Reviews of NetGuard - no-root firewall

By: Marcel Bokhorst, FairCode BV

List of user reviews and ratings for NetGuard - no-root firewall

Total ratings

4.27 (Rating count: 29,279)

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Review summary

NetGuard is praised for effective per-app internet control, helpful logs, and a strong privacy focus with ongoing maintenance. However, users report recurring issues with app visibility and lists, VPN conflicts, occasional crashes or non-functionality, UI gaps for hidden apps, and confusion over paid features. Overall it's a solid privacy tool with active support, but real-world use is hampered by listing and compatibility issues.

Pros

Per-app internet blocking for granular control over data usage and privacy
Clear logs/diagnostics to identify which apps use data so you can block them
Potential battery life improvement by restricting background network activity
Strong privacy focus and long-term maintenance by the developer
Generally reliable performance and positive experiences across multiple reviews

Cons

Apps disappearing or not listing all installed apps, causing management difficulties
VPN conflicts: NetGuard cannot run concurrently with VPNs (e.g., Proton VPN) and may be disabled
Reliability issues with glitches: crashes or features not working over time
UI/listing limitations: difficulty accessing or viewing hidden/core apps and confusion between views
Paid features and cost confusion or dissatisfaction (unclear necessity of paid add-ons)

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User Reviews

Recent rating average: 3.60

All time rating average: 4.27

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2% (33)

Date	Author	Comment
2026-06-02	Ja*****	with One UI 8.5 battery up internet down
with One UI 8.5 battery up internet down
2026-06-02	Ma*****	this app is the best app that can block apps from using data & Wi-Fi not like the other apps that says it will block data or Wi-Fi from apps and when you try to block more you will have to watch a 10s ad to block one or two or you have to pay premium to remove ads and block more this app doesn't have any ads & doesn't need premium to use it's free and simple to use now every time when I use data and when I use this app I can save 80% of my data that 20% is from using a browser and watching YT 😄
this app is the best app that can block apps from using data & Wi-Fi not like the other apps that says it will block data or Wi-Fi from apps and when you try to block more you will have to watch a 10s ad to block one or two or you have to pay premium to remove ads and block more this app doesn't have any ads & doesn't need premium to use it's free and simple to use now every time when I use data and when I use this app I can save 80% of my data that 20% is from using a browser and watching YT 😄
2026-05-31	Pa*****	blocked third party any person in my email address and phone number with the terms and conditions and at home delivery and deposit
blocked third party any person in my email address and phone number with the terms and conditions and at home delivery and deposit