Puffer: Privacy Protection & A

Name: Puffer: Privacy Protection & A
Rating: 4.271605 (544 reviews)
Author: Parsed

By: Parsed App

A one-click solution to block invasive tracking and adverts on your phone.

Overview

Google Play Store

Downloads

93,745 ▲ 12

Data as of 2026-10-17

Rating:

4.27 +1

(544)

Version:

—

Last updated: 2021-06-12

Ranking

#231,179 ▼ 422

Overall

Features & Capabilities

Puffer is an innovative Android extension that offers robust privacy protection by blocking invasive trackers and advertisements with a single click. Acting as a local VPN on your device, Puffer monitors and filters outbound connections to prevent data from being sent to tracking services without routing traffic through third-party servers. Unlike traditional VPNs, it keeps your data entirely on your device, ensuring enhanced confidentiality and security.

Utilizing advanced packet-level filtering, Puffer examines network traffic metadata, including TLS handshake information, to selectively block unwanted connections without decrypting your encrypted traffic. The extension features a live view interface that lets you observe your device’s active connections in real-time, alongside statistics showing how many trackers have been blocked. With future updates promising custom blocklists and bandwidth monitoring, Puffer is a comprehensive solution for maintaining privacy and managing network activity on Android devices.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Privacy & Security

By:

Parsed

Downloads:

93,745 12

Rating:

4.27

(544) 1 new ratings

Version:

0 Last updated: 2021-06-12

Creation date:

2021-02-15

Publisher country:

Email:

bl*****@parsed.uk

Website:

https://www.parsed.uk DR 2.9

Privacy policy:

https://raw.githubusercontent.com/jawline/Puffer/master/privacy.md

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-10-17

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Developed by:: Parsed
Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.parsed.securitywall
Email:: bl*****@parsed.uk
Website:: https://www.parsed.uk

User Reviews

Users often praise Puffer for reducing ads and pop-ups across apps and games, and for its tracker-blocking features. However, reports also describe crashes and inconsistent ad blocking. Compatibility is another recurring concern: with Puffer on, some users cannot browse normally or use other network services.

Pros

Effectively blocks many ads and pop-ups, especially in games and other apps.
Blocks trackers and provides a live view or count of blocked activity.
Generally easy to install and use, and several users find it convenient to pause when needed.
Free and does not add ads of its own.

Cons

Some users report crashes, freezing, or errors that make the app unreliable.
Ad blocking can stop working or be incomplete, with ads returning or remaining in some apps and browsers.
Puffer can interfere with browsing or other network-dependent apps and VPNs while enabled.

Recent reviews

This works so well at blocking ads in apps. I recently upgraded my phone to a motor stylus 2025 and, unfortunately I cannot use my browser (Firefox nightly) when puffer is on. I'm not sure what to do to fix this. It still blocks ads in other apps, which is really nice. So I have to turn puffer on and off frequently.

Mo***** 2025-09-09

The only free app that actually stops ads and pop-ups. This guy deserves serious credit, you're a hero man! I have your app on everything I own thank you!