Different Safari IP with an iPhone VPN? Check Private Relay

Identify the feature and scope

Apple offers iCloud Private Relay with iCloud+ for Safari browsing, with regional availability limits. It differs from the MAC setting Private Wi-Fi Address. Its toggle alone does not identify the actual exit when combined with a particular VPN.

Change one factor at a time

1. Record iOS version, network, VPN route and time; use one Safari tab and test URL.
2. Inspect Private Relay under Apple Account and iCloud, preserving its state. Do not buy a subscription or change region just for this test.
3. For one trusted failing site, look for Show IP Address in Safari’s Page Menu as a temporary comparison. Apple notes the reduced browsing privacy for that site.
4. If the system reports network incompatibility, inspect Limit IP Address Tracking in that Wi-Fi network’s information page. Note the original state; avoid changing managed settings or every network.
5. Retry on the same VPN route and network, note page behavior and IP family, then restore the appropriate privacy choice.
6. Report Safari-versus-app differences and the single setting tested without exposing account or configuration links.

Keep conclusions within the test

A Safari-only change is a clue for browsing-path investigation, not proof of device-wide VPN coverage or a server fault. No Yunbao/Private Relay combination behavior is guaranteed; permanent privacy disablement is not the goal.