Proton VPN: Fast & Secure VPN

Proton AG · VPN for Privacy & Security. Fast VPN Proxy, Private Internet Connection

Native Android Tools Proton AG
Bundle ID ch.protonvpn.android
Version analyzed 5.19.61.0
Build framework Native Android
SDKs detected 5
Analyzed 2026-08-29
Exploratory agent run

What Proton VPN: Fast & Secure VPN does

Proton VPN is a privacy-focused mobile VPN application that provides encrypted internet access, private browsing, access to blocked content, and a certified no-logs service. Users can continue as guests or authenticate with a Proton Account, with integrated human verification, QR-code sign-in, account recovery, and customer support workflows.

Observed on screen

  • Encrypted VPN Access Routes network traffic through Proton VPN to improve browsing privacy and support access to restricted content.
  • Certified No-Logs Privacy Operates under a no-logs policy designed to prevent storage of user browsing activity.
  • Guest Access Allows users to continue without signing in to a Proton Account.
  • Proton Account Sign-In Supports authentication using a username or email address and Proton Account credentials.
  • QR-Code Authentication Enables sign-in by scanning a generated QR code from another device already authenticated with Proton.
  • Human Verification Uses a verification step during account access or creation to mitigate automated abuse.
  • Account Recovery Provides dedicated workflows for forgotten usernames, forgotten passwords, and other authentication issues.
  • Verification Assistance Offers Help Center documentation and an invitation-request option when human verification cannot be completed.
  • Customer Support Includes direct access to support resources for unresolved sign-in and verification problems.

Written from a FlyTrap agent exploring the app on a real device, not from the store listing. It covers only the screens that run reached, so anything behind a login, paywall or region lock is absent.

Static + runtime analysis

SDKs detected

5 SDKs found across 5 categories. Click any SDK to see every other app that uses it.

All SDKs
Animation 1 SDK
Authentication 1 SDK
Imaging 1 SDK
Monitoring 1 SDK
Session Replay 1 SDK
From manifest + Info.plist

Permissions requested 2 sensitive

14 permissions requested at runtime. Colors reflect platform sensitivity tier.

Post notifications sensitive

Post notifications to the system.

Camera sensitive

Take pictures and record video.

Internet access standard

Open network sockets.

Network state standard

Read connectivity information.

Run at startup standard

Receive the BOOT_COMPLETED broadcast.

Foreground service standard

Run a foreground service.

Query all installed apps standard

Query all installed apps regardless of manifest declarations. Restricted by Play policy.

Wake lock standard

Keep the device awake.

Foreground service: system exempted standard

Required for foreground services of type systemExempted.

In-app billing standard

Use Google Play Billing for in-app purchases and subscriptions.

Biometric authentication standard

Authenticate using biometric hardware.

Fingerprint authentication standard

Authenticate using fingerprint hardware.

ch.protonvpn.android.DYNAMIC RECEIVER NOT EXPORTED PERMISSION standard
com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND GET INSTALL REFERRER SERVICE standard

Frequently asked questions

What FlyTrap detected inside Proton VPN: Fast & Secure VPN.

What does Proton VPN: Fast & Secure VPN do?

Proton VPN is a privacy-focused mobile VPN application that provides encrypted internet access, private browsing, access to blocked content, and a certified no-logs service. Users can continue as guests or authenticate with a Proton Account, with integrated human verification, QR-code sign-in, account recovery, and customer support workflows. This comes from a FlyTrap agent exploring the app on a real device, so it covers only the screens that run reached.

What is Proton VPN: Fast & Secure VPN built with?

Proton VPN: Fast & Secure VPN by Proton AG is built with Native Android. FlyTrap determined this by analyzing the app's compiled binary, not from anything the developer published.

What SDKs does Proton VPN: Fast & Secure VPN use?

FlyTrap detected 5 third-party SDKs inside Proton VPN: Fast & Secure VPN, including Coil, Google Sign-In and Sentry Session Replay. They span areas such as Imaging, Authentication, Session Replay and Animation. The full list, grouped by category, is on this page.

What permissions does Proton VPN: Fast & Secure VPN request?

Proton VPN: Fast & Secure VPN requests 14 permissions. 2 of these are sensitive, such as Post notifications and Camera. Each is listed above with its platform sensitivity tier.

Is Proton VPN: Fast & Secure VPN safe to use?

FlyTrap reports what an app contains, it does not issue a safety verdict. Proton VPN: Fast & Secure VPN requests 14 permissions (2 sensitive) and bundles 5 third-party SDKs. Reviewing those alongside the developer helps you decide what you are comfortable granting.

What platforms is Proton VPN: Fast & Secure VPN available on?

The version FlyTrap analyzed targets Android.