish for Mac OS has a brand-new user interface and improved performance. By becoming an alpha tester and sharing your feedback, you will play an “instrumental role in shaping our products to better serve the privacy community,” the blog post reads.
How can you become an alpha tester for IPVanish
The process is fairly easy:
- Download the IPVanish alpha version to your Mac (Compatible with macOS 12+), and
- Submit your feedback to our Technical Support team
What’s new in the app?
The new design of IPVanish’s Mac software is now in line with the other IPVanish apps that were updated and improved throughout 2022. This interface makes it easier to navigate through the various settings and options, allowing users to customize their VPN experience to their liking. It is also now easier to connect and select new locations via the map on the home screen.
Speaking of the home screen, it is fully customizable, allowing you to personalize your experience. For instance, you can view the map, the connection details, or both in a split view. As a result, you can choose which information is most important to you and tailor your experience to your liking.
In addition, the company also improved the Mac software’s performance, making the app run more smoothly and efficiently. This means you can enjoy a faster, more stable VPN connection with less lag and latency.
What can you expect from an alpha release?
Alpha app releases can be buggy, but they also allow users to get early access to new features and help shape the development of the app.
IPVanish says they did their best to ensure the app is stable and reliable, adding that there may still be some hiccups along the way. To that end, they encourage users to share any feedback they may have, as this will guide them to finalize the app before its official release.
They continue by adding they’ve been listening to feedback from the users and have been incorporating the features and improvements users have been asking for.
If you want to test IPVanish’s new VPN app, you should have a macOS 12 or higher — and can download the alpha release from here.
Pros
Cons
- One the best VPNs for torrenting
- Works well with Netflix
- Simple setup on all popular devices
- Strict zero-logs policy
- Doesn't work with BBC iPlayer
- Doesn't work in China