VPN Proxy Master – Safer Vpn

My Experience with VPN Proxy Master – Safer Vpn

I downloaded this app three days ago on my Samsung Galaxy S23 because my old VPN app started buffering so bad I wanted to throw my phone at the wall. I’m not a tech expert, just someone who needs a secure connection when I’m on public Wi-Fi at my local coffee shop, Brew & Bytes on Elm Street. The first day was actually pretty smooth. I picked a server in the US, and my YouTube videos loaded without that spinning wheel of doom. But by day two, Thursday afternoon, the connection started dropping randomly. I’d be scrolling Reddit and suddenly get a “No Internet” message. I had to reconnect three times in one hour. That’s when I tried contacting support through the in-app chat. I asked about the random disconnects on a Samsung S23. They replied six hours later with a generic copy-paste about checking my Wi-Fi signal. My Wi-Fi was fine. I just wanted a straight answer. Instead I felt like I was talking to a bot. Not a great first impression when you’re deciding whether to pay for the premium version.

Features Worth Noting

The app does have some nice basics. The interface is dead simple—big button that says “Connect,” pick a country, done. My mom could use it. The free servers include about 10 countries, which is more than some other free VPNs I’ve tested. I tried connecting to Japan, the UK, and the US, and all three worked for basic web browsing and checking email. The speeds were decent for free—I got about 15 Mbps down on the US server, which is good enough for streaming Netflix in 720p. The app also has a kill switch option in settings, which I turned on immediately because I don’t want my real IP leaking when the connection drops. That’s a feature I actually trust. There’s also a “Auto Connect” toggle for public Wi-Fi, which I set up at home to test it. It did automatically start the VPN when my phone joined my friend Jessica’s hotspot. So that part works as advertised.

What Needs Work

Here’s where my skeptical side kicks in. The big promise is “unlimited bandwidth” for free users. That’s a lie. On day two, after about 500 MB of data usage, my speed tanked to below 1 Mbps. I couldn’t even load a Google search result. I switched servers, same issue. I think there’s a hidden data cap they don’t mention in the description. Also, the free server list is limited. You get maybe 10 locations, but the premium ones are behind a paywall. That’s fine, but they advertise “geo-restricted content access” for free users—nope. I tried to watch a BBC iPlayer video from the UK server, and it blocked me. So that claim is misleading. The connection drops I mentioned earlier are still a problem. On Friday morning, I was on a call with my bank about a fraudulent charge, and the VPN dropped mid-sentence. I had to call back. That’s not secure at all. And the support team? They never followed up after that first vague reply. I sent a second message and got nothing. For a privacy app, bad support feels like a red flag.

Pricing

The app is free to download, but like most VPNs, the real features cost money. The premium subscription is $9.99 per month, or you can get a yearly plan for $49.99. There’s also a “lifetime” option for $79.99, which sounds tempting but I doubt it’s actually lifetime. I didn’t buy any of them because I’m not paying for a service that already dropped me. Also, the free version has ads—annoying pop-ups that appear when you open the app and after you disconnect. They’re not too bad, but they interrupt your flow. The trial period for premium is 7 days, but you have to enter payment info first. I hate that. I want to test the full features without committing my credit card. Compare that to other free VPNs like ProtonVPN or Windscribe, which let you test premium servers for a few hours without payment. This app feels like it’s pushing you to pay before you even know if it works for your needs.

Developer Notes

LEMON CLOVE PTE. LIMITED is the developer. I looked them up because I’m paranoid about data privacy. They’re based in Singapore, which has some decent data protection laws. But their privacy policy is vague. It says they “may” collect your IP address and connection timestamps. That’s not a “no-log” policy. They say they don’t log browsing activity, but they do log when you connect and disconnect. That’s enough for your ISP to know you’re using a VPN. Also, the app asks for permission to access your phone’s storage and location. I denied the location permission and it still worked, but why does a VPN need storage? That’s suspicious. The app has been updated regularly, which is a good sign, but the update notes just say “bug fixes and performance improvements” with no specifics. Transparency is lacking here.

Security & Privacy

The app uses AES-256 encryption, which is industry standard. That’s a solid yes for security. The kill switch I mentioned earlier actually works—I tested it by turning off Wi-Fi while connected, and the internet stayed blocked until I reconnected. Good. But the privacy side is shaky. The logging policy is unclear, and the app collects device identifiers, which can be used to track you. I also noticed that when I first opened the app, it tried to connect to a server without asking for my permission. I had to manually stop it. That’s a privacy violation in my book. If you’re just watching YouTube or reading news, it’s probably fine. But if you’re doing anything sensitive—like banking or medical searches—I wouldn’t trust this app with my data. There are better free options like Mullvad or IVPN that have been audited. For a “Safer” VPN, this one doesn’t feel safe enough for serious use.