Best VPN Apps for Android

VPN applications, which allow us to browse the Internet in a totally private and hidden way, are becoming increasingly popular. Among its benefits, there are some such as not being accountable to programs and emissions cut by location. Android has a multitude of these applications - some of them made by VPN providers exclusively for the Google operating system. In all of them a serious warning: we must avoid unreliable apps on Google Play, since some promise to provide free privacy, but do not mention the conditionsSo that this does not happen, we recommend some of the best VPN applications on Android.

Express VPN

ExpressVPN for Android is extremely easy to use and simple, but it also offers many advanced options. On the security front, it features 256-bit AES encryption, while the speeds we witnessed using the VPN are consistently fast. It provides quality apps for a wide range of devices and Android is no exception. The Android app provides access to high-speed servers in 94 countries and is compatible with phones, tablets, Kindles and Android TV boxes.

ExpressVPN is one of the most trusted and secure brands in the virtual private network industry and for good reason: it is very fast and extremely secure, has a SSL-secured network with 256-bit encryption and unlimited speed and bandwidthIt also has servers in 94 countries and in more than 145 locations around the world. It is advisable to bypass the GFW specifically.

After signing up for ExpressVPN, it will provide instructions for installing the app on your device, typically through Google Play or via an APK file. It also has a wide range of useful content and video guides on using its apps, as well as 24/7 live chat customer support in case we run into any issues.

ExpressVPN is definitely not the cheapest VPN out there, but it may be worth the price for those who want the best Android experience. The 30-day money-back guarantee lets you try Express with peace of mind. It offers three price plans ranging from 100 euros for 15 months, 60 for six and 13 for one month.

NordVPN

NordVPN has some major strengths, including 'Double VPN' technology that passes your connection through two separate VPN servers, instead of just one, for an added layer of security (however, there are only a certain number of Double VPN servers).And it also has a "zero logs" policy, which means it doesn't track user's online activity.

While the focus is clearly on security and privacy, NordVPN is no slouch in other areas. The Android app is easy to use, but quite basic and lacking in configuration options. The app also provides a live chat feature for 24/7 customer support.

NordVPN is also reasonably priced and has a 3-day free trial on Google Play. There are four plans available, all with a 30-day money-back guarantee. The 3-year limited offer is clearly the best overall option in terms of price, ranging from 12 euros per month for its monthly version to 3 for its 3-year version, going through intermediate rates.

OpenVPN Connect

OpenVPN Connect is one of the few truly free VPNs available on Android. It's also open source, which is always a plus with security apps like this. Most apps so far have been fire and forget, but OpenVPN Connect requires a bit more knowledge and therefore has quite the learning curve.

We can do things like import .ovpn profiles and participate in a series of advanced configurations. This VPN also uses PolarSSL. It's pretty good for security and if you don't mind getting your hands dirty and learning the ins and outs of VPNs, this is a great option. We must take into account that we must create and configure an OpenVPN server ourselves to use this application.

TunnelBear VPN

TunnelBear is the go-to option for VPN newbies who want to protect their Android device. The native client is designed to be as simple as possible, but still manages to incorporate a decent number of features, including a GhostBear option that tries to hide the fact that you're using a VPN connection (to avoid being blocked) and a kill switch (which keeps your IP hidden if the VPN goes down).

This VPN's performance is fast over shorter (local) connections, but distant locations can be much slower, though still usable. The provider uses 256-bit encryption by default, as well as all common security protocols. TunnelBear has a free offer that allows 500 MB of bandwidth per month. We can upgrade to unlimited data with two paid plans, of which the annual plan is the cheapest option, costing 5 euros per month, half of contracting a single month.

Windscribe VPN

Windscribe VPN is an above average VPN app. It has a decent free version with a data limit of 10 GB per month. That should be more than enough for the occasional airport or public WiFi connection. The pro version obviously removes the limit. Some other features include a strict no-logging policy, servers in 11 countries, and the usual VPN encryption Premium version has no data caps, unlimited connections, and servers in 50 countries. It worked perfectly well during our tests and most of the Google Play reviews are also positive.

SurfEasy VPN

SurfEasy VPN is one of the most attractive VPN apps.It is also the same developer that serves Opera its free VPN servers. It has some of the most user-required features like a strict no-logging policy. Also, it is one of the few VPNs that has additional options for torrenters. And by adding 500 servers in 28 countries it manages to be a VPN with very complete features The prices are quite reasonable, the free version gives us 500MB of data. The 4 euro option comes with unlimited data. We'll have to buy the $8 version to get things like torrenting features.