# SmartVPN

> SmartVPN client app supports IKEv2, OpenVPN, SSL, EasyVPN & WireGuard.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.draytek.smartvpn](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.draytek.smartvpn)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.draytek.smartvpn`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** DrayTek
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 140,757
- **Rating:** 3.36 / 5 (350 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.7.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-21
- **First published:** 2014-12-24
- **Publisher country:** TW
- **Size:** 22 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-16
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.draytek.smartvpn)
- **Website:** [https://www.draytek.com](https://www.draytek.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.draytek.com/policy](https://www.draytek.com/policy)

## Description

SmartVPN is a Chrome extension that facilitates secure SSL VPN connections to DrayTek routers, specifically designed for Android smartphone users. It supports establishing SSL tunnels to DrayTek routers, providing a reliable and secure way to access your network remotely. With SmartVPN, users can easily create an SSL VPN tunnel, enhancing security and connectivity.

## Rankings

- #188,989 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.CONTROL_ALWAYS_ON_VPN`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RAISED_THREAD_PRIORITY`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.draytek.smartvpn.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

SmartVPN generally provides fast and reliable VPN connections, particularly with DrayTek routers and supports SSL. However, multiple users report issues with frequent automatic disconnections and the app reconnecting or launching by itself, especially after updates or on Android 12 devices. Users also note the absence of helpful error messages and crashes during some functions. Despite these problems, it remains easier to use compared to some native Android VPN options. The lack of support for newer protocols like WireGuard and limited VPN management features are also concerns.

### Pros

- Works well with DrayTek routers and supports SSL connections.
- Generally easy to use for connecting to home or company networks.
- Fast connections under normal circumstances.
- Better than native Android VPN in terms of basic functionality.
- Supports multiple VPN protocols like PPTP and previously OpenVPN.

### Cons

- Frequent and automatic disconnections after updates, especially on Android 12.
- App repeatedly reconnects by itself and launches automatically even when closed, causing annoyance.
- Lack of error messages or logs to explain connection failures.
- App crashes during certain operations like setting manual DNS or authentication.
- Removal or lack of support for newer protocols like WireGuard and inability to reorder VPN list for easier management.

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