
VPN Free - Betternet Hotspot VPN & Private Browser
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VPN in Touch · com.freevpnintouch
- Signature matches the Google Play version Details
At a glance
- Latest version
- v5.2.2 (50202)
- Updated
- Dec 6, 2025 (10 months ago)
- APK size
- 15.7 MB
- Requires
- Android 4.1+ (API 16)
- CPU support
- x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
- Category
- Tools (app)
- Listed since
- Dec 3, 2015 (at least)
- Permissions
- 16 (1 sensitive)
- Website
- betternet.co
- Developer contact
- [email protected]
- Privacy
- Developer's privacy policy
About this APK
VPN Free - Betternet Hotspot VPN & Private Browser is an app by VPN in Touch in the Tools category, listed since at least December 2015. It includes native code for x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.
Since version 3.3.4, the minimum Android version rose from 4.0 to 4.1. It asks for 16 permissions, 1 of them sensitive: package usage stats. Compared with version 3.3.4, it adds 6 new permissions (“Package usage stats”, “Get tasks”, “Google Play install referrer” and 3 more) and drops 3 (“Run at startup”, “Display over other apps” and “Modify shared storage”). The app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.
Ratings
Ratings from users of the source store — not collected or verified by AAPKs.
What's new in v5.2.2
Description
From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.
Version history
2 versions are listed, going back to v3.3.4. Since v5.2.2 it requires Android 4.1+.
Security & authenticity
Signing certificate
- Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Dec 6, 2025.
- Certificate issued to “sadegh saati” 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 Dec 6, 2025
- Validated against Google Play Dec 6, 2025
- Antivirus scan passed Oct 25, 2020
- Signed byCN=sadegh saati
- Signing certificate (SHA-1)C5:6A:DF:42:3F:19:D1:24:7E:7F:FB:D6:16:A6:4E:08:F8:00:5F:DE
- File MD56261c115f866af10dacb2fc55c41af00
- Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020
Scans and ratings come from the source store; the certificate comparisons are AAPKs's own, made from the files' published signatures (1 other version compared). AAPKs doesn't scan files itself — compare the MD5 and signer after downloading.
Permissions (16)
VPN Free - Betternet Hotspot VPN & Private Browser requests 16 permissions, 1 of them sensitive.
- Package usage stats Sensitive android.permission.PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS
- Access wifi state (custom) ANDROID.PERMISSION.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
- Anchorfree read elite auth (custom) com.anchorfree.permission.READ_ELITE_AUTH
- Anchorfree write elite auth (custom) com.anchorfree.permission.WRITE_ELITE_AUTH
- Change wifi state (custom) ANDROID.PERMISSION.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE
- Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
- Get tasks android.permission.GET_TASKS
- Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
- In-app purchases (Google Play Billing) com.android.vending.BILLING
- Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
- Read wl (custom) com.firstorion.android.roboshield.READ_WL
- Real get tasks android.permission.REAL_GET_TASKS
- Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
- 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
VPN Free - Betternet Hotspot VPN & Private Browser APK: questions and answers
Is there a version of VPN Free - Betternet Hotspot VPN & Private Browser for older Android phones?
The current version needs Android 4.1 or later. Version 3.3.4 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 4.0 and later. It is an old build: apps that rely on online services may no longer connect when they are this old. Get version 3.3.4 · 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 VPN Free - Betternet Hotspot VPN & Private Browser free?
The APK is free to download, but the app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.
Is the VPN Free - Betternet Hotspot VPN & Private Browser 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 6261c115f866af10dacb2fc55c41af00.