Lantern: Better than a VPN

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Lantern · org.getlantern.lantern

4.4 out of 5 (102 ratings) 10M+ downloads v5.5.1 (20190730.193443) 29.2 MB Android 4.1+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v5.5.1 (20190730.193443) (313136619)
Updated: Jun 27, 2026 (3 months ago)
APK size: 29.2 MB
Requires: Android 4.1+ (API 16)
CPU support: ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Graphics: OpenGL ES 2.0+
Category: Tools (app)
Listed since: Jan 14, 2016 (at least)
Permissions: 11 (2 sensitive)
Website: getlantern.org
Developer contact: [email protected]

About this APK

Lantern: Better than a VPN is an app by Lantern in the Tools category, listed since at least January 2016. It includes native code for ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

Since version 4.5.9 (20180405.034325), the minimum Android version rose from 4.0.3 to 4.1. It asks for 11 permissions, 2 of them sensitive: read shared storage and modify shared storage. Compared with version 4.5.9 (20180405.034325), it adds 2 new permissions (“Google Play install referrer” and “Run foreground services”) and drops 2 (“Precise location” and “Get tasks”).

Ratings

4.4out of 5102 ratings

5 ★72%
4 ★6%
3 ★19%
2 ★0%
1 ★4%

Ratings from users of the source store — not collected or verified by AAPKs.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

Get access to all the content on the Internet you’ve always wanted to see with Lantern: Better than a VPN. There are many reasons why certain websites and apps are blocked or have restricted access in different countries around the world. Lantern brings you the ultimate solution to this problem and allows you to access any content you wish to see in a matter of seconds! YouTube, Netflix, Hulu, Facebook, WhatsApp and many more! No matter what application was blocked before, you’ll have access to any of them now, with the help of Lantern. Whether you’re at school, at home or at work, it’s as easy as flipping a switch! There is no registration involved. You just install the app and turn Lantern on, whenever you want! And it’s free! Each month, 500MBs of high speed data is a lot to work with! Even if you reach the monthly cap, you’ll have a slower access to it all but the app won’t stop you from using it! Not only that, Lantern protects your Internet connection, wherever you are. Keep all your personal details secure and browse any website you want without having to worry! And, if you want an even better version of the app, get Lantern Pro, where security is even tighter, speed is even better and data is truly unlimited. Nobody can stop you from doing whatever you want on the Internet, as long as you have Lantern on your Android device. Surf the Internet, the smart way.

Version history

2 versions are listed, going back to v4.5.9 (20180405.034325). Since v5.5.1 (20190730.193443) it requires Android 4.1+.

v5.5.1 (20190730.193443) LATEST Jun 27, 2026 29.2 MB TRUSTED v4.5.9 (20180405.034325) Apr 6, 2018 17.7 MB TRUSTED

All 2 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Jun 27, 2026.
Certificate issued to “Lantern” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the other version checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature not checked yet Jun 27, 2026
Validated against Google Play Jun 27, 2026
Antivirus scan passed Oct 24, 2020
Signed byO=Lantern
Signing certificate (SHA-1)0F:78:DE:9B:1D:14:BF:6F:ED:01:83:47:C9:EF:CA:0E:3F:A3:85:74
File MD5269caf74a1b287f3259d48050100d45a
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (11)

Lantern: Better than a VPN requests 11 permissions, 2 of them sensitive.

Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Read shared storage Sensitive android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
Payment broadcast permission (custom) org.getlantern.lantern.mobiamo.PAYMENT_BROADCAST_PERMISSION
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Portrait screen android.hardware.screen.portrait
Wi-Fi android.hardware.wifi

Lantern: Better than a VPN APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of Lantern: Better than a VPN for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 4.1 or later. Version 4.5.9 (20180405.034325) is the newest listed build that installs on Android 4.0.3 and later. It is an old build: apps that rely on online services may no longer connect when they are this old. Get version 4.5.9 (20180405.034325) · All versions

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is the Lantern: Better than a VPN APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the other version checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 269caf74a1b287f3259d48050100d45a.