Use proxy in iOS to to use Apps outside the U.S

Question

I live outside the US and would like to use some Apps that only work in US territory.

Example: Square (to accept credit card payments), Paypal mobile, Hulu, etc...

Is there a way to make iOS believe that it´s in the US?

Answer 1

In order to access geoblocked websites you need to have a VPN application enabled to re-route your traffic through a US IP address.

For iOS the best solution I have found is hotspotshield. It does have a subscription fee for using but it seems to work well so far.

It is also available as an OSX application for the desktop.

Answer 2

I have been using HideMyAss VPN service for a few months and it is great. It is also a paid subscription but uses Tunnelblick client which is light and I just keep it connected at all times and have no performance issues either. You can select your VPN server also and they have servers available all over the world. It's not only great for accessing geoblocked websites but great for just privacy in general.

Answer 3

For apps, a proxy is not the solution. I myself am using a VPN service. I have heard of free ones, but i find the paid ones more reliable, speedy, and user friendly. Most of these services have a guide for setting up the VPN settings on the iOS device. VPN is set up in Settings -> General -> Network -> VPN.

When using a VPN solution, all internet traffic on the iOS device will be goning through the chosen IP adress (for you, this should be one from the US).

Hope this helped :)

Answer 4

You want to use a VPN, either on the iOS device directly (it has this option in the Network settings), or on your Mac (and then share the VPN via WiFI Internet Sharing).

I use AceVPN. They also have a UK endpoint, so that you can watch BBC.