# NetPause – App Traffic Blocker

> Block app internet access, boost your focus, and schedule your digital detox.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/olmelli.ing.technology.netpause](https://chrome-stats.com/d/olmelli.ing.technology.netpause)

## Overview

- **ID:** `olmelli.ing.technology.netpause`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Olmelli Ing. Technology
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 278
- **Version:** 2.3
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-18
- **First published:** 2026-01-25
- **Publisher country:** IT
- **Size:** 25 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-14
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=olmelli.ing.technology.netpause)
- **Website:** [http://ing-tech.it/netpause/](http://ing-tech.it/netpause/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://ing-tech.it/netpause/](http://ing-tech.it/netpause/)

## Description

Do you want to read messages without the &quot;blue tick&quot; appearing? Or play games without being interrupted by annoying ads and notifications?<br><br>NetPause is your ultimate digital shield.<br>​NetPause gives you total control over your internet connection. You decide exactly WHICH app can access data and which can&#39;t. It’s like having an &quot;OFF&quot; switch for every single app on your phone.<br><br>​🔥 Why you need NetPause:<br><br>​Ghost Mode for Social Media: Disable internet for WhatsApp or Telegram only.<br><br>Stay &quot;offline&quot; for others, while you keep browsing on Chrome or watching YouTube.<br><br>​Ad-Free Gaming: Tired of intrusive ads ruining your matches? Block data for your games and enjoy a pure offline experience.<br><br>​Deep Work &amp; Study (Focus Mode): Block Instagram, TikTok, and other distractions while you work or study. Watch your productivity skyrocket instantly.<br><br>​Data Saver: Stop data-hungry apps from consuming your mobile plan in the background. Save money and battery life.<br><br>​💎 Premium Features: Automation at its best<br>​Stop toggling switches manually.<br><br>Use our Advanced Scheduler:<br>​Custom Schedules: Set &quot;No Social Media&quot; from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.<br><br>​Weekly Routines: Choose specific days for your Digital Detox.<br><br>​Set &amp; Forget: NetPause works in the background according to your rules.<br><br>​🔒 Privacy First (No Servers, No Stress)<br>​NetPause uses a Local VPN technology that never leaves your device.<br>​❌ No data is sent to external servers.<br>​❌ No tracking or data sharing with third parties.<br>​✅ 100% Secure and battery-optimized.<br><br><br>🔒 VPN Service Usage<br><br>NetPause uses Android&#39;s VpnService to create a local VPN interface on the device in order to control and block network access for selected apps.<br><br>This VPN is used ONLY locally on the device and does NOT connect to any external servers.<br><br>No user data is collected, transmitted, or shared through this VPN connection. All traffic filtering happens directly on the device.<br><br>This functionality is essential to allow users to enable or disable internet access for individual apps.

## Rankings

- #1,589,104 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SYSTEM_EXEMPTED`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `olmelli.ing.technology.netpause.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/olmelli.ing.technology.netpause)