Proton VPN: Fast & Secure VPN

What Proton VPN does

Proton VPN is a mobile VPN for people who want to route their internet traffic through an encrypted connection, whether on public Wi-Fi or a home network. It suits privacy-conscious users who want a straightforward connection tool, as well as more experienced users looking for controls such as split tunnelling and multi-hop routing.

The app is published by Proton AG and is listed in the Tools category. Its Google Play listing shows a rating of about 4.70 from 706,273 reviews and more than 50 million installs, indicating broad use rather than a niche audience.

Privacy and everyday protection

Proton VPN says it follows a no-logs policy and does not record browsing history, show advertisements, or sell user data to third parties. Its connection safeguards include encrypted DNS requests, protection against DNS leaks, and an always-on VPN with a kill switch to reduce exposure if the VPN connection drops.

• Unlimited data access is available on the free plan, without stated bandwidth or speed limits.
• Encrypted servers and perfect forward secrecy are intended to protect traffic from later decryption.
• A discreet app icon option can make the VPN less obvious on the phone.

Free and premium capabilities

The free service covers basic private browsing, while premium access adds a larger server network and more control over how connections are used. Premium users can connect up to 10 devices, use servers in 126 countries, and access P2P support and streaming-oriented connections.

• NetShield filters DNS requests to block ads, malware, and website trackers.
• Secure Core uses multi-hop routing for additional protection against network-based attacks.
• Split tunnelling lets selected apps bypass or use the VPN tunnel.
• VPN Accelerator is designed to improve connection speeds, with the result depending on the network and server.

Who it suits

Proton VPN is a sensible fit for users who want a privacy-focused VPN with a usable free option and room to add advanced features. Those who mainly need occasional protection on untrusted networks may not need the premium tools; frequent streamers, file sharers, and users needing country selection will find them more relevant.