strongSwan VPN Client Android

strongSwan VPN Client

An easy to use IKEv2/IPsec-based VPN client.

Features & Capabilities

strongSwan VPN Client is the official Android port of the renowned strongSwan VPN solution, providing a secure and user-friendly IKEv2/IPsec VPN experience. Leveraging Android's VpnService API, it supports advanced features like MOBIKE for seamless mobility and connection changes, multiple authentication methods including username/password and certificate-based schemes, as well as split-tunneling and per-app VPN capabilities for customizable traffic routing.

This client supports strong encryption algorithms such as AES, ChaCha20/Poly1305, and integrates with enterprise mobility management for managed configurations. Users can import VPN profiles and certificates easily and enjoy verified server authentication. While optimized for devices on Android 4 and above, compatibility may vary based on manufacturer support. Extensive documentation and example configurations help users and businesses deploy strongSwan VPN securely and effectively.

User Growth & Download Statistics

By:
strongSwan Project
Downloads:
1,187,765 1.43K
Rating:
4.11
(3,577)
4 new ratings
Version:
2.6.2 Last updated: 2025-10-30
Version code:
96
Creation date:
2012-08-14
Publisher country:
CH CH
Permissions:
  • android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES High risk
  • android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
  • android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW High risk
  • android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE Moderate risk
  • android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS Moderate risk
  • android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE Low risk
  • android.permission.INTERNET Low risk
  • android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS Low risk
  • android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE Safe
  • org.strongswan.android.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Size:
18.55MB
Email:
an*****@strongswan.org
URLs:
Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Google Play Store
Data ingested on:
2026-06-23
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Contact the developer

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Developed by:
strongSwan Project
Google Play Store
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.strongswan.android
Email:
an*****@strongswan.org
Website:
https://docs.strongswan.org/docs/5.9/os/androidVpnClient.html

User Reviews

User feedback highlights a generally ad-free, easy-to-use VPN client that works in China and is reliable over time. However, several recurring issues reduce its appeal: lack of L2TP support (including Android 14), occasional connection drops and reconnection problems, missing features like auto-connect and trusted-network handling, no PSK support, and occasional UI glitches in per-app selection on some devices. These themes appear across multiple reviews, with some users praising ongoing developer support and others wishing for broader protocol and usability options.
Pros
  • No ads
  • Easy to use / simple interface
  • Works in China
  • Stable, reliable over long-term use with responsive developer support
Cons
  • L2TP/IPsec not supported (notably on Android 14)
  • Connection drops after idle / unreliable reconnection
  • Missing features: auto-connect / trusted networks
  • PSK support not available
  • Per-app selection UI glitch on some devices
Recent reviews
it's a very useful app.. but i wish it had more option though.. like export and import servers...
by Ar*****, 2026-05-28

good app, wish it supported psk-ppks
by *****, 2026-04-28

Wildcard ssl certificate is something legal globally but with this app it is illegal to connect a wildcard ssl supported vpn server. Not good.
by Er*****, 2026-03-27
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