# Phone Guardian VPN: Safe WiFi

> Secure VPN to protect your mobile & shield private activities from hackers

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.distimo.phoneguardian](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.distimo.phoneguardian)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.distimo.phoneguardian`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** ST Advanced
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 39,172,957
- **Rating:** 4.76 / 5 (1,082,670 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.14.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-22
- **First published:** 2018-09-25
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 95 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.distimo.phoneguardian)
- **Website:** [https://phoneguardian.us](https://phoneguardian.us/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://sensortower.com/digital-wellbeing-privacy](https://sensortower.com/digital-wellbeing-privacy)

## Description

Phone Guardian VPN by Sensor Tower offers a free and user-friendly VPN service designed specifically for mobile users who want to secure their online activities and personal data. Featuring Max the Husky as your digital watchdog, it continuously protects your internet traffic without hiding your IP address, making it unique from traditional VPNs.

With Phone Guardian, you can safely browse the web, monitor app internet activity, and defend your privacy against hackers, especially when connected to unsecured WiFi networks. The app requires no complicated setup or registration and rewards users with fun achievements as Max safeguards your phone 24/7. Ideal for protecting passwords, banking info, photos, and more, this VPN ensures maximum security and peace of mind on the go. Join over a million users who trust Phone Guardian to defend their mobile privacy effortlessly.

## Rankings

- #3,926 — Overall
- #8 — data privacy
- #8 — protect
- #13 — secure
- #15 — antivirus
- #16 — security

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_CUSTOM_AUDIENCE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.dummy`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.distimo.phoneguardian.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

Overall, the app is viewed positively: users report strong protection, including against viruses and phishing, and an included VPN that is easy to use. The UX is praised for its simplicity and interactivity, and many reviews mention the Max the dog branding as a fun, reassuring element. Long-term users report reliable performance with no issues. A few isolated critiques touch on perceptions of the app as a virus and a quirk about Max-powered VPN status, but these do not reflect the broader reception.

### Pros

- Strong protection against viruses and phishing
- Includes a VPN and reliable VPN protection
- Easy to use with a friendly, interactive UX
- Keeps the phone safe from malicious links and traffic
- Max the dog branding adds engaging, reassuring presence

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.distimo.phoneguardian)