π About the Project
Smart VPN was created to provide fast, secure, and hassle-free internet access for everyone. Whether you're traveling, shopping online, or just scrolling social media, Smart VPN gives you one-tap privacy with global servers and military-grade encryption β all in one lightweight app.
π§© What the Client Needed
The client approached us with a clear goal:
- Create a powerful yet lightweight VPN app
- No login or sign-up required
- Include speed test, auto server selection, and premium access
- Publish the app on Android, iOS, and their official website
- Deliver within 10 weeks
We accepted the challenge and delivered a robust cross-platform VPN solution.
π Planning & Technical Blueprint
Before development, we finalized a detailed tech roadmap and user experience flow.
Key decisions included:
- UI/UX Design: Clean, minimal, accessible to all age groups
- Languages: Flutter (Dart)
- VPN Protocols: OpenVPN & WireGuard
- Cloud Infrastructure: Firebase + VPS-based VPN hosting
- Tools Used: Figma (Design), Postman (API Testing), Git (Version Control)
π¨ Designed to Be Simple & Smart
Our design team used Figma to build a fast, intuitive UI:
- One-tap connect
- Dark/light mode
- Instant speed test feature
- Language localization options
The design prototype was shared early for user testing and client feedback.
π οΈ Built with Flutter β Fast, Flexible, Future-Proof
Using Flutter allowed us to build once and deploy everywhere.
What we used:
- Flutter (Cross-platform UI)
- Dart (Programming language)
flutter_secure_storage
for local data security- Speed test API for accurate connection testing
- Custom VPN wrapper logic for OpenVPN control
intl
for multilingual support
β
Quality You Can Trust
We tested the app across:
- Android (API 21 to latest)
- iOS (iPhone 8 to iPhone 15)
- Network types (3G/4G/5G/Wi-Fi)
Testing Goals: - No drops in VPN connection
- Fast server switching
- Zero UI glitches
Result: A smooth, stable experience, even on low-end devices.
π² Published Where Your Users Are
Smart VPN is now available on:
- Google Play Store
- Apple App Store
- Official Website (APK + FAQs + Privacy Policy)
β οΈ Challenges We Overcame
- Integrating OpenVPN with Flutter was complex due to native dependencies
- Appleβs strict VPN policy required several compliance iterations
- Auto server ping testing under poor network conditions
- Keeping the app under 20MB while supporting multiple languages
π Project Timeline
Our team delivered Smart VPN in just under 12 weeks:
- Week 1β2: Design & User Flow Finalization
- Week 3β6: Flutter Frontend + Backend Integration
- Week 7β9: VPN Protocol Implementation
- Week 10β11: QA Testing & Bug Fixing
- Week 12: App Store Deployment
π° Cost & Server Setup
Server Locations: 6 VPS (US, Canada, India, UAE, Germany, UK)
Cloud Tools: Firebase, GitHub, Postman
Estimated Project Cost: $1000β$1200
We used VPS-based server hosting to maintain performance while optimizing cost β a perfect balance of value and performance.
π² Download Now on Play Store