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TunnelBear: Virtual Private Network & WiFi Proxy

Enjoy Private Internet, Online Security, and Safe WiFi with our Secure VPN.

Hola · com.tunnelbear.android

4.4 out of 5 (97 ratings) 10M+ downloads v3.1.3 19.5 MB Android 4.1+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

At a glance

Latest version
v3.1.3 (803010301)
Updated
Feb 5, 2020 (6 years ago)
APK size
19.5 MB
Requires
Android 4.1+ (API 16)
CPU support
x86 64-bit
Graphics
OpenGL ES 2.0+
Category
Tools (app)
Permissions
8
Website
tunnelbear.com
Developer contact
[email protected]
Privacy
Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

TunnelBear: Virtual Private Network & WiFi Proxy is an app by Hola in the Tools category. It includes native code only for x86 64-bit, so it won't install on ordinary ARM phones (only on x86 devices such as emulators and some Chromebooks).

It asks for 8 permissions, none of them sensitive. The app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.

Ratings

4.4out of 597 ratings
  • 5 ★72%
  • 4 ★7%
  • 3 ★15%
  • 2 ★2%
  • 1 ★3%

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

Description

From the listing uploaded by “taylan-soylu”.

TunnelBear VPN is a free, incredibly simple app you can use to browse the Internet privately and securely. The Secure VPN from TunnelBear protects your online privacy, letting you access your favourite websites and apps. Secure VPN through TunnelBear enables you to connect to WiFi hotspots without putting your data or device at risk. Get internet security with private browsing on a virtual private network that keeps your phone and data safe. Use any browser and surf from anywhere with peace of mind knowing that your online activity is safe from hackers, ISPs, and advertisers. Private internet is just a tap away – TunnelBear is that quick and easy! HOW TUNNELBEAR WORKS TunnelBear VPN for Android is a really simple app that encrypts your web browsing and data (making it unreadable) as it leaves your phone or tablet. Get safe Wi-Fi connections and keep your browsing private from ISPs. WiFi proxy gives websites and advertisers a more difficult time tracking your physical location and browsing across the Internet. FREE VPN YOU CAN TRUST Your online browsing habits are personal and shouldn’t be trusted to just anyone. TunnelBear is proud to be the first and only VPN service in the world that has been independently audited by a 3rd party. Get safe WiFi and feel confident that we deliver on our promise to secure your data. Try TunnelBear for free with 500MB of browsing data every month, no credit card required. Get a WiFi proxy with unlimited data by purchasing the premium plan in the app. TUNNELBEAR FEATURES: VPN BROWSER - Private internet browsing, even on public WiFi networks - VPN you can trust: we’re the only consumer VPN app to have completed a 3rd party, public security audit. - Global VPN network: With servers in 22+ countries and lightning-fast speeds, access the websites and apps you love. Anytime, anywhere. PRIVATE BROWSING - Private browsing with no logging, ever. - Safe WiFi with grizzly-grade security: TunnelBear uses strong AES-256 bit encryption by default. Weaker encryption isn’t even an option. SECURE, HELPFUL & EASY TO USE - Private internet with one-tap connect: an app so simple, a bear could use it. - TunnelBear has helpful support that always responds within 24 hours whenever you need assistance. Get internet security on your virtual private network and surf the web safely with TunnelBear! ------- WHAT CRITICS ARE SAYING “TunnelBear is an elegant, easy mobile VPN that keeps you safe.” - Lifehacker “The app is bursting with charm, but it also delivers security at a good price.” - PCMag “All you have to do is turn the switch to “ON” and you are protected.” - WSJ “TunnelBear, the gorgeous VPN app that wants to bring online privacy to everyone.” - VentureBeat

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

  • Certificate issued to “TunnelBear” The developer's name — though anyone can put any name in a certificate.

Store checks and file details

  • Developer signature under review May 29, 2025
  • Antivirus scan passed Jan 7, 2021
  • Signed byCN=TunnelBear
  • Signing certificate (SHA-1)A6:0C:A9:87:76:FC:BF:26:19:AB:CA:20:DE:05:B1:EE:A0:48:0E:83
  • File MD523b25c0cb4b106ab2341f2fb704d7efe
  • Uploaded by “taylan-soylu” Silver tier · 5,676 followers · uploading since 2011

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Permissions (8)

TunnelBear: Virtual Private Network & WiFi Proxy requests 8 permissions, none of them sensitive.

Required hardware & features

TunnelBear: Virtual Private Network & WiFi Proxy APK: questions and answers

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

Only if it is signed with the same certificate as the copy on your phone and isn't an older version. If Android says “App not installed”, the certificates differ; uninstalling your copy first works but deletes its data unless it is backed up.

Is TunnelBear: Virtual Private Network & WiFi Proxy free?

The APK is free to download, but the app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.

Is the TunnelBear: Virtual Private Network & WiFi Proxy APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 23b25c0cb4b106ab2341f2fb704d7efe.

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