Free VPN for Mac — FreeGuard on the Mac App Store and DMG

FreeGuard’s free VPN for macOS is available from the Mac App Store and as direct DMG downloads from our website. Choose the Mac App Store for the simplest install, or use the DMG builds for Apple Silicon and Intel Macs.

How You Actually Install FreeGuard on Mac

There are two supported install paths: the Mac App Store listing, or direct DMG downloads from freeguardvpn.com.

For most users, install FreeGuard from the Mac App Store. The App Store path keeps installation and updates familiar if you already use Apple apps.

If you prefer a direct website download, FreeGuard for Mac is also distributed as two DMG files:

• FreeGuard VPN_1.0.9_aarch64.dmg — for Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4), ~45 MB
• FreeGuard VPN_1.0.9_x64.dmg — for Intel Macs, ~47 MB

For the DMG path, download the build that matches your Mac, drag FreeGuard to Applications, and launch it.

Features That Actually Ship on Mac Today

What you get: full-device desktop VPN protection, Apple Silicon and Intel support, region routing controls, menu-bar status, auto-launch, and account subscription access. What you do not get today: per-app split tunneling.

• Full-device protection: route your Mac’s app and browser traffic through FreeGuard while connected
• Two install paths: Mac App Store for the simplest install, plus direct DMG downloads for users who prefer website releases
• Apple Silicon and Intel support: separate direct builds are available for both Mac architectures
• Region routing controls: choose one region whose traffic takes a separate route. This is destination-country-based, not per-app
• Menu-bar status: connection status plus upload/download speed
• Auto-launch: launch FreeGuard at Mac startup with auto-connect
• Updates: App Store installs update through Apple; direct DMG installs can use the built-in updater or re-download the latest DMG

Per-app split tunneling is not implemented on Mac.

System Requirements and Download Size

• Mac App Store: use the App Store listing for the simplest install and updates
• Apple Silicon DMG: macOS 11 or later, ~45 MB
• Intel DMG: macOS 10.13 or later, ~47 MB
• Administrator password required on first launch so the VPN helper can install

How to Get Started

1. Step 1: Install FreeGuard from the Mac App Store, or download the Apple Silicon / Intel DMG from freeguardvpn.com
2. Step 2: If you chose DMG, open it, drag FreeGuard to Applications, and launch it
3. Step 3: Approve the macOS prompt for the VPN helper, sign in, and click Connect

Frequently Asked Questions

Is FreeGuard VPN available on the Mac App Store?

Yes. FreeGuard VPN is available on the Mac App Store. Direct DMG downloads remain available from freeguardvpn.com for users who prefer website releases.

Should I use the Mac App Store or the direct DMG?

Use the Mac App Store if you want the simplest install and Apple-managed updates. Use the direct DMG if you specifically need the website build or want to choose the Apple Silicon / Intel installer yourself.

Which Macs are supported?

Apple Silicon Macs (M1/M2/M3/M4) on macOS 11 or later, and Intel Macs on macOS 10.13 or later. We publish separate DMGs for each architecture; there is no universal binary.

Does the Mac app run natively on Apple Silicon?

Yes, when you install from the Mac App Store on an Apple Silicon Mac or download the aarch64 DMG. If you install the x64 DMG on an Apple Silicon Mac, macOS may run it under Rosetta.

Does the Mac app support per-app split tunneling?

No. The closest routing feature is GeoIP region routing, which splits traffic by destination country (CN, US, JP, KR, RU, IR, ID, AE). Per-app split tunneling is not available today.

Does the Mac app auto-update?

Yes. Mac App Store installs update through Apple. Direct DMG installs can use the built-in updater, and you can also re-download the latest DMG from our website at any time.

Why does macOS ask for my password on first launch?

To install the VPN helper that manages routing. This is a one-time prompt per install and is required to create the TUN adapter used for system-wide routing.