VPNRice review
VPNRice brings system-wide VPN routing to Android TV, with six-country free access.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026
VPNRice is a freemium VPN service with a dedicated app for Android TV and Google TV devices running Android 7.0 or later. It is aimed at viewers who want a VPN directly on a supported TV, particularly those looking to start with free access. The TV app routes system and app traffic through the VPN tunnel, rather than limiting coverage to a single app. Remote-friendly controls and QR-code sign-in are intended for TV use; the QR code connects the app to the same account used by other VPNRice apps.
The free plan includes 10+ servers in six countries, while Premium provides access to all 50+ servers in 40+ countries. Auto, WireGuard, RiceGuard and RiceGuardX protocols are listed for Android TV on both tiers. Ad and tracker blocking is also offered, though availability depends on the plan. Premium is an in-app purchase, and prices are country-dependent, so the tier difference is clearer in server access than in a published recurring amount. Buyers who need a particular location should check the app's available server list and pricing before choosing Premium.
Platform fit is the main constraint for TV buyers: the native TV app covers Android TV and Google TV, but Fire TV is not officially supported, and router support is still in development. VPNRice also offers apps for Android, iOS, Windows and browsers, which may suit households already using its apps on other devices. Choose it if your TV runs Android 7.0 or later and the free server selection meets your needs; look elsewhere if you need Fire TV support or router-based coverage for devices without a compatible app.
VPNRice pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Routes Android TV system and app traffic through the VPN tunnel
- QR-code sign-in links the TV app to the same VPNRice account
- Free tier includes servers in six countries
- Where it doesn't
- TV app requires Android 7.0 or later
- Fire TV is not officially supported
- Premium pricing is shown in-app and varies by country
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