Speedy Quark VPN 2.3.0 for Android

Speedy Quark VPN 2.3.0 is a free Android VPN app from VPN - Fast Proxy Inc. It encrypts the connection between your phone and a VPN server with one tap and shows websites the server's address instead of yours. You can download Speedy Quark VPN for Android from Google Play.

Quick facts

• Version: 2.3.0
• Developer: VPN - Fast Proxy Inc.
• Platform: Android
• Licence: free
• Size: about 55.42 MB according to catalogue data
• Get it on: Google Play

What to expect

The name promises speed, and speed is where free VPNs differ most in practice. Every VPN adds a detour: your data travels to the VPN server first and only then to the website. How much slower that feels depends on the distance to the server, how many other people use it at the same moment and the quality of your own connection. Speedy Quark VPN keeps the experience simple with automatic server selection, which usually picks a reasonable option, and a list of locations for when you want to choose. On public Wi-Fi the app adds encryption that stops other people on the network from reading unencrypted data. It does not make you anonymous, and like other free VPNs, it is financed by ads or paid upgrades, so a look at the privacy policy is worthwhile.

Guide: connect and get decent speed

1. Install the app from Google Play and check the developer name.
2. Open it and tap connect; approve Android's VPN request.
3. Run a quick speed test with the VPN on and off to see the difference.
4. If it is slow, pick a server in or near your own country.
5. Switch between Wi-Fi and mobile data to see which network gives better results.

More speed tips

• Avoid peak evening hours on free servers when you need a fast connection.
• Close apps that download in the background while using the VPN.
• Disconnect when you do not need protection, for example on your home network.
• Keep the app updated; newer versions may connect faster.

Who it suits

Speedy Quark VPN fits people who want a free VPN for occasional use and like a single button more than settings. Heavy streamers and gamers will notice the detour more and may prefer a paid service with fast servers nearby.

Privacy and legal notes

The VPN operator can see where your traffic goes. Read the privacy policy in the store listing, and be cautious with subscription prompts; cancel unwanted subscriptions in Google Play. VPN use is restricted in some countries and on many school and work networks, so follow the rules where you are.

Pros and cons

• Pro: one-tap connection with automatic server choice.
• Pro: free.
• Pro: useful on public Wi-Fi.
• Con: speed varies with server load.
• Con: ads or upgrade prompts in the free app.

Alternatives

Other VPN apps in our listings include ProtonVPN, Hotspot Shield VPN, Turbo VPN and 1.1.1.1 from Cloudflare.