OpenVPN for Android

Name: OpenVPN for Android
Rating: 4.178248 (55636 reviews)
Author: Arne Schwabe

Full featured open source OpenVPN client for Android.

OpenVPN for Android - Open Source VPN Client

"OpenVPN for Android" is an open source VPN client that allows users to connect to OpenVPN servers. It is based on the OpenVPN project and utilizes the VPNService API of Android, requiring no root or jailbreak. The app is designed for secure connectivity and supports importing OpenVPN profiles, ensuring privacy and flexibility for personal and commercial use.

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By: Arne Schwabe

Downloads: 21,267,261

13.92K

Rating: 4.18

(55,636)

5 new ratings

Version: 0.7.55 (Last updated: 2025-03-21)

Version code: 210

Creation date: 2012-04-11

Permissions:

android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE
android.permission.INTERNET
android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES
android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
de.blinkt.openvpn.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

Size: 24.51M

Email: ar*****@rfc2549.org

URLs: Website ,Privacy policy

Full description: See detailed description

Source: Google Play Store

Ranking

# 6,124 ▼ 6

Other rankings

#2 in open vpn keyword 19 ▲ #2 in openvpn keyword 15 ▲

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Google Play Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.

Pros

Effective at connecting to various VPN servers
User-friendly interface with good configurability
Support for advanced settings like kill switch and custom options
Good customer support and troubleshooting resources
Useful for bypassing regional content restrictions and maintaining privacy

Cons

Frequent crashes and bugs on newer Android versions
Issues with importing configurations and compatibility with updates
Inconsistent behavior when switching between network connections
Certain features and options do not work as expected
Problems with battery usage and app performance on idle

Most mentioned

Problems after updates causing configurations to fail
Crashes and connection issues on Android 13 and newer
Need for manual server configuration due to compatibility issues
User interface glitches and navigation issues
Importance of compatibility mode for connecting to certain routers

User reviews

No longer works with the app VPN Servers. But I understand that the other app should be updated to work again. Servers must be added manually which kind of ruins the main use I had for this app. Changing to "legacy" might fix some of the problems.