With more and more of our lives happening online, smartphones have become an essential component of our daily routines. Whether you’re shopping, banking, or socializing – everything can be tracked online, even on Androids. This information can then be used by third-parties profiting off your data or your ISP to slow down your internet speed. An easy way to increase online privacy and security of your Android smartphone is to start using a VPN. At Cybernews, we have over 5 years of experience testing VPN services, so we know what makes a great VPN app. To make your search for a reliable VPN easier, together with our research team, I tested both free and paid Android VPN apps, and summarized the results of our research below.

Updated：2025-04-23