# Steganos VPN Online Shield

> Security and privacy for all your devices — IT Security Made in Germany

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.steganos.onlineshield2](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.steganos.onlineshield2)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.steganos.onlineshield2`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Steganos Software GmbH
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 132,226
- **Rating:** 4.46 / 5 (2,688 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.1.2
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-31
- **First published:** 2018-04-18
- **Publisher country:** DE
- **Size:** 3.42 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.steganos.onlineshield2)
- **Website:** [https://www.steganos.com](https://www.steganos.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.steganos.com/privacy](https://www.steganos.com/privacy)

## Description

**Steganos VPN Online Shield** provides secure, private browsing across Wi-Fi, mobile networks, and public hotspots. Using the IKEv2/IPSec protocol, the app encrypts internet traffic, replaces your real IP address, and helps protect against hackers, data snooping, and online surveillance. Choose from VPN locations worldwide to access content affected by country restrictions.

The ad-free app includes a 7-day trial and supports up to five devices with one mySteganos account, including phones, tablets, and laptops. Steganos states that it does not track internet activity or store usage logs. Premium subscriptions are available monthly or yearly for continued VPN protection.

## Rankings

- #194,384 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.steganos.onlineshield2.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Overall, reviews depict Steganos VPN Online Shield as a solid VPN with mostly positive feedback (good/very good). Users note reliable performance and that it solves problems, with some appreciating built‑in privacy tools like an ad blocker, cookies cleaning, and incognito mode. However, there are recurring concerns about the app not working in some cases and about the UI being outdated or buggy, suggesting a need for updates and improved stability.

### Pros

- General positive reception: reviewers describe the app as good/very good.
- Reliable and fast performance.
- Solves problems and is effective as a VPN.
- Built-in privacy features (ad blocker, cookies cleaning, incognito mode).

### Cons

- Not working / reliability issues reported by multiple users.
- Outdated UI / buggy interface and a need for updates.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.steganos.onlineshield2)