# Heysocks VPN - Fast and stable

> Flexible, and tailored to meet your diverse browsing needs

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.heysocks.android](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.heysocks.android)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.heysocks.android`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Heysoft Inc.
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 455,987
- **Rating:** 3.90 / 5 (1,366 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.4.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-05-25
- **First published:** 2024-12-02
- **Publisher country:** CA
- **Size:** 23 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-14
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.heysocks.android)
- **Website:** [https://heysocks.net](https://heysocks.net/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://heysocks.net/privacy.html](https://heysocks.net/privacy.html)

## Description

Heysocks VPN is a network service tool focused on secure, stable online connectivity. It prioritizes user privacy with a no-log policy and strong encryption to keep your data private and protected.

Core capabilities include forward secrecy, DNS protection, load balancing, high-speed transmission, and multi-device support, delivering fast, reliable connections across everyday online activities.

## Rankings

- #105,061 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.DOWNLOAD_WITHOUT_NOTIFICATION`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SYSTEM_EXEMPTED`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.heysocks.android.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users praise Heysocks VPN for very fast and stable connections, and for performing well in China, with several reviewers calling it one of the best VPNs. However, repeated complaints include unreliable connections and occasional not-working moments, plus UI/navigation issues like confusing menus and a poorly organized server list. Reviewers also want features such as split tunneling and easier access to that option. Overall, speed and China performance are strong, but reliability and UX improvements are needed.

### Pros

- Very fast and stable connections
- Strong performance in China / reliable in restricted environments
- Widely perceived as one of the best VPNs by users

### Cons

- Frequent disconnections / unreliable connections
- UI/UX/navigation issues with confusing menus and poorly organized server list
- Split tunneling is hard to find or currently lacks, with requests for more features

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