OpenVPN Connect is the “official” application from OpenVPN Inc. and is intended to be more user-friendly for VPN users with no technical experience. This means that it is less loaded than openvpn for Android which is designed for more advanced OpenVPN users.
Openvpn for Android is a no-cost and open source client made by Arne Schwabe which allows you to connect to any VPN service that is compatible with the OpenVPN protocol. If your device isn’t compatible with the pre-configured VPN applications that are available in the Google Play Store, this is a great alternative. The setup is fairly simple. You’ll need to import your VPN profile files (the config files have an extension of.ovpn) which you can find on your provider’s website or by reaching their live chat support team.
When you’ve imported a profile, tap one of the servers in the list to connect to that one. Once connected it will ensure that all Internet traffic is sent through a secure tunnel and directed to the server that was selected by the application. The Status tab lets you examine your connection’s information and the status of your connection. A kill switch is always turned on by default and will block your Internet connections when the VPN tunnel is lost.
The app also comes with per-app VPN and http://openvpnandroid.com/virtual-data-room-reviews-that-ensure-successful-spac-process-2/ an on-demand feature that automatically activates the VPN connection when the app is being used and continues to operate even after your device goes to sleep or switches networks. This feature, however, requires Android 7.0 or higher, and may drain your batteries more than usual.