FreeGuard VPN for Mac: Free Download and Free Network Repair

Get FreeGuard for Mac free from the Mac App Store or as a direct download for Apple Silicon and Intel Macs. AI Network Repair and Network Test are free to use without signing in. Subscribe to connect and unlock Choose a service, plus TUN mode and region routing in the direct download.

Two Ways to Install FreeGuard on Mac

Choose the Mac App Store for the simplest install, or the direct download from freeguardvpn.com for every routing feature.

Mac App Store: install from the Mac App Store. This version connects through Apple’s Network Extension VPN, uses App Store subscriptions and needs macOS Monterey or later.

Direct download: get the Apple Silicon or Intel DMG from freeguardvpn.com, drag FreeGuard to Applications and open it. The direct download adds GeoIP region routing, TUN mode and Allow LAN Access, and runs on macOS 10.15 or later.

Free Tools: AI Network Repair and Network Test

Both tools are free in every Mac version and work without signing in, subscribing or connecting.

• AI Network Repair: when websites will not load, the connection fails or another VPN gets in the way, start a check. FreeGuard tests your network step by step, finds the likely cause and suggests a fix, such as refreshing the DNS cache, restoring automatic DNS or restarting FreeGuard’s connection. It explains each change and asks for your approval before making it. It is a guided repair tool, not a chat assistant.
• Network Test: checks 12 services through your current network: Apple, Google, Bing, Gemini, Claude, ChatGPT, YouTube Premium, Netflix, Disney+, X, Instagram (licensed audio) and TikTok. See which ones are reachable, the region each service reports and where access is restricted. The checks are read-only and change no settings, and they check access, not speed.

Everything Else in the Mac App

With a subscription, every Mac version adds Choose a service; the direct download adds full routing control.

• Choose a service: filter servers for ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Netflix, Disney+ or TikTok; servers show Unlocked services tags for the services they passed in recent checks
• GeoIP Region (direct download): pick CN, US, JP, KR, RU, IR, ID or AE, and traffic to that region goes direct while everything else stays on the VPN
• TUN mode (direct download): routes the whole Mac’s traffic through the VPN; System Proxy mode covers programs that follow the system proxy setting
• Allow LAN Access (direct download): share the VPN with a TV or tablet on your network by pointing its proxy setting at this computer
• Optimize node after connecting (direct download): optional; if your server becomes unavailable or its latency goes above 500 ms, FreeGuard moves you to a server with the same unlocked services
• Built-in kill switch: if the VPN connection drops, apps’ connections fail instead of using your regular network until FreeGuard reconnects
• Everyday extras: hysteria2, AnyTLS or Trojan; a menu bar icon to open the app and connect; Start on System Boot with Auto-connect on Start

Choosing individual apps, called per-app proxy, is available in FreeGuard for Android. On Mac, GeoIP Region in the direct download is the routing control.

System Requirements and Download Size

• Mac App Store version: macOS Monterey or later, on Apple Silicon or Intel
• Direct download: macOS 10.15 or later, with separate DMGs for Apple Silicon (about 45 MB) and Intel (about 47 MB)
• Direct download: an administrator password when you install the network service that TUN mode uses
• A subscription to connect; AI Network Repair and Network Test work without one

How to Get Started

1. Step 1: Install FreeGuard from the Mac App Store, or download the Apple Silicon or Intel DMG from freeguardvpn.com
2. Step 2: Open FreeGuard and approve the macOS prompt for its VPN configuration or network service
3. Step 3: Run AI Network Repair or Network Test for free, or sign in and subscribe to connect

Frequently Asked Questions

Is FreeGuard VPN available on the Mac App Store?

Yes. FreeGuard VPN is on the Mac App Store. The direct download from freeguardvpn.com is available too.

Should I use the Mac App Store version or the direct download?

Choose the Mac App Store version for Apple-managed installs, updates and billing. Choose the direct download from freeguardvpn.com if you want GeoIP region routing, TUN mode, Allow LAN Access or Optimize node after connecting.

Which Macs are supported?

Apple Silicon and Intel Macs. The direct download runs on macOS 10.15 or later, and the Mac App Store version needs macOS Monterey or later.

Is the FreeGuard Mac app free?

Downloading it is free, and so are AI Network Repair and Network Test. Connecting to FreeGuard’s VPN servers requires a subscription; the Mac App Store version uses App Store subscriptions.

What does Network Test check?

Whether 12 services are reachable through your current network: Apple, Google, Bing, Gemini, Claude, ChatGPT, YouTube Premium, Netflix, Disney+, X, Instagram (licensed audio) and TikTok, plus the region each service reports. It needs no sign-in and changes no settings. A passed check shows that the service responded as expected at that moment; it does not confirm sign-in or playback.

Can I choose which apps use the VPN on Mac?

No, not app by app. Per-app proxy is available in FreeGuard for Android. On Mac, GeoIP Region in the direct download sends one region’s traffic direct while everything else stays on the VPN.

Why does macOS ask for my password or approval?

The direct download asks for an administrator password to install the network service that TUN mode uses to route all traffic. The Mac App Store version asks you to allow its VPN configuration the first time you connect.

Does the Mac app update itself?

Yes. Mac App Store installs update through Apple. The direct download uses its built-in updater, and you can download the latest DMG from freeguardvpn.com at any time.