FreeGuard for Android: Free VPN with Free Per-App Proxy
Choose which Android apps use the VPN with free per-app proxy, find servers for ChatGPT and Netflix with Choose a service, and stay protected by the built-in kill switch.
FreeGuard is a free VPN for Android phones and tablets, with free per-app proxy so you choose exactly which apps use the VPN. Get it on Google Play or as the official mobile APK; Android TV uses a separate TV download.
Install FreeGuard on Android Phones and Tablets
Use Google Play or the official mobile APK for phones and tablets. For Android TV or Google TV, use the separate TV download.
- Google Play: FreeGuard VPN on Google Play. This is the main channel and the best pick for most people.
- Official mobile APK: Download the phone and tablet installer. Open the downloaded file and allow installation from that source if Android asks.
- Android TV is separate: Android TV and Google TV use a dedicated TV build and offline APK from the downloads page. Do not install that TV APK on a phone.
Choose the mobile APK for a phone or tablet without Google Play, and the dedicated Android TV package for a TV. The two installers are separate.
Free Per-App Proxy: Choose Which Apps Use the VPN
App proxy filter is free: send only the apps you choose through FreeGuard, or let selected apps bypass it.
Open Network Settings and tap App proxy filter. Choose All apps, Only selected apps or Bypass selected apps, search for the apps you want and tap Save settings. The new rule applies the next time you connect.
- Only selected apps: send just Netflix or your browser through FreeGuard and keep games and calls on your direct connection.
- Bypass selected apps: keep your banking app or home printer on your regular connection while every other app stays protected.
Many VPNs put split tunneling behind a paid plan. In FreeGuard for Android, App proxy filter is free.
Choose a Service: Servers for ChatGPT, Netflix and More
Pick what you want to use and FreeGuard shows the servers recently tested with it.
Want ChatGPT, Claude or Gemini to load smoothly, or to catch up on Netflix, Disney+ or TikTok? Choose a service and FreeGuard lists the servers recently tested with it, each tagged with the services it passed. Tags come from recent checks, so availability can change.
What Else You Get on Android
Fast protocols, a built-in kill switch, DNS choice and support for Android’s Always-on VPN.
- Protocols: hysteria2, AnyTLS and Trojan, switchable in Network Settings
- Built-in kill switch: if the VPN connection drops, apps’ connections fail instead of using your regular network until FreeGuard reconnects
- Always-on VPN support: works with Android’s Always-on VPN and Block connections without VPN settings
- DNS server choice: Cloudflare (1.1.1.1) on every account, plus Google, OpenDNS, Quad9 and AdGuard DNS with a paid plan; DNS queries go through the VPN tunnel
- Network changes: the tunnel stays up as your device moves between Wi-Fi and mobile data
How to Get Started
- Step 1: Install FreeGuard VPN from Google Play or the official mobile APK
- Step 2: Open the app, sign in to your free account, and allow the VPN connection request
- Step 3: Tap Connect, or first open Network Settings → App proxy filter to choose which apps use the VPN
Frequently Asked Questions
Is FreeGuard available on Google Play?
Yes. The Android phone and tablet app is on Google Play. Android TV has a separate TV download.
Which Android versions are supported?
Android 7.0 (Nougat) and later. This is tied to the VPN API capabilities we rely on.
Can I choose which apps use FreeGuard on Android?
Yes, for free. Open Network Settings, tap App proxy filter and choose Only selected apps or Bypass selected apps. Pick your apps and tap Save settings; the change applies the next time you connect.
Why does a bypassed app lose its connection?
Bypassed apps use your regular connection. If Android’s Block connections without VPN setting is on for FreeGuard, Android blocks them too. Turn that setting off, or move the app back to the VPN.
Can I choose which DNS server FreeGuard uses?
Yes. Network Settings → DNS Server offers Cloudflare on every account, plus Google, OpenDNS, Quad9 and AdGuard DNS with a paid plan. DNS queries go through the VPN tunnel to the provider you choose.
Does FreeGuard work with Android’s Always-on VPN?
Yes. In Android’s VPN settings, select FreeGuard and turn on Always-on VPN, and optionally Block connections without VPN. Android then enforces the tunnel at the system level.
How do I install FreeGuard without Google Play?
Download the official mobile APK for phones and tablets. Open it and allow installation from that source if asked. For Android TV or Google TV, use the separate TV installer on the downloads page.
Does FreeGuard stay connected when I switch between Wi-Fi and mobile data?
Yes. The tunnel handles network changes, and hysteria2 in particular recovers quickly when the underlying connection changes.
FreeGuard respects all applicable laws. Users are responsible for ensuring their use of VPN services complies with local laws and the terms of service of third-party platforms. FreeGuard does not encourage or endorse any activity that violates applicable laws or terms of service.