The best VPNs for Android

NordVPN keeps things simple, and focuses on security. It offers apps for a variety of platforms including Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, and Android, and comes with a kill switch and built-in ad blocker that protect your devices from malware and phishing scams.

NordVPN did suffer a data breach in 2018 when an attacker exploited an insecure remote management system, but there haven't been any similar incidents since. It is also very transparent about its policies, and has recently conducted an independent audit after some unsubstantiated rumours were spread about its service.

Something that sets NordVPN apart from the competition is the Double VPN feature that lets you encrypt your data twice, effectively hiding your data behind two VPN servers. This probably isn't necessary for most users, but it's nice to have.?

CyberGhost VPN is one of the best services for work and play at home, and that's down to its 256-bit encryption, unlimited bandwidth, automatic kill switch, and no-logging policy. It's also great value, if you're willing to commit to a long contract.

Another big advantage of this service is that you can connect seven devices to the same account, meaning that everyone in your family can be protected under the same plan. Alternatively, you can safeguard all the devices that you use, like your laptop, desktop, and tablet.

Some reports do suggest that CyberGhost VPN's apps are a little slow to connect to servers, but you can always rely on the money-back guarantee if you're not impressed. What do you have to lose?

PureVPN is one of the best services for streaming, because it offers fast download and upload speeds. It's also a good option for working from home, but it shines when it comes to entertainment.?

PureVPN lets you stream content, unblock geo-restricted websites, and share files with safety-focused features like split-tunnelling making sure that your data and identity is not compromised. It works with Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Chrome, and Firefox, and it even has apps for media streaming boxes like Android TV, Amazon Fire TV Stick, and Kodi.

PureVPN has come under fire for disclosing user information in the past, and potential users should consider this carefully.

We don't know why, but a lot of VPNs have a really dated interface, but not TunnelBear. The app consists of a world map that shows you where your server is connected, and to connect to a server in another country, you click on a tunnel. It's simple, attractive, and contains bears.

It's not all good though, because TunnelBear has a fairly low server count, and lacks some of the more advanced features that you'll find with the likes of NordVPN and ExpressVPN. It's still a great option for beginners

TunnelBear even has a free option that gives you access to all of its features, but with a limit on your browsing of 500MB of data per month. That enough to give you an idea of whether or not TunnelBear is for you.

ProtonVPN is great when it comes to privacy because it's based in Switzerland. It is outside of both US and EU legislation as well as removed from the 5/8/14-Eyes Alliance, which means your data is safe. The only information that's stored is your login timestamp, which is overwritten every time you make a new login attempt. That's reassuring news for anyone worried about being traced.

ProtonVPN is a dependable VPN even if connection speeds are not quite as fast as other top names. There's still room for typical features, such as AES-256 encryption, an automatic kill-switch, and DNS leak protection.

ProtonVPN also offers a free service without a time limit. You do get other types of limitations, but it still gives you a chance to sample the service without spending a penny.