Urban VPN Premium Security & Privacy Scorecard
Android
App usage and device activity are collected by several analytics and crash-reporting services. The way personal data is stored on the device falls short of what users would expect from a privacy-focused tool. Data does not appear to be shared beyond performance and crash reporting.
Best for
Bypassing geo-restrictions on streaming
Avoid if
Protecting sensitive personal or financial activity
Findings
- 0 critical
- 1 high
- 7 medium
- 1 low
- 2 info
11 issues identified across security and privacy analysis.
Top security issues
- Unencrypted VPN Access Tokens in SharedPreferences
- Android Backup Exposes All App Data
- No Token Expiry Enforcement in Storage Layer
Top privacy issues
- Pre-Consent Crash Reporting Initialization
- Google Sign-In Credentials in Plain SharedPreferences
- Incomplete Consent Management Implementation
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What This Means for You
App usage and device activity are collected by several analytics and crash-reporting services. The way personal data is stored on the device falls short of what users would expect from a privacy-focused tool. Data does not appear to be shared beyond performance and crash reporting.
Recommendation: Use With Caution
Best For: Bypassing geo-restrictions on streaming
Avoid If: Protecting sensitive personal or financial activity
Key Findings
Data Security - 4 findings (3 medium, 1 info)
Network Security - 0 findings
Code Safety - 0 findings
Privacy - 6 findings (1 high, 4 medium, 1 info)
Privacy Concerns
What Data is Collected
Urban VPN Premium collects data about app activity, device performance, and usage patterns. Crash reporting services capture details about how the device behaves while running the app. Authentication and license verification services track account identity and subscription status.
Third-Party Data Sharing
User information is shared with the following third-party services:
- Firebase (Google) - Crash reporting, performance monitoring, account authentication, and remote app configuration
- Google Play Billing and Services - Subscription management and account sign-in
- Cloudflare DNS, Google DNS, and AliDNS - Domain name resolution used during VPN operation
- OpenVPN3 and WireGuard - Open-source protocol libraries that handle the encrypted tunnel
- Pairip License Check - Verifies subscription entitlement
Understanding the Scores
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Security | 72/100 |
| Privacy | 68/100 |
| Data Security | 58/100 |
| Network Security | 100/100 |
| Code Safety | 99/100 |
| Data Collection | 75/100 |
| Data Sharing | 100/100 |
| User Control | 90/100 |
Positive Security Features
- No notable positive security practices were identified for this version of the app.
Areas for Improvement
- Personal data stored on the device could be better protected. If someone gains access to the device, they may be able to read information the app has saved locally.
- The app collects usage and performance data through several analytics services. Clearer controls over what is collected would give users more say over their own privacy.
- Some data handling practices fall below what users of a privacy-focused tool would reasonably expect, particularly around local data storage.
About This Analysis
App Details
- App: Urban VPN Premium
- Package: com.urbanvpn.premium.android
- Version: 3.4.0
- Developer: Not listed
- Scan Date: 2026-03-24
Versions & scan history
| Scan | Date | Overall score |
|---|---|---|
| #2 (current) | 70/100 |