Reviews of NetGuard - no-root firewall

By: Marcel Bokhorst, FairCode BV App

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

Total ratings

4.26 (Rating count: 29,372)

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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: 4.40

All time rating average: 4.26

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12% (37)

Date	Author	Comment
2026-07-28	li*****	good app
good app
2026-07-28	Ma*****	thank you to the developer, you gave us an awesome app with no ads that helps us put our privacy first. we appreciate all you do. I'll buy the full version soon
thank you to the developer, you gave us an awesome app with no ads that helps us put our privacy first. we appreciate all you do. I'll buy the full version soon
2026-07-27	Ro*****	BEST APP EVER. No more apps burning up my data in the background, no more spy app accessing the internet. THANK YOU YOU'RE AWESOME
BEST APP EVER. No more apps burning up my data in the background, no more spy app accessing the internet. THANK YOU YOU'RE AWESOME
2026-07-27	Ca*****	Amazing app.
Amazing app.
2026-07-25	Ar*****	Not reliable enough to keep your data plan safe from flaky wifi disconnecting in the middle of a youtube or twitch stream. Works 90 percent of the time, but that 10 percent still blew my data cap.
Not reliable enough to keep your data plan safe from flaky wifi disconnecting in the middle of a youtube or twitch stream. Works 90 percent of the time, but that 10 percent still blew my data cap.
2026-07-25	Ra*****	The Pinnacle of firewalls, in my opinion, because i figured out how to get this one to enforce data rules in combination with my VPN enabled, and running since Android 13, and that's why I hold this developer in such high esteem. And his "FAIR EMAIL" app is also a firewall, but for email, "ANY AND ALL EMAIL ACCOUNTS" 5⭐ from me.
The Pinnacle of firewalls, in my opinion, because i figured out how to get this one to enforce data rules in combination with my VPN enabled, and running since Android 13, and that's why I hold this developer in such high esteem. And his "FAIR EMAIL" app is also a firewall, but for email, "ANY AND ALL EMAIL ACCOUNTS" 5⭐ from me.
2026-07-24	Ji*****	I love. I just use it to block games that are full of ads
I love. I just use it to block games that are full of ads
2026-07-24	Th*****	🙏 FAITH FATHER FOREVER 🙏
🙏 FAITH FATHER FOREVER 🙏
2026-07-23	th*****	Is great if you've got the money for it
Is great if you've got the money for it
2026-07-21	Ma*****	Works well to block all the bloatware on my Samsung device. Takes a bit to understand how to use it, but well worth it once you know (and don't want to root your phone). Great app! 👍
Works well to block all the bloatware on my Samsung device. Takes a bit to understand how to use it, but well worth it once you know (and don't want to root your phone). Great app! 👍