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VpnCilla 3.8.4

1.9 MB / 10K+ Downloads / Rating 4.5 - 1,310 reviews


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VpnCilla, developed and published by Matthias Meier, has released its latest version, 3.8.4, on 2022-11-30. This app falls under the Communication category on the Google Play Store and has achieved over 10000 installs. It currently holds an overall rating of 4.5, based on 1.310 reviews.

VpnCilla APK available on this page is compatible with all Android devices that meet the required specifications (Android 2.3+). It can also be installed on PC and Mac using an Android emulator such as Bluestacks, LDPlayer, and others.

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App Details

Package name: com.gmail.mjm4456.vpncilla

Updated: 2 years ago

Developer Name: Matthias Meier

Category: Communication

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Installation Instructions

This article outlines two straightforward methods for installing VpnCilla on PC Windows and Mac.

Using BlueStacks

  1. Download the APK/XAPK file from this page.
  2. Install BlueStacks by visiting http://bluestacks.com.
  3. Open the APK/XAPK file by double-clicking it. This action will launch BlueStacks and begin the application's installation. If the APK file does not automatically open with BlueStacks, right-click on it and select 'Open with...', then navigate to BlueStacks. Alternatively, you can drag-and-drop the APK file onto the BlueStacks home screen.
  4. Wait a few seconds for the installation to complete. Once done, the installed app will appear on the BlueStacks home screen. Click its icon to start using the application.

Using LDPlayer

  1. Download and install LDPlayer from https://www.ldplayer.net.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file directly into LDPlayer.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.

App Rating

4.5
Total 1,310 reviews

Reviews

3 ★, on 2018-10-30
Works nicely with my Fritzbox (cannot get it to work without it) but ever since I upgraded to Android 9 the always on function doesn't work anymore. SSID Blacklist is now also ignored, so when coming home or starting it at home will still connect instead of going into 'waiting' state :(

5 ★, on 2018-10-26
This app works perfectly with our PaloAlto VPN. The vendor's own app does not - so without vpncilla I'd have no way to connect to the office while out and about. Many thanks!

5 ★, on 2019-09-28
10 stars wouldn't be enough! Fast, simple support with working solution and explanation! Contact the creator before giving bad votes. Thanks a lot Matthias! I love the auto reconnect!

4 ★, on 2020-04-09
Really good app, I use it to automatically connect to my FritzBox, because Androids AlwaysOnVPN just supports Numeric Domains :( 5 Stars for a nicer user interface xD

4 ★, on 2019-03-25
Good software! One bug - VpnCilla crashes when I try Always-on VPN function in Android VPN settings on my Galaxy Note 9

1 ★, on 2019-06-04
Still not working and because I was foolish enough to be tempted by dev response to give it a 2nd try, I am out of my money my. No refund on 2nd installs. :-( :-( :-(

Previous Versions

VpnCilla 3.8.4
2022-11-30 / 1.9 MB / Android 2.3+

About this app

Attention: This VPN Client supports only the outdated IKEv1 variant of IPSec!!
For security reason YOU SHOULD NOT USE this Protocol resp. this App if your VPN Server supports a more recent VPN protocol as WireGuard or IKEv2 based IPSec. You have been warned!

Before you buy this software, please test with the free "VpnCilla (Trial)" (also available at the google play market)!

VpnCilla is a VPN Client for VPN Servers as FritzBox, Cisco PIX/ASA, Fortigate or other VPN Servers with IPSec Pre-shared Keying (Xauth IKE/PSK).

Features:
* Profile automatically taken from the Trial version (don't uninstall the Trial until the first run of this full version)
* No root access needed (if the device fully conforms to Android 4)
* Compatible with Fritzbox, Cisco PIX/ASA, Fortigate VPN Servers and others (?)
* Connects/Disconnects with a single click (by a Shortcut-Widget)
* Automatic Reconnect Mode on WiFi/Mobile failover/outage
* Supports Multiple Profiles
* Supports automatic Cisco Split Routing
* Passwords may be stored in profile or always manually entered when connecting (which is much more safe)

Advanced Settings:
* Possibility to specify WiFi Blacklists/Whitelists to explicitely deny/allow VPN on only specific WiFi ESSDs
* Possiblity to specify Manual Routes and/or DNS Server and much more...


Restrictions:
- Mention the security risk if passwords are stored in profile in case your device will be hacked or stolen!
- VpnCilla runs only if the TUN driver (tun.ko) as well as the the Android 4 VPN routing infrastructure is included in the firmware. UNFORTUNATELY NOT ALL DEVICE MANUFACTURER YET HAS INCLUDED IT!! Check with "VpnCilla (Trial)" first!
- Only IKE/PSK Xauth authentication is supported (no PPTP, no L2TP, no Hybrid RSA, no SSL, no Cisco AnyConnect, ...)
- supports IPv4 only (no IPv6)
- supports WLAN/WIFI as well as Mobile Data up to 3g. VpnCilla is unstable over 4g (LTE) on some devices / with mobile providers
- Active Screenfilter apps as Twilight or Lux might prevent selecting of the security dialog checkbox
- VpnCilla can't handle phase 1 rekeying initiated by the VPN server. On Fritzboxes this will occure after 1h connection time whereas on Cisco VPN servers the rekeying interval is configurable and by default after 8h. Typically the session stalls for 2-3 minutes until VpnCilla initiates a reconnect.

New features

Release 3.8.4 (still fighting with Android 13 mess)
• Android 13 Bugfix: Re-allow status bar notification (might be re-allowed again at Android Settings > Apps > VpnCilla > Notifications)
• Android 13 Bugfix: Blacklist/Whitelist needs now confirmation of Location and Background Location Permission
• If Bootoption is active, automatic restart of VPN after App Update