• Obscura VPN is now available for Android users via Google Play, Obtainium
• Users can also claim a 25% discount for a limited time
• Dedicated apps for Windows and Linux are currently in development

If you've been searching for the best VPN to protect your mobile device, a fresh and highly secure contender has just entered the chat. Obscura VPN has officially landed on Android, bringing its unique flavor of privacy to the world's most popular mobile operating system.

Previously limited to iOS and macOS, the provider is now available to download on Google Play and the open-source app manager Obtainium. It marks a major milestone for the privacy-focused company, which aims to shield the vast amounts of personal data and location history stored on our smartphones.

"Your phone holds more of your personal life than almost anything else you own," the company stated in a blog post announcing the release. "You carry it everywhere, which means apps and other services can build up a detailed record of your location. That activity deserves to stay private, which is why we built Obscura."

To celebrate the Android launch, the provider is offering a 25% discount to all users for a limited time. You can secure the deal by using the promo code ANDROID26 at checkout.

The development team noted they are currently working on bringing the app to other alternative Android storefronts in the future. A company spokesperson also told TechRadar that native apps for Windows and Linux are officially in development, though no firm release date has been set.

In the meantime, those on unsupported platforms don't have to miss out completely. Users on Windows and Linux can still connect to the network using a manual WireGuard guide provided by the company, ensuring they can benefit from its top-tier encryption while they wait for dedicated software.

What makes Obscura VPN different?

If you aren't familiar with Obscura VPN, the provider burst onto the scene in early 2025, promising to be "private by design" and to "outsmart internet restrictions." The goal was to fix the inherent trust issues found in the wider cybersecurity industry.

Its standout feature is a two-party relay architecture. Traditional VPNs act as a single middleman, meaning the provider theoretically knows both your real identity and your browsing history. Obscura promises to solve this by splitting the journey into two.

Obscura manages the entry hop, encrypting your traffic using the widely trusted WireGuard protocol. Your data is then passed to an independent exit server operated by the highly respected Mullvad VPN, which ultimately connects you to the internet.

"This splits 'who you are' from 'what you do,' meaning neither party can tie your identity to your browsing," Obscura VPN founder Carl Dong previously told TechRadar.

Beyond its unique server setup, Obscura asks for zero personal information at signup; no name, no email, and no credit card details. It also leverages the QUIC protocol to bypass strict internet censorship. This newer technology helps to disguise VPN connections as regular web traffic without the performance drops associated with older methods.

The service's strict privacy claims aren't just marketing speak, either. Late last year, Obscura VPN passed a comprehensive independent audit conducted by leading security firm Cure53. The auditors spent 20 days probing the source code and confirmed its architecture had "no major security vulnerabilities".

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Rene Millman is a seasoned technology journalist whose work has appeared in The Guardian, the Financial Times, Computer Weekly, and IT Pro. With over two decades of experience as a reporter and editor, he specializes in making complex topics like cybersecurity, VPNs, and enterprise software accessible and engaging.